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TOPIC: Vehicle Affordability; PANEL: Kristin Dziczek, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago; Jeff Schuster, LMC Automotive; Gary Vasilash, on Automotive; John McElroy, Autoline.tv

October 25, 2022 | GM's record revenue in Q3; LMC Automotive's Jeff Schuster by Automotive News

Happy Thursday Troublemakers. Today we are talking about the longest permitting process ever and why it needs to change if EV Automakers will be able to keep up. We also talk about the premium price that is about to come with Netflix new ad service, as well as a fact-checked $30k EV battery replacement. Inventory shortage easing as new vehicles sales for Kia and Hyundai as they see their first YOY growth since Summer of 2021Kia, with the lowest day's supply of vehicles, according to Cox Automotive data, said it set an August record with 66,089 deliveries, signaling the company's lineup continues to churn at a high rate.S&P Global Mobility last week reduced its forecast for U.S. auto sales in 2022 to 14.1 million, from 14.6 million as recently as July.August marked the 10th consecutive month that retail inventory closed below 900,000 units, J.D. Power and LMC Automotive said.August was the fourth consecutive month with incentives below $1,000.An extra selling day (removing Sundays) may have been a contributing factor to the growth.Ford and Rivian separately petitioned the US Dept of the Interior to speed up the permitting process for EV minerals essential for domestic battery productionThe letters urge the Department to restrict the permitting process to no longer than three years. The current process can take as much as ten"Today's lengthy, costly and inefficient permitting process makes it difficult for American businesses to invest in the extraction and processing of critical minerals in the United States," Chris Smith, Ford's chief government affairs officer, said in a letter to the department.”Smith continues, “"In contrast, Canada and Australia have adopted mineral permitting policies that enable producers to complete the process in two to three years, while maintaining stringent environmental standards.”Requested use of public funds for geo mapping and otherwise identifying mineral deposits across the US was also mentionedA $30k Dealership quote for a battery replacement circulating via a FB post on a 2012 Chevy volt was fact-checked by USA Today…and its realThe post reads ““A Chevy Volt, with just 70,000 miles, needed a new battery and some coolant.. That'll be $30,000 dollars please!”The price was confirmed by Gary Herrmann, the Service Director of Roger Dean Chevrolet in Cape Coral, Florida as he explained the battery is out of warranty, discontinued by GM, and has to be obtained from a third part supplierAverage battery replacement in an EV is around $6300 with others such as the Ford Mach E costing as much as $20kOriginal cost of a 2012 Volt started at $39,145Get the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/Rock with us LIVE at ASOTU CON! Tickets: https://www.asotucon.comJOIN the conversation on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asotu/Read our most recent email at: https://www.asotu.com/media/push-back-emailShare your positive dealer stories: https://www.asotu.com/positivity

