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The sale of ICE LV will be banned in Europe from 2035, so automakers are looking for ways to better navigate the transition to BEVs. James Norris, an analyst at LMC Automotive (a GlobalData company), investigates. In June 2022, the EU Council showed that the sale of cars and trucks with internal combustion engines (ICEs) will be banned in the region from 2035, ending a discussion on ICE models using e-fuelsArray. Completion of the sale and structure of ICE light automobiles (LV) in Europe. As a result, the soon to be redundant ICE generation while massive sums are invested in electromobility has become financially unfeasible in most cases. Producing ICE models alongside battery electric vehicles (BEVs) with compromised BEV platforms also incurs operating costs, further raising the stakes. As such, European automakers are devising methods to better navigate the transition. More specifically, to expand specific (BEV committed) or flexible (multi-fuel) platforms, or even a combination of the two.
Mazda’s first PHEV is the toughest road car the automaker has ever produced. Those familiar with Mazda’s old (albeit updated) CX-5 SUV, which accounts for around 25% of the brand’s UK sales, are in for a few surprises when they look for the new CX-60 hitting theaters. on display this fall. One is that the heavy bonnet (bonnet) is now raised with the help of the hydraulic strut – a massive improvement – the timing is that the engine is facing the wrong way and about a third of said engine appears to be missing Array The mixture of a 2. 5 1-liter Skyactiv-G four-cylinder gasoline engine with a 129 kW electric motor and a 355V 17. 8 kWh high-capacity lithium-ion battery provides a general formula power of 327 hp and 500 Nm of torque WLTP combined fuel intake is 188 mpg and WLTP combined CO2 emissions is 33 g/km. Mazda claims 39. 15 miles of electric-motor combined driving with the vehicle running at or below 62 mph and 0-62 mph in just 5. 8 moments. Both claims proved justified with the big SUV a fast sprinter, but 40 miles of electric racing was accomplished without a hitch.
This week, Mazda said it would continue to “accelerate” the electrification of its fleet, launching regulatory-compliant products in the respective markets with a “multi-fix” approach. The automaker said it had sold 20,000 sets of its MX-30 BEV in Europe and would launch the MX-30 R-EV in 2023 followed by other electric products, adding the three-row Mazda CX-80. It also recently brought the CX-60 to Europe as a PHEV. “From 2025 to 2027, as regulations become stricter, especially in Europe, Mazda will continue to manufacture the parts necessary for the transition to electrification of our line. vehicles,” the automaker said.
Cellular network security firm OneLayer explained the importance of 5G security coverage at automotive production sites. As virtual generation continues to expand at an immediate pace, many OEMs are turning to synthetic intelligence (AI) and virtual dual generation to test virtual vehicles, create virtual factory styling, evaluate vehicle performance, and much more. However, when deployed at production sites, this generation requires a continuous and reliable network connection that only 5G networks can provide. Unless this network is, along with a specialized 5G security infrastructure, devices are at risk of falling victim to ransomware attacks that can shut down the entire site. Private cellular network security corporation OneLayer provides 5G coverage that it says protects plants from large ransomware attacks. If one set of cameras is hacked, the others are not affected, he says. We spoke with Liron Ben Horin, vice president of systems engineering, to discuss the benefits virtual dual generation and AI bring to automotive production and more.
In October, the global car market increased by 10% compared to last year, but this gain is far from reassuring. With 86 million games consistent with the year, October’s global light vehicle (LV) sales rate was in line with last month, according to research conducted through LMC Automotive (a GlobalData company). A global market place forecast of 81. 6 million pieces of equipment in 2022 would be solid compared to 2021 and 9. 5% below the 2019 point (just over 90 million). However, the global scenario is mixed, with a strong rebound in China (as portion shortages decline) contrasting with low sales in Europe and North America. Everywhere, the outlook is subject to developing considerations about the outlook for the global economy and other dangers and uncertainties. LMC Automotive’s most recent forecast for 2023 predicts a global light-duty vehicle market of 84. 6 million, slightly an improvement from an already exhausted base.
