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FEBRUARY 27, 2019

Advanced Technology

Aptiv Refines Autonomous-Vehicle Tech, Eyes Path to Commercialization

A recent test drive in an Aptiv autonomous vehicle is a largely uneventful one. The car even makes a couple of the more difficult maneuvers: a left turn at a major intersection with oncoming traffic and a U-turn on a divided street.

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Markets

Little Rebound Expected in February U.S. Light-Vehicle Sales

If demand does not pick up in March, the prospects will further dampen for a fifth straight year with U.S. sales of at least 17 million units.

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Propulsion

BorgWarner Turbo Boosts 2019 GM Pickups

Turbochargers are becoming commonplace in light-duty applications, but BorgWarner’s unique dual-volute unit gives General Motors’ new 4-cyl. pickup engine an edge.

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Process Stabilizes Hydrogen in 60% Water

Electriq-Global claims modeling shows the fuel, using a standard-sized fuel tank, would cost less than half the equivalent gasoline price to fill up – and would deliver about twice the range while being completely emissions-free.

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Mercedes Preparing to Go Electric in Thailand

The decision to assemble battery-electric models in Thailand from complete-knocked-down kits was a foregone conclusion once Mercedes decided to build batteries in the country, says Frank Steinacher, vice president-sales and marketing.

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Honda Sees Electrification Gains With Education Campaign

Last year, the Japanese automaker had its best sales result yet with electrified vehicles, as well as its best sales in the sector in 13 years.

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Data

North America Production, January 2019

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 January 2019.

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Asia Vehicle Sales, November 2018

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

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Asia Vehicle Production, November 2018

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

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U.K. Vehicle Sales, January 2019

U.K. vehicle sales by vehicle type and company for January 2019.

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Italy Vehicle Sales, January 2019

Italy vehicle sales by vehicle type and company for January 2019.

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Mexico Truck Sales by Weight Class, January 2019

Mexico truck sales by weight class for January 2019.

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France Vehicle Sales, January 2019

France vehicle sales by vehicle type and company for January 2019.

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