電動車大廠特斯拉（Tesla）執行長馬斯克今天指出，中國在可再生能源發電和電動汽車領域處世界領先地位。但中國電動車廠小鵬汽車董事長何小鵬回應，中國還需要10年的努力。 馬斯克（Elon Musk）在微博發文，指「似乎很少有人意識到，中國在可再生能源發電和電動汽車領域正處於世界領先地位。無論你怎麼看中國，這都是事實」。 隨後何小鵬對此轉發微博表示，對可再生能源發電不懂，中國在電動汽車領域只是「站在世界前列」而已。要做到「領先全世界」，除了在技術和產品上要領先，更重要的是在全球市場上領先和商業上多贏，這些起碼還需要10年的努力。 另有網友在馬斯克發文下回應，「世界領先地位不是因為特斯拉在中國的廠嗎」？其它網友則指「你是地球球長，你說的都對」、「好，這就買國產電車」。 馬斯克近期數次誇讚中國，被中國網友稱為「『誇誇群』群主」，他曾說「微信功能強大，基本上什麼都能做到」，還曾讚揚中國勞工任勞任怨，「總是加班到半夜」，反觀美國人對工作總是「能閃就閃」。 據外電報導，特斯拉最繁忙的工廠和「主要出口中心」都位於上海。而據汽車市場研究機構LMC Automotive評估，特斯拉2021年在中國的銷售量成長226%，為47萬3600台，占全球交車量93萬5222台的一半左右。 小額贊助支持本節目： https://pay.firstory.me/user/ckpn6ychi2iii0882y4jgrcz8 留言告訴我你對這一集的想法： https://open.firstory.me/user/ckpn6ychi2iii0882y4jgrcz8/comments 純網路銀行一切服務都透過網路完成，可以節省掉實體銀行的店租、ATM 、行員、水電費、維護費之類的成本，進而提供更優惠的存款及貸款利率,促進金融產業邁向4.0 一. 美術地國-股票and地產✨： https://lin.ee/QlcbzeR 二.Telegram,理財STB✨ https://t.me/stbstock11 Elon Musk, chief executive of electric car maker Tesla (Tesla), pointed out today that China is a world leader in renewable energy power generation and electric vehicles. But He Xiaopeng, chairman of Chinese electric car maker Xiaopeng Motors, responded that China still needs 10 years of hard work. Elon Musk tweeted, "It seems that few people realize that China is leading the world in renewable energy generation and electric vehicles. No matter how you look at China, this is true." He Xiaopeng then retweeted this Weibo saying that he does not understand renewable energy power generation, and China is only "standing in the forefront of the world" in the field of electric vehicles. In order to "lead the world", in addition to leading in technology and products, more importantly, leading in the global market and achieving multi-win business, these will require at least 10 years of hard work. Another netizen responded under Musk's post, "Isn't the world's leading position because of Tesla's factory in China?" Other netizens pointed out that "you are the long ball of the earth, what you said is correct" and "OK, let's buy a domestic tram." Musk has praised China several times recently, and has been called "the owner of the 'Kwa Kua Group'" by Chinese netizens. He once said that "WeChat is powerful and can basically do anything", and he also praised Chinese laborers for their hard work and perseverance, "always Work overtime until midnight.” On the other hand, Americans always “flash when they can” about work. According to foreign reports, Tesla's busiest factory and "major export center" are located in Shanghai. According to an assessment by LMC Automotive, an auto market research organization, Tesla's sales in China will increase by 226% in 2021 to 473,600 units, accounting for about half of the 935,222 units delivered globally. ✨✨✨✨ Elon Musk, Vorstandsvorsitzender des Elektroautoherstellers Tesla (Tesla), wies heute darauf hin, dass China weltweit führend bei der Stromerzeugung aus erneuerbaren Energien und Elektrofahrzeugen ist. Aber He Xiaopeng, Vorsitzender des chinesischen Elektroautoherstellers Xiaopeng Motors, antwortete, dass China noch 10 Jahre harter Arbeit brauche. Elon Musk schrieb auf Weibo und sagte, dass „nur wenige Menschen zu erkennen scheinen, dass China bei der Stromerzeugung aus erneuerbaren Energien und Elektrofahrzeugen weltweit führend ist. Egal, wie man China betrachtet, das ist eine Tatsache.“ He Xiaopeng hat diesen Weibo dann retweetet und gesagt, dass er die Stromerzeugung aus erneuerbaren Energien nicht verstehe und China nur im Bereich der Elektrofahrzeuge „an der Spitze der Welt stehe“. Um „weltweit führend“ zu werden, sind neben Technologie- und Produktführerschaft, was noch wichtiger ist, die Führung auf dem globalen Markt und das Erzielen von Multi-Win-Geschäften mindestens 10 Jahre harter Arbeit erforderlich. Ein anderer Internetnutzer antwortete unter Musks Post: „Ist die weltweit führende Position nicht wegen Teslas Fabrik in China?“ Andere Internetnutzer wiesen darauf hin, dass „Sie der lange Ball der Erde sind, was Sie gesagt haben, ist richtig“ und „Okay, lasst uns eine einheimische Straßenbahn kaufen“. Musk hat China in letzter Zeit mehrmals gelobt und wurde von chinesischen Internetnutzern als „Gruppeneigentümer der ‚Kwa Kua Group‘" bezeichnet. Er sagte einmal, dass „WeChat mächtig ist und im Grunde alles kann", und er lobte auch chinesische Arbeiter dafür Sie arbeiten hart und beschweren sich nie, machen Überstunden bis Mitternacht.“ Auf der anderen Seite „blitzen“ die Amerikaner immer, wenn sie können, über die Arbeit. Laut ausländischen Berichten befindet sich Teslas geschäftigste Fabrik und „wichtigstes Exportzentrum“ in Shanghai. Laut einer Einschätzung von LMC Automotive, einem Automarktforschungsunternehmen, wird der Absatz von Tesla in China im Jahr 2021 um 226 % auf 473.600 Einheiten steigen, was etwa der Hälfte der weltweit ausgelieferten 935.222 Einheiten entspricht. Powered by Firstory Hosting

Last week, Ford Credit increased its purchase offer on outstanding debt securities to $3 billion as the industry forecasts declining vehicle sales in June, while interest rates rise and consumer sentiment and confidence decline.  New-vehicle sales are projected to slump year over year in June, with the retail seasonally adjusted annualized rate (SAAR) falling 2.3 million units to 11.3 million, according to a joint forecast from JD Power and LMC Automotive. That's still an improvement from May's figure of 10.9 million units, however, according to the forecast. 

