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JANUARY 24, 2019

Advanced Technology

Ford Reconsiders Level 3 Autonomy

Ford appears to be changing gears when it comes to adopting Level 3, part-time autonomous-driving capability into vehicles. The Dearborn automaker had planned to skip that step en route to offering a fully autonomous Level 4 vehicle by 2021.

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European Parliament Calls for AV Push

The European Parliament says countries such as China and the U.S. are moving rapidly to make connected and automated mobility available on the market and the European Union needs to respond much faster to the developments.

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Propulsion

Why We Use the Term "Propulsion Systems"

The majority of models available for sale in the U.S. in 2025 will propel the vehicle without an engine.

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BEVs, Batteries and the Electrification Future

This in-depth report from Wards Intelligence takes a close look at the future of the electric-vehicle market, how automaker EV plans are progressing, where battery technology is headed and how battery suppliers are positioning themselves for near-term growth. For more information and to download the overview to begin reading the report, click here.

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Mobility

CES 2019 OEM Highlights and Lowlights

Automakers at the annual consumer electronics event showed tech that will roll out to cars in the next few years – and "vaporware" that may never appear in vehicles.

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Electrification

China’s Great Wall Adding FCVs to Lineup

China’s largest maker of SUVs and pickup trucks believes fuel cells are a better alternative than batteries for many of its vehicles. The reason: A majority weigh upwards of 3,300 lbs. and are not good candidates for full electrification.

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Markets

North America Light-Vehicle Production Down 0.5% in 2018

The tumultuous year ended nearly flat with year-ago, though Canada saw a significant slowdown.

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U.S. Big Trucks up 10.6% in December

Every Class posted gains for the month of December.

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Canada Medium and Heavy-Duty Truck Up 6.5% in December

Classes 4, 6, 7, 8 recorded gains while Class 5 saw a loss.

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Data

North America Production, December 2018

North America production by country, vehicle type, and manufacturer; by manufacturer, model line, and country; by manufacturer and platform; by manufacturer and plant; and by manufacturer and segment group for December 2018.

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Germany Vehicle Sales, December 2018

Germany vehicle sales by vehicle type and company for December 2018.

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France Vehicle Sales, December 2018

France vehicle sales by vehicle type and company for December 2018.

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Asia Vehicle Production, October 2018

Asia vehicle production by manufacturer and country for total vehicles and light vehicles for October 2018.

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Asia Vehicle Sales, October 2018

Asia vehicle sales by company region, company and country for total vehicles and light vehicles for October 2018.

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