Autoline Daily: Top Industry News for Oct. 2

FCA Management Shakeup; GM Test Tracked Radio Habits; BMW Reveals New 7th-Gen 3-Series

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Infiniti Debuts 563-Hp Dual-Hybrid Powertrain in Paris

Three motor-generators harvest braking kinetic energy and gather heat from exhaust gases, boosting output well beyond that of the Q60 Red Sport.

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U.S. EV Battery Capacity Lacking, Expert Warns

The escalating U.S.-China trade war notwithstanding, China’s share of global Li-ion battery production capacity exceeds 50%. It dwarfs that of the U.S. and its eight manufacturers, only one of which is completely independent.

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BMW Readying New 3-Series for 2019 U.S. Launch

BMW claims the new 3-Series is sportier than the 7-year-old model it replaces, with sharper driving traits and more agile handling among the German automaker’s key development goals.

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Peugeot to Unveil Autonomous Electric Concept

The concept is powered by 100-kWh batteries and the engine reaches 456 hp and 590 lb.-ft. of torque distributed via 4-wheel drive. It can go from 0-62 mph in less than four seconds and reach a maximum speed of 137 mph.

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Strengthening Links in the Supply Chain

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Exciting new technologies and smart inventory-management strategies are enhancing efficiencies in a supply-chain blindspot that is very close to home.

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Hyundai Adds CVs to Hydrogen Lineup

The supply of cargo trucks to H2 Energy marks Hyundai’s first expansion of its hydrogen-fuel-cell electric-vehicle operation into the eco-friendly commercial-vehicle sector.

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Toyota Paint Shop Dürr’s Biggest-Ever Order

In addition to the EcoReflect paint-application quality control system, Dürr will supply the Georgetown, KY, plant with large paint booths and small booths/work decks, ovens and the Ecopure RL, one of its most advanced exhaust-air purification systems.

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