Show #1454 Good morning, good afternoon and good evening wherever you are in the world, welcome to EV News Daily, you trusted source of EV information. It's Tuesday 3rd May, it's Martyn Lee here and I go through every EV story so you don't have to. RIVIAN WINS $1.5 BILLION IN STATE INCENTIVES FOR GEORGIA PLANT - $1.5 billion in state and local incentives to build a massive plant near Atlanta, bolstering the company's production efforts despite local resistance to the project. - the biggest in Georgia history, consists of tax credits, abatements and subsidies like site preparation and job training support from the state, according to a statement by the Georgia Department of Economic Development on Monday. - Rivian will get $476 million in statutory tax credits if it fulfills its promise to create a total of 7,500 jobs by the end of 2028. If it doesn't, there are clawbacks to protect the taxpayer, said Pat Wilson, Georgia's commissioner of economic development. Georgia is putting in another $288 million in discretionary spending in the form of site preparation and job training programs. Tax abatements from the four counties hosting the plant make up the rest of the package -- about $700 million over 25 years. - Rivian's investment would be the biggest economic development project in Georgia since at least World War II. - Rivian has pledged to create more than 7,500 jobs, with the eventual goal of producing 450,000 vehicles annually at the site. Rivian will pay workers an average annual wage of $56,000, and the project will create nearly 8,000 indirect jobs, according to the state. Original Source : https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-05-02/rivian-wins-1-5-billion-in-state-incentives-for-georgia-plant RIVIAN'S RIPENING: EV AUTOMAKER BEGINS BUILDING CANADIAN SERVICE NETWORK - Rivian has started building its service network in Canada as the electric vehicle maker prepares to deliver its first vehicles in the Canadian market this summer. - Automotive News Canada reported Friday that Rivian has begun recruiting staff for its Vancouver service centre, though it would not elaborate on how many services centres it planned for Canada. - Rivian touts a network of Rivian-owned and Rivian-certified independent collision centres that handle bodywork and exterior damage. - R1T and R1S vehicles are scheduled to be delivered to Canadian customers this July. Original Source : https://www.collisionrepairmag.com/rivians-ripening-ev-automaker-begins-building-canadian-service-network/ EUROPE CAN SECURE ENOUGH BATTERY METALS FOR AN EV-DRIVEN FUTURE | AUTOMOTIVE NEWS EUROPE - Europe's dependence on Russian oil puts $285 million a day in Putin's pocket. If not Russia, we will be reliant on autocratic regimes such as Saudi Arabia or Iran unless we drastically cut our oil consumption. - Julia Poliscanova is senior director for vehicles and e-mobility at Transport & Environment. - Some claim that ramping up electrification in the 2020s is not possible because there are not enough metals such as lithium available to build the lithium-ion batteries that propel them. A new T&E report, out today, shows that wrong political priorities, not raw material shortages, are the problem. - The maximum volumes of battery quality nickel (nickel sulfate) and lithium (both hydroxide and carbonate) expected to be mined and refined globally until 2025 are enough to produce 14 million electric cars already next year. - This is 55 percent more than the amount of EVs forecast by LMC Automotive to be sold globally in 2023. - Even if the raw materials market becomes tighter by 2025, 21 million battery electric cars can be produced in that year, still almost 50 percent more than market forecasts. - This shows that the electric car market is not constrained by the supply of raw materials - Rather, it is the European car CO2 regulation that dictates how many EVs automakers make. - China and its companies are in a race to secure global lithium assets and expand battery production at home and abroad. Meanwhile the U.S. has invoked the Defense Production Act to boost the supply of critical raw materials. - Instead, Europe is flying to Qatar and Iran and is using its diplomatic muscle to secure oil and gas. Original Source : https://europe.autonews.com/guest-columnist/europe-can-secure-enough-battery-metals-ev-driven-future ENOUGH NICKEL, LITHIUM FOR 14 MLN EVS IN 2023 - EUROPEAN CLIMATE GROUP - Prices of EV battery materials have soared over the last year, with battery-grade nickel breaking fresh records after the invasion of Ukraine as Russia is a major nickel producer. - Some analysts have warned of short-term battery-supply bottlenecks as the auto industry rapidly accelerates production of zero-emission cars, which could then be followed by a glut as a plethora of mining and battery plant projects come online. Original Source : https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/enough-nickel-lithium-14-mln-evs-2023-european-climate-group-2022-05-02/?taid=627076655d112f00014819b2 Tesla's second assembly line near Shanghai Gigafactory to add 450,000 units of annual capacity Original Source : https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3176473/teslas-second-assembly-line-near-shanghai-gigafactory-add TESLA SAYS IT WILL TURN SHANGHAI INTO 'THE WORLD'S LARGEST VEHICLE EXPORT HUB' WITH NEW FACTORY Original Source : https://electrek.co/2022/05/03/tesla-turn-shanghai-into-worlds-largest-vehicle-export-hub-factory/ ELON MUSK SAYS WORLD WILL CHOOSE BATTERIES OVER HYDROGEN Original Source : https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1520962641308823552 VOLVO HEAVY DUTY ELECTRIC TRUCK LINEUP NOW OFFICIALLY ON SALE Original Source : https://insideevs.com/news/583557/volvo-fh-fm-fmx-electric-sales-start/ GM'S BARRA: "WE CAN REENTER EUROPE AS AN ALL-EV PLAYER." Original Source : https://eu.freep.com/story/money/cars/general-motors/2022/05/03/gms-barra-we-can-reenter-europe-all-ev-player/9620090002/ CHINA EV GIANT BYD SALES HIT RECORD HIGH, DEFYING COVID LOCKDOWNS Original Source : https://www.investors.com/news/nio-stock-li-auto-xpeng-byd-china-ev-sales-april-covid-lockdowns/ VOLKSWAGEN SUBSIDIARY SKODA'S ELECTRIC ENYAQ MIGHT BE TOO SUCCESSFUL Original Source : https://www.forbes.com/sites/neilwinton/2022/05/03/volkswagen-subsidiary-skodas-electric-enyaq-might-be-too-successful/?sh=8be709648599 QUESTION OF THE WEEK WITH EMOBILITYNORWAY.COM Returns on Monday 9th May! If you have a suggestions, let me know. Email me any feedback to: hello@evnewsdaily.com It would mean a lot if you could take 2mins to leave a quick review on whichever platform you download the podcast. 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In addition to the terrible loss of lives, the tragic lines of refugees and brutal war crimes, Russia's invasion of Ukraine is upending the auto industry. Automakers and suppliers felt the impact immediately, and the long term implications could take years to resolve. Joe McCabe, the CEO of AutoForecast Solutions, and Justin Cox, the director of Global Production at LMC Automotive, go through the details of what we're likely to see.

In addition to the terrible loss of lives, the tragic lines of refugees and brutal war crimes, Russia's invasion of Ukraine is upending the auto industry. Automakers and suppliers felt the impact immediately, and the long term implications could take years to resolve. Joe McCabe, the CEO of AutoForecast Solutions, and Justin Cox, the director of Global Production at LMC Automotive, go through the details of what we're likely to see.

Executive Editor Jamie Butters gives you the top headlines and talks about how a lack of inventory, inflation and rising interest rates are squeezing some buyers out of the new- and used-car markets with Jeff Schuster, president of global forecasting for LMC Automotive.

