Volvo Cars Invests in EV Fast-Charging Specialist

Volvo Cars says FreeWire’s charging stations use low-voltage power, allowing operators to use existing power outlets. Drivers get the benefits of fast charging without having to establish a high-voltage connection to the grid.

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EV Tax Credit Availability Ending for GM

Tesla and GM will no longer offer the federal tax credit for PHEV and BEV sales next year. A few other automakers will reach the cap early in the next decade.

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Truck, Fleet Demand to Propel October U.S. Light-Vehicle Sales to Year’s Best SAAR

The fourth quarter is on track for a strong rebound from Q3, and the entire year could end above 2017’s results, perhaps hitting 17.2 million.

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U.K. Auto Industry: Let Zero-Emission Target Stand

Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders CEO Mike Hawes says the government’s 2040 target for banning sales of new gasoline and diesel vehicles already was extremely challenging, so an earlier deadline would be nigh on impossible.

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Continental Concepts Focus on Safety

German supplier Continental rolls out its latest ideas, concepts and prototypes that could catch on with automakers striving for safety and zero accidents.

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Several Companies to Have ADAS Standard by 2023

Honda, Mazda, Subaru, Tesla and Volvo – First to the ADAS finish line.

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Harman Dedicates New R&D Facility in Israel

The 46,000-sq.-ft. facility will feature an advanced Smart Car Lab where researchers can study, test and validate in real-life conditions the company’s cybersecurity, over-the-air software-update technologies and automotive cloud solutions.

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U.S. Light Vehicle Sales & Inventory Forecast, October 2018

U.S. light vehicle sales and inventory forecast by company and by source and vehicle type for October 2018. Includes SAAR (seasonally adjusted annual rates) and days' supply projections.

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