AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoEmissions Policy: European lawmakers are edging toward easing the bloc’s 2035 combustion-car phaseout, with a proposed 87.5% emissions cut and green-steel offsets. The plan still needs approval from EU institutions and member states. Motorsport: The FIA has proposed simpler V8 turbo-hybrid engines for Formula 1 from 2030 or 2031, following criticism of the current power units. Automotive Chips: NXP reported third-quarter revenue of $3.79 billion, up 19% year over year, citing growth in automotive and industrial demand and rising needs from software-defined vehicles. Supplier Support: Indiana launched a $10.79 million grant program to help small and midsize automotive suppliers invest in equipment, software and workforce training for hybrid, electric and hydrogen vehicles. China Partnerships: Volkswagen is deepening work on locally developed vehicle software and intelligent-driving systems in China, while BYD is opening test tracks to let drivers experience its cars. U.S. Production: Isuzu’s first shipment of production equipment has reached South Carolina’s Inland Port Greer, advancing plans for a new U.S. manufacturing base. EV Incentives: Australia’s opposition says it would scrap $2.1 billion in electric-vehicle subsidies, setting up a policy fight as EV sales grow.
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