This might not be the best time to buy a vehicle – can you even find one to buy. We talked today about how you can extend the life of the vehicle you've got. This is a summary of our Thursday 10aC live show.Jeff Schuster, president of the Americas operation and global vehicle forecasting at LMC Automotive said the chip shortage should ease this year, though they project it will likely take all of 2022 and maybe a portion of '23 for things to start getting back to normal. Intel Chief Executive Pat Gelsinger told the website CNET the same thing. So, if we won't have a steady supply of vehicles until 2023 it would behoove us to take care of the vehicles we've got. https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/global-chip-shortage-gives-us-manufacturing-a-boost/#:~:text=Intel%20Chief%20Executive%20Pat%20Gelsinger,decades%2C%20but%20not%20like%20this. https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/features/automotive-cars-computer-chip-shortage-2022/Recall: 2015-17 Ford Mustangs Recalled for Faulty Backup Camera The rearview camera wiring may be loose or damaged, which can result in a blank or distorted image. In addition to violating a federal mandate, a rearview camera that displays a blank or distorted image can reduce the driver's rear view and increase the risk of a crash. Dealers will inspect and repair the deck lid wiring harness and replace the rearview camera, as necessary, for free. Owners will first receive an interim letter notifying them of the safety risk beginning March 7; a second letter will be sent once a fix is available. Further questions can be directed to Ford at 866-436-7332 (Ford's number for this recall is 22S06), the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's vehicle-safety hotline at 888-327-4236.You can find out if your car has a past recall by going to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's website: https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls and inputting your VIN number. Or find their SaferCar app.In the news: States are getting the go-ahead to build a nationwide network of electric vehicle charging stations that would place new or upgraded ones every 50 miles along interstate highways as part of the Biden administration's plan to spur widespread adoption of the zero-emission cars. https://www.wdbj7.com/2022/02/10/states-get-go-ahead-build-electric-car-charging-stations/?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=snd&utm_content=wdbjAuto Casey: BMW X3 Short video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IyaIch4IFEg Long Version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fbxWlLQYXf4Coach Charlie's Tip of the Week: check your belts and hoses for wear and cracks See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jeff Schuster, president of global vehicle forecasting at LMC Automotive, provides his outlook for new-vehicle sales in 2022 and explains why shoppers are being 'trained' for build-to-order programs.

LMC Automotive's Jeff Schuster predicts what's on the horizon for the industry as microchip-related disruptions continue to impact vehicle output, inventory levels and consumer spending.

Automotive Insiders is presented by OESA, the Original Equipment Suppliers Association. Industry experts discuss Automotive hot topics to keep the Automotive Supplier Community up to date on the fast-changing mobility landscape. From post-pandemic manufacturing restart planning and worker safety measures, to legal issues and supply chain disruptions, Automotive Insiders is your source of timely and relevant content. Host Bonnie D. Graham welcomes Paul Karon, founder of the Entrada Group in 2002. An entrepreneur with 30 years of experience in manufacturing in Mexico as an owner and management executive in the maquila industry, Paul chose Zacatecas for Entrada's first manufacturing park after evaluating central and northern Mexico sites that could significantly improve the competitiveness of Entrada's future clients. In 2003, Entrada forged a strategic relationship with Gilbarco-Veeder-Root, a Danaher company, and has continued to experience steady growth. Paul Karon discusses the advantages of operating in a small city in the small state of Fresnillo, Zacatecas, and Entrada's business model for 2nd and 3rd tier automotive suppliers that are typically owner-managed. He also shares two Entrada client success stories: US company Telamon and Canadian company Pacific Insight. Listen on-demand to hear the full conversation with Paul Karon. More info: https://OESA.org and www.entradagroup.com

Automotive Insiders is presented by OESA, the Original Equipment Suppliers Association. Industry experts discuss Automotive hot topics to keep the Automotive Supplier Community up to date on the fast-changing mobility landscape. From post-pandemic manufacturing restart planning and worker safety measures, to legal issues and supply chain disruptions, Automotive Insiders is your source of timely and relevant content. Host Bonnie D. Graham welcomes back Jeff Schuster, President, Americas Operations and Global Vehicle Forecasts at LMC Automotive. Jeff revisits and updates his May 2025 assessment of the automotive market environment, electrification and other trends, and outlook for the US and global automotive industries. In May, Jeff expected LV sales to improve by 13% to 88 million units in 2021. He has since downscaled that figure to 11% growth and 86.7 million units this year, due to ongoing recovery disruptions and risks. From his earlier projection that BEVs would expand from 1.5% of sales in 2020 to 6% by 2024, Jeff now expects that figure to reach nearly 10% by 2024. He continues to see increased workplace flexibility and new technology coming into vehicles attracting workforce talent that hadn't previously considered automotive. Listen on-demand to hear more of Jeff Schuster's astute insights. More info: https://OESA.org

We talk with Jeff Schuster of LMC Automotive about why small pickups could be the next big thing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Automotive Insiders is presented by OESA, the Original Equipment Suppliers Association. Industry experts discuss Automotive hot topics to keep the Automotive Supplier Community up to date on the fast-changing mobility landscape. From post-pandemic manufacturing restart planning and worker safety measures, to legal issues and supply chain disruptions, Automotive Insiders is your source of timely and relevant content. Host Bonnie D. Graham welcomes Jeff Schuster, President, Americas Operations and Global Vehicle Forecasts at LMC Automotive. Jeff Schuster observes that despite higher material prices and chip shortages in the current automotive market environment, sales are booming in the US and slowly improving in Europe, but at risk in India. On electrification and other trends, Jeff says BEVs volume is expected to gradually increase as prices come down and the infrastructure improves. Looking ahead, he sees more flexibility combined with new technology in vehicles, which could attract new talent who didn't previously consider automotive. He also predicts the industry can run leaner than previously thought. Listen on-demand to hear more of Jeff Schuster's astute insights. For more information: oesa.org

