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	AUGUST 22, 2023

BEV Era Could Produce Potholes Aplenty

Amidst a national scourge of potholes, a U.K. study warns of worsening road conditions from BEVs.

Autoline Daily 2023: Top Industry News for Aug. 22

NHTSA Wants Front & Rear Seat Belt Warnings; China Embraces Baidu’s Robotaxis; VW Kicks Off ID.7 Production

Vehicle-Owner Satisfaction Rebounds From Pre-Pandemic Lows

Toyota leads all mass-market brands in owner satisfaction in the ACSI study for 2022-2023, with its Lexus luxury marque tied atop the luxury list with Tesla.

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California Forces GM’s Cruise to Halve its ‘Frisco Robo-Taxi Fleet

Just a week after California’s regulators gave the green light to General Motors’ Cruise to run commercial robo-taxi services in San Francisco, another state body has told the company to halve its fleet over safety concerns.

Technology Nurtures Sustainability in Auto Industry

As a result of the CASE model and today’s economic and environmental challenges, the automotive ecosystem will increasingly require sustainable solutions across the value chain.

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GM, Mitra Chem LMFP and LMx Plans Nipping at CATL’s Heels

General Motors invests $60 million in Israel-based Mitra Chem for next-generation lithium-iron-phosphate cathode materials. But U.S. EV makers aren’t catching up so much as trying to keep up with leading Chinese battery companies.

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