Good news today: British car production grew again in October, up 7. 4% to 69,524 games, according to the most recent figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The surge followed September’s slump, which came after four months of expansion, illustrating how supply chain turbulence – i. e. global chip shortages – continues for UK carmakers. 134,669 games in October 2019 and 52. 8% compared to the pre-Covid five-year average of the month. Exports boosted volumes with more than 8 out of 10 cars (81. 2%) manufactured abroad, equivalent to 56,469 sets, while 13,055 cars were produced for the domestic market.
The quest to block valuable materials from battery fabrics continued this week with South Korean electric vehicle (EV) battery maker SK On Company saying it had agreed to set up a 3-way joint venture in Indonesia with two energy fabric corporations, EcoPro BM and GEM Company, to process unfired fabrics. The 3 corporations this week signed a memorandum of understanding for the structure of a nickel ore processing plant in Indonesia, which has one of the richest nickel deposits in the world. EcoPro is a South Korean manufacturer that specializes in battery cathode fabrics, while GEM (Green, Eco and Manufacture) is a leading Chinese battery recycling company. MHP) consistent with the year, which contains 30,000 tonnes of natural nickel, from the third quarter of 2024, enough for around 600,000 electric vehicles and batteries.
More EV deliveries: Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) this week began employing the first of a planned fleet of 30 electric trucks to make last-mile deliveries to local consumers in Belgium. The first five cars were launched in the Antwerp area. Using Renault trucks, the beverage manufacturer electrifies a fifth of its truck fleet and creates Belgium’s largest fleet of electric trucks. The company would also reduce its CO2 emissions by 75% compared to diesel trucks. reduce CO2 emissions by 30% across the entire price chain by 2030 and an unbiased climate until 2040,” said An Vermeulen, Vice President and Country Manager for Belgium and Luxembourg.
Meanwhile, Amazon is expanding its plans to phase out fossil fuel deliveries with the expansion of its fleet of e-freight motorcycles in the UK with the launch of 3 more micromobility delivery centers in Manchester and London. Presented as a component of a £300 million investment over five years in the electrification and decarbonisation of the company’s UK shipping network, electric motorcycles and walkers are now expected to make 2 million deliveries a year. Amazon opened those new hubs before Black Friday to deliver low-emission deliveries to consumers who are so busy buying seasonal groceries. The centres are enrolled in an existing fleet of central London e-cargo motorcycles announced in July. Amazon claims to have made five million deliveries so far in 2022 using its e-cargo motorcycles and fleet of electric vans in ultra-low London. emission area.
Grammer recently designed and provided smart center consoles. This week, it said it’s offering the center console for Smart’s No. 1 SUV. He said the design “flows” seamlessly from the cabin inward, redefining the interior and taking on new functions. The two air conditioning outlets were moved from the dashboard to the center console for the first time. “We were here to write down problems thanks to our expertise in component integration and interface management, as well as sustained noise responses optimized for ventilation ducts. ” the supplier said. Comfortable surfaces come in other color and texture diversifications and there’s virtually seamless integration of 3 giant smartphone compartments (with wireless charger and USB socket), cup holders and armrests.
In October, the European new car market grew 14% year-on-year to 903,533 new cars, the third consecutive month of expansion in 2022. The positive effects achieved in August, September and October, however, were not enough to offset the losses felt the though. YTD volume reached 9. 09 million units, down 8%. When the pandemic hit the European market from January to October 2020, the volume totaled 9. 67 million. The October expansion is partly explained by functionality forged from the Volkswagen group. The automaker registered 230,115 units, an increase of 40% in volume basically due to Audi, Skoda and Cupra. Last month, electric cars (BEVs and PHEVs) accounted for 23% of total volume. Despite a 15% increase in volumes, the market share of these cars remained the same as in October 2021. BEV registrations totaled 119,600 units, up 15%, while BEV registrations PHEVs totaled 88,200 units, up 13%. So far this year, BEV calls have increased 24% to 1,103,055 units.