Carmakers are taking a hard look at the features on their vehicles, and how many computer chips they use.  Fewer chips per vehicle, means more vehicles that can be made. We talk with analyst Jeff Schuster of LMC Automotive. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ford will be the first of the "Detroit Three" to release its earnings report this Thursday. GM has set the 10th, no word yet from the former FCA, now Stellantis. What will we see, after a very unusual year?  We turn to LMC Automotive's Jeff Schuster. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Silver Institute recently released a report on the burgeoning use of silver in vehicles and particularly electric vehicles (EV’s). From the report: “While highly variable across different vehicle types and markets, our research suggests a range of 0.5 to 0.9 ounces (15-28 grams) is consumed in one internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle, with higher loadings estimated for hybrid and then electric cars. Even so this may sound extremely modest, but it is worth noting that in 2021 global light vehicle (LV) production is expected to be around 85m units (source: LMC Automotive). (While this report focuses on LVs, it is important to acknowledge the use of silver components in both motorcycles and heavy duty vehicles, although in each segment silver loadings will be far lower than in LVs.) This in turn suggests that silver auto demand this year will be in the region of 61Moz (1,900t). To offer some perspective, this compares with the forecast 98Moz (3,000t) of silver that Metals Focus expects to be consumed in the photovoltaic industry in 2021”

Jeff Schuster of auto forecaster LMC Automotive says restrictions aimed at curbing the spread of COVID-19 will likely hurt December sales while inventory woes could linger into the first quarter. But, with a vaccine on the way, he says there's hope for the spring selling season.

LMC Automotive's Jeff Schuster says the firm is forecasting 15.7 million U.S. light-vehicle sales next year and fewer pandemic-related disruptions. He also believes the used-vehicle market will remain a key part of the industry's rebound.

(0:00:00) Teaching Kids LiteracyFor young kids, learning to read can be about as fun as eating vegetables. New words, long sentences, and a lack of pictures can make the process intimidating. On top of that, now that most schools are out, motivating your little ones to practice reading can prove even more difficult. Reid DeSpiegelaere shares about Vello, a non-profit dedicated to setting up young children with 1-on-1 reading tutors.  (0:13:34) Tree Climbing Champion When you think of climbing trees, what images come to mind? Lazy summer afternoons? Kids scrambling around and swinging from tree branches? For professional arborists, tree climbing is an entirely different story. Jackson Chandler is an ISA-certified arborist and national tree-climbing champion. He owns and operates a tree-care company, "Arbor Ascent," and joins us to talk about the ISA tree-climbing competition, as well as give tips on how we can better care for our trees.  (0:32:26) COVID Aftermath: Should I Buy a Car? Buying a car has many implications, especially in today's world. How has the pandemic affected prices? Is now the right time to make such a big purchase? Jeff Schuster, president of America's Operations and Global Vehicle Forecasts at LMC Automotive answers any and all questions regarding buying a car post-COVID-19.  (0:52:24) Summer Catch-Up With school being held remotely over the last few months, many parents are worried about their kids being prepared and on track for the coming school year. Emily Bauman, an elementary school teacher and co-founder of Write On! gives tips on helping your kids practice reading and writing this summer in order to be ready for the fall.  (1:08:22) Music IsolationHave you discovered new music during quarantine? For some of us, music is the one thing tehtering us to reality and helping us keep perspective during this time. As you consider these past few months, how has music personally strengthened you and your family? Dr. Massimilano Frani, founder of Genote Lab, an app that uses music for stress and sleep management shares the benefits of music to relieve stress.  (1:28:50) Reconnecting with CommunityThe beauty of isolation is the value we recognize in relationships and community. As we see certain parts of the country re-open, our excitement for normalcy rises. We're excited to dine-in at local restaurants, go to the movie theatre, and even arrive to work in full business attire. But most of all, we are excited to see friends, family and acquaintances again. John Sovec shares how we can reconnect with our various communities, and how that will benefit our well-being.  

