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BMW testing Figure 01 humanoid at South Carolina automotive plant

Robotics Business Review

Source: Figure AI The interest in humanoid robots continues to gain steam. BMW said its Spartanburg facility is the largest automotive exporter in the U.S., STR is an AMR optimized for intralogistics work in BMW’s automotive factories. BMW plans to see what a Figure 01 humanoid robot can do in its factory. Sunnyvale, Calif.-based

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UK automotive manufacturing carbon footprint falls to lowest ever level

SMMT

UK Automotive’s production carbon footprint shrinks to lowest level on record, as CO 2 emissions fall -11.2% Industry greener and cleaner with less energy use and more sustainable energy sourcing. The UK automotive industry’s production carbon footprint fell by -11.2% less than their 2020 equivalents. Notes to editors.

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US Electric Vehicle (EV) Tax Credits Signal New Era for Automotive Policy

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

Under guidance released in April by the US Department of Treasury following the Inflation Reduction Act, effective April 18, 2023, only EVs that fulfill specific mineral sourcing and battery pack content requirements will qualify for tax credits. Subject to a price cap (i.e.,

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Five Key Trends Will Underpin a Robust Outlook for the Global Automotive Aftermarket in 2022 and Beyond

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

After a subdued, pandemic-affected 2020, the global automotive aftermarket bounced back in 2021. Firstly, after a significant drop in annual vehicle miles traveled (VMT) due to pandemic-related disruptions in 2020, VMT bounced back in the second half of 2021, with most markets recording VMT close to 2019 levels. over 2021-2022.

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Automotive Aftermarket Looks to 4Rs and Closed Loop Ecosystem for Sustainable End-of-Life Battery Management

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

million xEVs that need to have their original batteries retired due to aging-related erosion of energy storage capacity between 2020 and 2030. between 2020-2030 due to the aging of original batteries. The key driver behind this rapid growth will be the projected 1.9 Frost & Sullivan forecasts a €1.39

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IFR: world sets record for operational robots in 2022

Robotics Business Review

Source: IFR South Korea was the most automated country by robot density in 2022, according to the IFR. This shouldn’t come as a surprise, as South Korea was the most automated country in 2020 and 2021. Its economy benefits from two large robot buyers, as well as a strong electronics industry and automotive industry.

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First Cars, Now Aftersales: How Tesla’s Vertically Integrated Aftersales Service Delivery Model is Transforming the Automotive Ecosystem

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

Tesla Vehicle Population, Global, 2010-2020. Source: Frost & Sullivan. It will also have to fend off government-supported IAMs in major automotive markets. Accordingly, the company’s services segment will emerge as a major contributor to gross margins. Over Q1-Q3, 2021, Tesla had an estimated 2.1 A Unique Service Strategy.