JULY 26, 2017

Researchers Pursuing Ultra-Fast Battery Charging

Engineering researchers at Drexel University, working with colleagues in France and Israel, say finding time to stop, plug in and recharge could become history as their new electrode design could charge EV batteries in seconds instead of hours.

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BMW to Electrify Entire Line-Up, Daimler Reports Strong Profit, Toyota to Use Solid-State Batteries

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Forecast: July U.S. LV Sales Fall Behind Year-Ago

July volume will result in a 16.9 million seasonally adjusted rate of sales.

The Trump administration has pulled out of the Paris Agreement , but CO2 reduction remains a big global motivator. During WardsAuto Outlook on Sept. 14, we'll explore current and future regulations in major markets, including EU, China, North America, and more. Register now to join us and get insights into the risks and opportunities these trends pose for your business.

GM’s Barra: Flexibility Answer to Waning Car Demand

The automaker’s chief executive does not elaborate on the efficiency of GM’s car architectures, but the automaker in recent years has engineered them so body styles could switched relatively easily and inexpensively.

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Watchdog Takes Ford Australia to Court Over Transmission Complaints

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission accuses the automaker of engaging in misleading or deceptive conduct in responding to consumer complaints about transmission problems.

European Union Envisions Deep Green Future for Cars

Damiano Zoffoli, a Socialist member of the European Parliament, wants the European Union’s clean power for transport directive amended to include a push toward zero- and ultra-low emission vehicles “with the aim of phasing out new CO2-emitting cars by 2035.”

Minister Says U.K. to Ban New Gasoline, Diesel Cars After 2040

Environment Minister Michael Gove's comment to BBC Radio follows a similar announcement by the French government, while some German cities also have said they are considering banning some diesel cars.

Daimler Q2 Profit Falls Short of Expectations

Daimler's second-quarter profit rose 15% from prior-year, thanks in part to a 28% gain in China sales, but the result fell short of predictions voiced in a poll of banks and brokerages.

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