Show #750   Good morning, good afternoon and good evening wherever you are in the world, welcome to EV News Daily for Thursday 16th April 2020. It’s Martyn Lee here and I go through every EV story so you don't have to.   Firstly huge thanks to JOHN C SOLAR who took the time to send a lovely note about how all this news about a clean, green, sustainable future driving EVs makes him feel good. And thank you John for your kind Patreon support.   VOLKSWAGEN STARTS WITH STEP-BY-STEP RESUMPTION OF PRODUCTION Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand to restart production in Zwickau and Bratislava in the week from April 20 From April 27, successive resumption of production at the other Volkswagen brand plants in Germany, Portugal, Spain, Russia, South Africa, North- and South America. Volkswagen Group Components to expand production step-by-step. 100-point plan for maximum health protection.   "Volkswagen Group's production restart as countries ease coronavirus restrictions will focus on its Zwickau electric-car plant in Germany and its multibrand plant in Bratislava, Slovakia, that builds SUVs for Porsche, VW and Audi." writes Automotive News Europe: "The two factories will resume production on April 20, VW said in a news release on Wednesday.  The Zwickau plant builds the ID3, a key model and the first of its new generation of affordable, long-range electric cars.   VW's plan to reopen plants comes as the German government considers relaxing restrictions next week on some businesses while keeping social distancing rules in place until May 3."   https://www.volkswagen-newsroom.com/en/press-releases/volkswagen-starts-with-step-by-step-resumption-of-production-5961   https://europe.autonews.com/automakers/vw-focuses-production-restart-key-electric-model   FROM HERBERT DIESS ON LINKEDIN "My new working week starts together with Thomas Ulbrich at the wheel of a Volkswagen ID.3 - our most important project to meet the European CO2-targets in 2020 and 2021.  The Corona Pandemic is a challenge for Sales and Production - but also for our Research & Development. We are fighting hard to keep our timeline for the launches to come. In R&D we are now working in two separate teams: morning and afternoon. We wear masks, keep our distance and follow high hygiene standards. Many meetings are now videoconferences.  And we are making progress: Thomas just had a test drive over 1200 kilometres with several fast charging stops and was very happy with the performance of the ID.3."     TESLA SALES IN CHINA JUMP 450% AS IT BOUNCES BACK FROM CORONAVIRUS "Tesla's China car registrations jumped 450% in March, month on month, data from auto consultancy LMC Automotive showed." reports Reuters: "Tesla's China registrations rose to 12,709 units in March from 2,314 in February. Shares of Tesla surged 12% on Tuesday after Credit Suisse upgraded its rating on the electric carmaker and as Wall Street rallied on optimism the coronavirus outbreak was reaching a plateau. Tesla stock has jumped 28% in the past two days as investors look beyond disruptions caused by the pandemic, which has forced Tesla to close its California factory, furlough workers and cut salaries."   https://www.autoblog.com/2020/04/15/tesla-china-sales-bounce-back/   GM OFFERS CHEVY BOLT EV WITH $4,750 DISCOUNT IN APRIL "In what GM is calling a coronavirus relief package, the company is discounting the purchase of a Chevy Bolt electric car by $4,750 in cash discounts, with 0% APR financing for 72 months. Qualified buyers won’t have to make any payments for 120 days." according to Electrek: "While Electrek confirmed with GM that the 0% financing is for 72 months, it could be negotiable. JD Power wrote that the financing could be extended to 84 months. It also mentioned that the zero-interest deal for a 2020 Bolt EV included no money down, no security deposit, and no payment the first month."   https://electrek.co/2020/04/14/gm-offers-chevy-bolt-ev-with-4750-discount-in-april-no-payments-for-4-months/   2021 MUSTANG MACH-E MIGHT BE MORE POWERFUL THAN FORD THOUGHT "The folks over at the Mach-E Forum just came up with an interesting new set of specifications for the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E, Ford's promising new battery-electric performance car. Interesting as in more powerful, across the board, than the specs Ford originally offered months ago when the car was revealed. Those specs were listed, and are still listed, as "targeted" numbers, and it seems Ford has managed to outperform its expectations. " says Autoblog: "The 2021 Mach-E specs on Ford's dealer training site (obtained from our dealer source) are now showing an increase in horsepower, torque and kW output specs for all Mach-E trims and models!"  AWD Extended Range: Old: 332 horsepower, 417 lb-ft, 248 kilowatts. New: 346 horsepower, 428 lb-ft , 258 kilowatts"   https://www.autoblog.com/2020/04/14/2021-ford-mustang-mach-e-specifications-more-horsepower-torque/   FORD FILES TRADEMARK FOR FASTOR CHARGE "Ford has filed a trademark for Fastor Charge. The trademark is connected to a fast-charging network similar to Tesla Superchargers." says InsideEVs: "There's nothing in the filing indicating that it's specifically related to fast-charging other than the Fastor Charge name. We should point out that this was filed in 2018 and remains active."   The MachEClub says: "Although Ford has partnered with Electrify America, IONITY, and Electrify Canada for the rollout of the new Ford Mustang Mach-E, Ford may be planning to build a fast-charging network of its own, perhaps to bring Level 3 charging capabilities to Ford and Lincoln dealerships or areas that will not be served by its existing charging partners."     TESLA'S 250-KW SUPERCHARGER ONLY SAVED US 2 MINUTES VS. A 150-KW CHARGER "Tesla claims that its new V3 Superchargers support peak charging rates of up to 250 kW, which would equate to replenishing 1000 miles of range per hour. We didn't quite hit those numbers when we took our long-term 2019 Model 3 Long Range to a newly opened 250-kW Supercharger in Michigan City, Indiana, where we we saw a peak of 201 kW and around 810 miles per hour of charge." says Car & Driver: "the 250-kW charger only beats the lesser one in the range between about 10 percent and 50 percent state of charge, where all of the two-minute gain we saw over the entire charge was realized. Above that, the two closely follow the same path as the power necessarily tapers off as the battery level increases."   