Hi Colleague,
WardsAuto, the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago and the Detroit Association of Business Economists (DABE) invite you to join us for the Auto Insights Conference on Thursday, January 12 in Detroit.
Automakers and suppliers have long faced the need to adapt to ever-changing global competition, customer preferences and industry regulation.
Up to now, automakers have been resilient in their ability to adapt, controlling costs while at the same time adhering to customer-driven performance requirements.
Questions we'll explore:
- Have light vehicle sales already peaked or can they continue to rise?
- What does the sales outlook mean for North American production volumes in short and the long run?
- How might possible changes to CAFE regulation impact engine technology going forward?
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago – Detroit Branch
1600 E. Warren, Detroit, Michigan
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AGENDA:
8:30AM to 9:00AM – Registration and Networking
9:00AM to 9:15AM – Opening remarks and Economic Update, Paul Traub, Senior Business Economist, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
9:15AM to 10:00AM – WardsAuto Vehicle Sales and Production Outlook, Haig Stoddard, Industry Analyst
The production forecast draws on WardsAuto’s unique industry perspective and experience to provide insights into automotive manufacturers’ production plans.
10:00AM to 10:15AM - Break
10:15AM to 11:15AM – “An Assessment on Powertrain Technology Costs Associated with Meeting CAFE and GHG Standards.” Brett Smith, Co-Director, CAR Management Briefing, Center for Automotive Research.
U.S. automakers are facing increasingly stringent domestic and global emissions regulations. Their challenge will be controlling costs while still adhering to customer-driven performance requirements. While the results of the recent presidential election may alter the course of CAFE regulations, automakers cannot overlook these challenges, which will be critical to success.
11:15AM to 12:00PM – WardsAuto Powertrain Outlook, John Sousanis, Director, Information Content
The WardsAuto Powertrain Production multi-year forecast of engine, transmission and electric motor technologies, respectively, will be presented.
12:00PM to 12:30PM – Lunch
12:30PM to 1:30PM -- Discussion on the Past, Present, and Future of the Automotive Industry
Automakers and suppliers have long faced the need to adapt to ever-changing global competition, customer preferences and industry regulation. In an effort to get insights as to how automotive suppliers have adapted in the past and are preparing for the future, David Andrea, Executive Vice President, Research, Center for Automotive Research will interview Joseph Anderson, Chairman and CEO, TAG Holdings, LLC.
1:30PM to 2:00PM – Summary and Closing Remarks, Paul Traub, Senior Business Economist and Martin Lavelle, Business Economist, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
2:00PM –Adjourn or Optional Tour of the Detroit Branch Cash Visitors’ Center
If you have additional questions, please email Paul Traub at paul.traub@chi.frb.org
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