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The Iran War’s Impact On Global Auto Sales
In this article, I want to talk about the Iran war and its effects on the global auto industry. I encourage you to read this excellent article by Jennifer Sensiba: “The April Oil Crisis Most Don’t Know is Coming.” The Strait of Hormuz has been closed since the start of … [continued]
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An Update On Electric Vehicle Batteries And Innovations In The Sector
With the support of President Donald J. Trump, the Republican-controlled US Congress rescinded a $7,500 federal EV tax credit, leading to an initial plunge in EV sales. However, the US/Israel war against Iran has reignited demand for electric vehicles and the batteries that power them. Innovations in the EV battery … [continued]
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Choke Points Are The Enemy Of Globalization
Choke points are everywhere in the global economy. The closing of the Strait of Hormuz to shipping shows how dangerous they can be.
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How The West Lost The Automotive Industry And Its Mojo, Part 2
This is the second of three articles seeking to contextualise the failure of the West to grasp or even understand or manifest technological change over the past 15 years. The touchstone used here, and in our previous article, is “New Energy Vehicles” (plugin vehicles). The first article focussed primarily on … [continued]
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VW ID. Cross Could Be Huge Hit on European Market
Volkswagen is preparing to unleash another new EV onto the European auto market. The Volkswagen ID. Cross is coming in the fall at a starting price of around €28,000, but Volkswagen is already showing it off in camouflage in the Netherlands. The vehicle is in that sweet spot that is … [continued]
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