LOTUS EVIJA CONFIGURATOR UTILIZES GAMING SOFTWARE AND POWERFUL GRAPHICS "The Lotus Evija is Britain’s first-ever all-electric hypercar. And to give potential buyers a taste of what’s to come, Lotus gave us a sneak peek of the Evija’s hi-tech configurator powered by advanced gaming software and crisp graphics. Least to say, this Lotus Evija configurator is among the best we’ve seen for a production car, and it’s one of the most innovative ways to spec your $2.1-million hypercar." says Slash Gear: "Lotus came up with a special configurator that reminds us of our favorite racing games like Gran Turismo and Forza. buyers can view high-definition renderings of the Evija. Using a special imaging technique called ‘ray-tracing’, potential customers can place the vehicle into multiple destinations and environments around the world. According to Lotus, this allows buyers to see how the vehicle looks when exposed to localized sunlight. When the customization process is complete, Lotus will create a personalized 360-degree fly-through video of the car. And since no Evijas are built the same, the film is exclusive to each customer. Also, Lotus will send buyers a ‘unique gift’ at regular intervals during the build process."   https://www.slashgear.com/lotus-evija-configurator-utilizes-gaming-software-and-powerful-graphics-16616994/   QUESTION OF THE WEEK   How can the EV industry help people get into driving electric cars as soon as this is all over?   I want to say a heartfelt thank you to the 237 patrons of this podcast whose generosity means I get to keep making this show, which aims to entertain and inform thousands of listeners every day about a brighter future. 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Show #660   Good morning, good afternoon and good evening wherever you are in the world, welcome to EV News Daily for Tuesday 7th January 2020. It’s Martyn Lee here and I go through every EV story to save you time.   Some advance mention of this weekend, I’ve been working on a Saturday Special all about Plug In Hybrid’s. So rather than a news show, we’ll look at where we are the take a run down of the cars coming soon. Are they the perfect halfway house between fossils and EV, or should people make the jump these days to full electric? That’s this Saturday.   Thank you to MYEV.com for helping make this show, they’ve built the first marketplace specifically for Electric Vehicles. It’s a totally free marketplace that simplifies the buying and selling process, and help you learn about EVs along the way too.     UK DECEMBER SALES FIGURES Matthias Schmidt @auto_schmidt   "Tesla Model 3 made it into the UK's top 10 registrations list in December with 2,824 registrations. SMMT data. Significance: From Jan, UK is likely to become a key priority market (company car tax change from Apr) for Tesla following end of Netherlands priority (Jan tax change)"   It goes VW Golf, Ford Fiesta, Mini, FOrd Kuga, BMW 3 Series, Ford Focus, Mercedes A-Class and then Other. (aka Model 3).   UK Sales numbers: December 2019: BEVs: 4,939 (+220.7%) PHEVs: 4,480 (+21.8%)   2019: BEVs: 37,850 (+144.0%) PHEVs: 34,734 (-17.8%)   RIVIAN COLLECTS 1.3 BILLION IN FINANCING "The US electric car manufacturer Rivian has raised 1.3 billion dollars in a new round of financing. The financing round was led by the fund company T. Rowe Price, Blackrock and included previous investors, Amazon and Ford." reports electrive.com: "Amazon already added a $700 million financing round in February 2019, Ford invested $500 million in April and has since been planning further collaborations with the start-up. In September, Cox Automotive had invested another $350 million – but the fourth round in December was the largest of the year. Amazon and Ford, have increased their involvement in Rivian – but the amount of their involvement has not been revealed."   https://www.electrive.com/2020/01/06/rivian-collects-1-3-billion-in-financing/   AMAZON-BACKED RIVIAN WILL INTEGRATE ALEXA INTO ITS ELECTRIC PICKUP AND SUV "Rivian  will integrate Amazon’s  voice assistant Alexa into the R1T pickup and R1S SUV, the company’s first electric vehicles that are set to debut at the end of the year." says TechCrunch: "Rivian said Monday it also plans to extend the Alexa integration to 100,000 electric delivery trucks that Amazon has ordered from the automaker. The electric vans are expected to start delivering packages to customers in 2021. The integration into the R1T and R1S will give owners access to standard Alexa features, such as playing music, placing calls and navigation, as well as the ability to control the climate, open and close the trunk and other vehicle features. For instance, owners will be able to remotely tap into the camera embedded in Rivian’s pickup truck from Amazon screen-based services like Echo Show and Fire TV to check on whatever gear is stashed there."   https://techcrunch.com/2020/01/06/amazon-backed-rivian-will-integrate-alexa-into-its-electric-pickup-and-suv/   WHAT AUTOMAKERS ARE SHOWING AT CES "as the auto industry grapples with technology-fueled disruption from electrification, autonomous driving and upstart business models, CES is becoming the venue of choice for brands to prove to consumers, and each other, that they are embracing the future of mobility." writes Automotive News Europe: "BMW will tease an interior concept for its i3 EV.  Fisker will debut the Ocean all-electric crossover, powered by an 80-kWh lithium ion battery pack and with an expected range of up to 300 miles. Ford will show its 2021 Mustang Mach-E crossover. The highly anticipated mass-market EV, with a 300-mile range. Nissan will showcase its Ariya electric crossover concept. Toyota will ... demo several concept vehicles."   https://europe.autonews.com/automakers/heres-what-automakers-are-showing-ces-electronics-show   ELON MUSK TO COME TO SHANGHAI "Elon Musk plans to attend a ceremony to mark the first deliveries of made-in-China Tesla Inc. vehicles to customers on Tuesday, according to people familiar with the matter." says Bloomberg: "The ceremony is due to start at 3 p.m. local time at Tesla’s first factory outside the U.S. The tough market could mean that Tesla sells just 21,000 China-built Model 3s this year, according to LMC Automotive. The forecast takes into account Tesla’s history of production delays, potential supply-chain constraints and the complexity of manufacturing high-quality cars at scale, LMC Automotive said. Tesla, a pioneer in electric cars, probably will have an edge for the next one-to-two years before competition starts catching up, said David Whiston, an analyst at Morningstar Inc. in Chicago."   