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EV infrastructure a global issue

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are more than six times behind the number of charging ports needed to meet growing EV demand by 2030. the world’s second-largest EV market, currently has fewer than 200,000 publicly available charging ports, with more than one million more needed by 2030, representing a 550 per cent gap. Europe, and the U.K. Europe needs a 5.5-fold

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What will transform the global auto industry

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The management consultancys latest growth opportunity analysis highlighted the increasing collaboration between automakers, technology firms and suppliers to drive advancements in autonomous driving, connectivity and electrification. Canada and the U.S. currently have 100 per cent tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles, however.

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Fleets look to electrify faster than consumers

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A new global survey found significant progress in fleet electrification across Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific, while highlighting the challenges fleet managers face in transitioning to a mixed-energy fleet. Nearly half of the surveyed fleet managers expect EVs to make up 50 per cent or more of their fleets by 2030.

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The ‘horror story’ of the used vehicle market

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Daniel Ross, senior manager of industry insights and residual value strategy at Canadian Black Book described the current state of the used vehicle market as a “horror story.” By 2030, the ratio of used electric vehicles (EVs) is expected to reach 19 per cent, up from 2 per cent currently.

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How soon Gen Z will impact the aftermarket

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Expected changes by 2030 Looking ahead to 2030, Lang Marketing projects notable shifts in the generational composition of the DIFM market. By that time, Baby Boomers DIFM share is expected to drop to below 12 per cent, while Gen Xers share will sit and stay at around 36 per cent.

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Mahle to streamline its business structure

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The company is calling its plan Mahle 2030+. It includes merging five business units into three to focus on electrification and thermal management, fully acquiring Mahle Behr GmbH & Co. KG and downsizing its management board. MAHLE is doing its homework for the transformation, said CEO Arnd Franz.

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Rivian to Receive $6.6B Conditional Loan from US DOE

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Rivian says it is expected to create approximately 7,500 operations jobs through 2030 at the company’s future manufacturing facility in Georgia.