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MAY 1, 2019

Electrification

Germany to Nurture Homegrown Li-ion Batteries

The German government has committed more than €600 million to battery research since the beginning of the decade, covering everything from materials and advanced cell chemistries to manufacturing.

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American Axle’s Electrified Growth

A second automaker will add American Axle’s electrified axle next year while a fifth customer will join OEMs offering the Detroit-based supplier’s disconnecting AWD.

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COMING SOON: China’s New Energy Vehicle Future

How will New Energy Vehicles change the world’s largest automotive market? Ward’s Intelligence’s “China’s New Energy Vehicle Future Report” will help you understand and navigate the increasingly electrified landscape of the world’s largest automotive market. Preorder now and take advantage of early-bird pricing.

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Mobility

Study Brings Flying-Car Hype Down to Earth

The study concludes flying cars, formally known as electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft, could be useful in congested cities or other geographically congested areas as part of a ride-share taxi service.

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Markets

April U.S. Light-Vehicle Sales Expected to Stabilize But Resume Year/Year Declines

Fleet deliveries could determine how close April finishes to its forecast 16.9 million-unit SAAR.

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World Vehicle Sales Down 4.0% in March

Sales slowed in nearly every market around the globe compared to last year’s record totals.

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Second-Quarter North American Production Cut Slightly

Despite an expected rebound in second-quarter output from the first three months, first-half 2019 North American production will lag 2018.

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Propulsion

Bosch Broadens Fuel-Cell Expertise, Eyes 2022 Commercialization

Bosch considers the commercial-vehicle market most appealing to broad deployment of fuel cells because European Union fleets must reduce carbon-dioxide emissions 15% on average by 2025 and 30% by 2030.

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No Sticker Shock: EPA Says Label Provides Close MPG Estimate

EPA fuel-economy ratings are valuable tools for the car-buying public, providing reasonably close estimates of real-world consumption.

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RDE Testing in Europe May Cause Shift Away from Diesels

Diesel engines have helped European OEMs comply with CO2 regulations, but high levels of pollutants have made some vehicles non-certifiable for sale according to Euro 6 limits.

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Advanced Technology

Qualcomm Bets on AI and 5G to Boost Automotive Business

The company’s new AI computing platform is designed to work in combination with high-speed 5G cellular networks to enable advanced vehicle communication and safety features.

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Data

North America Platform by Plant Production Forecast - 2018-2020

North America light vehicle production forecast by vehicle type and country; by manufacturer, vehicle type, and country; by manufacturer, country, and plant; and by manufacturer, platform, and plant by month for 2018-2020. Includes list of models with their associated platform.

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North America Production Schedule Q2, May 2019

North America manufacturer's production schedule by manufacturer, vehicle type, and country for 2nd quarter 2019 (May 2019 update).

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World Vehicle Sales, March 2019

World vehicle sales by region for total vehicles and light vehicles for March 2019.

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Asia Vehicle Sales, January 2019

Asia vehicle sales by company region, company and country for total vehicles and light vehicles for January 2019.

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Asia Vehicle Production, January 2019

Asia vehicle production by manufacturer and country for total vehicles and light vehicles for January 2019.

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China Vehicle Sales, March 2019

China vehicle sales by vehicle type and company for March 2019.

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China Vehicle Production, March 2019

China vehicle production by vehicle type and manufacturer for March 2019.

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Italy Vehicle Sales, March 2019

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

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U.K. Vehicle Sales, March 2019

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

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South America Vehicle Sales, March 2019

South America vehicle sales by company region, company and country for total vehicles and light vehicles for March 2019.

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Mexico Truck Sales by Weight Class, March 2019

Mexico truck sales by weight class for March 2019.

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North America Factory Sales, March 2019

North America factory sales of trucks by destination, manufacturer, and weight class; and factory sales of medium and heavy diesel trucks and buses by destination, brand, and weight class for March 2019. Includes factory sales of diesel trucks by engine manufacturer.

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