The Renault organization has announced 3 agreements for carbon emissions. This is with Voltalia for the largest green electric power source contract claimed in France for the organization’s French plants, with Engie for the first allocation of deep geothermal power at a European commercial site, in Douai and with Dalkia for the installation of a biomass boiler at Maubeuge. The long-term renewable electric power source agreement between Renault and Voltalia covers a capacity of 350 megawatts representing production of approximately 500 gigawatt hours consistent with the year until 2027. The 15-year commitment is an “unprecedented commitment” at France. power. This agreement will cover up to 50% of the electric energy consumption of the automaker’s production under conditions in France in 2027.
According to forecasts from LMC Automotive and JD Power, new vehicle sales in the U. S. are expected to be in the U. S. The U. S. Department of Homeland Security for November will reach 1,102,300 games, an increase of 5. 6% over November 2021. The comparison of sales volume without adjustment for the number of days sold has an effect of 9. 9%. increasing compared to 2021. La underlying profit reflects an improvement in the source situation. Thomas King, president of data and analytics at J. D. Power, said: “November’s effects demonstrate that vehicle production continues to improve, with retail stocks on hand. “exceeding one million sets for a moment in a consecutive month and a higher percentage of OEM production allocated to fleet customers. The accumulation in production resulted in a 9. 9% increase in total vehicle sales (after adjusting for unsold days) for the month of November.
Pizza delivered via EV: Domino’s ordered one hundred 2023 Chevy Bolt electric cars with the traditional brand coming to select franchises and corporate retail outlets in the U. S. It is in the U. S. this month with another 700 deployments in the coming months, making it the largest electric pizza delivery fleet. in the country. Electric cars will offer several benefits to Domino’s retail outlets, adding a long-lasting battery with the possibility of delivery days, zero tailpipe emissions, complex protective features and lower average maintenance costs than non-electric cars, all without the money having an effect on peak gas prices. Electric vehicle fleets will also offer more opportunities to attract delivery drivers who don’t have their own car. Domino’s already delivers electric motorcycles and/or scooters to 24 markets in addition to the United States.
The Volkssalaryn Group has reached a new wage agreement with IG Metall that amounts to an accumulation of more than 8% in two stages. The deal covers about 125,000 employees, who will accumulate salaries in two stages, up to 5. 2% in June 2023 and 3. 3% in May 2024, according to media reports. The deal also includes an inflation-adjusted tax-free premium of 2,000 euros in the first quarter of 2023 and 1,000 euros in early 2024, the company reportedly said.
More cuts at Toyota: Announced it would cut global production in December due to worsening supply chain shortages due to the most recent outbreak of the Covid pandemic in the region. in its domestic plants and 250,000 games abroad. The company also said it had revised its global production direction for the full year ending March 31, 2023 to 9. 2 million games, up from 9. 5 million in the year to account for new risks, adding potential new shortages of semiconductors and elsewhere due to the latest lockdowns in China in reaction to a new surge in Covid infections.
Tier 1 supplier ZF has announced a new generation of electric drives based on a modular overall concept with electric motor, inverter, transmission and software. the popular version,” said Markus Schwabe, Product Line Manager for Electrified Drive Systems. “On this basis, we can optimally meet the additional individual needs of visitors in electric cars in all segments. “”The strong interest of brands in our products in the passenger car and advertising vehicle sectors is shown through our e-book of giant orders in the high-voltage sector,” said e-Mobility Director Stephan von Schuckmann. The new generation of electric motors will offer fully incorporated electric propulsion systems, but the organization will also be offering the cutting-edge parts individually.
LG Display, a unit of South Korea’s LG Group, said it has developed a new generation of sound that allows car speakers to be incredibly thin and smooth. The company plans to commercialize its cutting-edge product, called Thin Actuator Sound Solution (TASS), in the first part of 2023, adding that it will usher in a new era of automotive infotainment. The new speaker has the length of a popular passport, measures 15 cm x 9 cm and 0. 25 cm thick, and weighs only 40 grams. That’s 30% the weight and 10% thickness of a traditional car speaker. While traditional speakers are giant and heavy due to parts like the acoustic coil, cone, and magnet, the TASS is incredibly thin and smooth thanks to its film-like excitation generation.
Have a great weekend.
Graeme Roberts, Associate Editor, Just Auto