Autoline Daily 2023: Top Industry News for Feb. 17

California Startup 3D Prints EV Batteries; Mercedes Going Direct Sales In EU; Suzuki EV Uses 2-Speed Transmission

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Jeep’s ‘Electric Boogie’ Judged Most-Liked Super Bowl Ad

Kia, General Motors and Ram also ran spots during the Big Game, but Jeep’s commercial scored the highest for viewer likability and attention.

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Chinese Automaker BYD Introduces Premium Models

The electric Yangwang U8 off-roader and U9 sports car spearhead BYD’s aspirations for its global luxury brand.

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Strengthening the Electric-Vehicle Battery Supply Chain

With EV batteries typically accounting for about 30% of the vehicle’s cost, OEMs will struggle to bring costs down until production reaches sufficient scale. It is therefore critical that manufacturers start to identify smarter efficiencies in the production process.

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Peugeot Launches Mild-Hybrid Powertrain for 3008 and 5008

From TU Automotive
Peugeot has launched its first mild-hybrid powertrains claiming a 15% fuel efficiency improvement for its 3008 and 5008 models.

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Building A Better Battery: The Race is On

For Wards Intelligence Subscribers
Bob Galyen, currently chairman emeritus of NAATBatt, the largest battery industry association in the U.S.,and chairman of the SAE’s international battery standards steering committee, discusses the future of battery-electric vehicles and batteries.

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