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WardsAuto Daily

DECEMBER 14, 2021

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Suppliers Need to Realign Capacity for BEVs, Ford Says

“Many suppliers can actually use their existing capabilities and know-how to operate in the BEV space,” says Ford’s Frank Abkenar. ZF is in the middle of making just this change, says Michael Ebenhoch, who heads electrified powertrain tech for the supplier.

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Autoline Daily: Top Industry News

U.S. Announces EV Charging Network; Toyota Ramps Up Its EV Plans; Harley Taking EV Division Public

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2021 Wards 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems Winner: Toyota Mirai

This video clip highlighting the Toyota Mirai was played during the recent ceremony celebrating the 2021 winners. Wards 10 Best winner profile videos will post for the next several weeks.

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Alfa Gets Amped, Readies to Go All-Electric

Larry Dominique, head of Alfa Romeo in North America, says he tells dealers, “Let’s take this great, historic brand and allow it to shine.” In a WardsAuto Q&A, he talks about how to do that.

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Public Needs Crash Course on Self-Driving Vehicles

“Right now, consumers don’t know what they don’t know,” says J.D. Power’s Lisa Boor, citing a new survey.

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U.S. Utilities Partner on Charging Network; Union Spiff in Danger?; VW Battery Partnerships

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A  new nationwide fast-charging network is coming, while a union-specific spiff for BEVs in the U.S. remains a point of contention.

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