https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-01-06/musk-plans-to-come-to-shanghai-for-debut-of-made-in-china-tesla   And from Electrek: "Tesla always said that they plan to produce both the Model 3 and Model Y at Gigafactory 3 in Shanghai, but they never confirmed a timeline for Model Y. Model Y is supposed to go into production in Fremont for the US market in the next few months. It was rumored that production in Shanghai could be not too far behind, and now Tesla is expected to lay out a clear plan to bring the vehicle in production in the country. Tesla is talking about expanding the already giant factory in order to produce the Model Y at the plant."   https://ww.electrek.co/2020/01/06/tesl-model-y-program-china-model-3-delivery-event-elon-musk/#   TESLA BEGINS CLEARING TREES AT GERMAN GIGAFACTORY 4 SITE "Crews in Germany have started preparations for the groundbreaking of Tesla’s Gigafactory 4. Recently-shared videos from the piece of land in Grünheide, Germany revealed that some trees are currently being cut down to make way for the upcoming electric car production plant." according to Teslarati: "Environmentalists have not been expected to protest or make any attempts at halting Tesla’s progress at the site. Tesla initially announced that deforestation would result in the company planting three times as many trees to replace those that have been cut due to Gigafactory 4’s construction."   https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-gigafactory-4-deforestation-groundbreaking-event/   TESLA GIGAFACTORY 4 DOCUMENTS HINT AT DEDICATED BATTERY CELL FACILITY "Recent filings for Tesla GF4 show the site layout for the massive complex, listing the primary buildings that will be constructed on the site. Among the most noticeable parts of this layout is a large area marked “cell.”" according to Tasmanian: "The size of the building marked “cell” in GF4’s planned layout inspires a lot of speculation. Based on its size, it appears that Tesla may be looking to manufacture actual battery cells on location in GF4."   https://www.tesmanian.com/blogs/tesmanian-blog/tesla-gigafactory-4-battery-cell-productionfacility   EV SUBSIDIES EXTENDED IN SEVERAL US STATES "Several US American states have launched initiatives to support the electrification of their traffic. Massachusetts and Delaware extended their subsidy programmes, while Ohio is angling to introduce one. California extended traffic benefits to include those driving used EVs." says electrive: "Massachusetts will be extending its subsidy program until the end of 2021, with BEVs receiving a grant of $2,500 and PHEVs with at least 25 electric range receiving $1,500.Delaware is extending its subsidy program by one year until the end of 2020. $2,500 for BEVs, $1,000 for PHEVs – each up to a list price of $60,000. In California, lower-income (earning less than $65,777) owners of used electric cars have also been given access to the carpool lanes since January 1."   https://www.electrive.com/2020/01/06/ev-subsidies-extended-in-several-us-states/   WHAT CAR? CAR OF THE YEAR 2020: THE SHORTLIST Audi E-tron - the E-tron still impresses with a cosetting ride and a luxurious interior. Mercedes EQC -Mercedes’ first electric SUV impressed us with its quiet manner and comfortable ride. MG ZS EV - MG ZS EV offers a lot of value for money, especially for anyone wanting to try electric motoring on a budget. Seat Mii Electric - electric power and a price tag which makes it affordable for many. Tesla Model 3 - It can travel up to 239 miles on a single charge (note: WLTP is 348 for Long Range)   https://www.whatcar.com/news/what-car-car-of-the-year-2020-the-shortlist/n20703#31   MAZDA FAVOURS SMALLER BATTERIES FOR UPCOMING EVS "Mazda says it will never build a ‘big-battery’ electric car, because it believes such vehicles are less environmentally friendly than even conventional diesel-powered models, judged over a whole energy life cycle." writes Hilton for Autocar: "The production version of the MX-30, due in mainland Europe later this year and the UK in early 2021 priced at €34,000 (£30,000), will have a 35kWh battery. That will drive an electric motor with 141bhp and 195lb ft of torque and give a range of around 130 miles. The lithium ion battery pack is made in Japan by Panasonic. Mazda’s engineers have also tuned the torque delivery of the MX-30’s electric motor to be less frenetic than is often the case with EVs, reasoning that they want the MX-30 to feel less like a dramatic change from a typical internal combustion engine vehicle."   https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/mazda-favours-smaller-batteries-upcoming-evs   PATREON UPDATE I want to say a massive thank you to ASEER KHALID who upgraded his support from EXECUTIVE PRODUCER level, and opted to support with more outof the blue. Wow, thank you!   Thank you to new Patreon EXECUTIVE PRODUCER CRAIG COOPER - "I have 25 solar panels currently and 14 more on the way. 3 Tesla Powerwalls being installed with the additional panels. A Model 3 and a 2014 CPO Model S. 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February 25, 2019:  We talk with LMC Automotive analyst Jeff Schuster about trends we are seeing, so far, in February. Carmakers--other than Ford and GM--release their February sales numbers on Friday, March 1st.

December 6, 2018:  Fiat Chrysler is expected to announce soon that it's converting the closed part of its Mack Engine Plant into a small assembly plant, to build 3-row Jeep Grand Cherokees.  The company isn't comenting. We talked about it with LMC Automotive analyst Jeff Schuster.

Auto sales in America have recently been on a tear. In fact, some suggest the SAAR might actually challenge those heady days of 18 million units. Enter AlixPartners whose newest study indicates that U.S. sales may have already peaked. Joining host John McElroy to discuss this topic and more are Mark Wakefield from AlixPartners, Charles Chesbrough from IHS as well as Jeff Schuster from LMC Automotive.

Auto sales in America have recently been on a tear. In fact, some suggest the SAAR might actually challenge those heady days of 18 million units. Enter AlixPartners whose newest study indicates that U.S. sales may have already peaked. Joining host John McElroy to discuss this topic and more are Mark Wakefield from AlixPartners, Charles Chesbrough from IHS as well as Jeff Schuster from LMC Automotive.