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Gardner Business Index January 2022 Closing Reading 58.4
Gardner Business Index starts new year with a near 1-point gain to close at 58.4.
on Ram, Euro auto, Uber and EVs, Hyundai IONIQ 6, & a quick quiz
Why some interior designers in the Ram studio get high marks. . . the European auto engineering prowess diminishing. . .Renault’s electric city car. . .Uber, Shell and EVs. . .Hyundai launches the IONIQ 6. . .the best luxury brand. . .
on Economics, EVs, Energy, & Things That Don't Start with "E"
Electric boat uses Polestar tech. . .water bikes boom. . .Geely brands to know. . .bear paws and snow tires. . .recycling carbon fibers. . .are automotive user interfaces any good. . .GM’s big manufacturing investment. . .Volvo XC60 Recharge review. . .
on Batteries, Porsche decals, IRA EV money, EV payback, Lambo's 2022, Mercedes, E-Ray
Ram 1500 Revolution concept battery display. . .Porsche offers decals for 911 rally enthusiasts. . .IRA money for building EVs. . .a surprising payback period for EVs. . .Lamborghini in 2022. . .Mercedes charger strategy. . .Bugatti safe. . .Harley building a public park. . .Genesis Electrified G80. . .Corvette E-Ray. . .Toyota victorious at Dakar
on the Genesis GV60 interior, EV sales in H1, Bentley Bentayga's wood work, Faurecia's advanced manufacturing & more
The strange glowing orb in the Genesis GV60. . .global EV sales in the first half. . .creating wood for the Bentayga interior. . .the importance of material handling at Faurecia. . .lux ATPs. . .fast Porsche. . .fast Lambo. . .the Avalon Hybrid. . .Silverado steel. . .
on Interior Transformations, Cox Economic Insight, Vitesco and Propulsion Systems, AI for Big Rigs and Much More
“Shy tech” for interiors. . .car loans v. house loans. . .about Vitesco and the development of tech. . .Pony.ai teams with Chinese truck maker. . .Chery building its version of Bell Labs. . .the ‘23 Honda HR-V. . .less-expensive fuel cells. . .ADAS terms, part 2. . .
On Global EV Sales, Lean and the Supply Chain & Dealing With Snow
The distribution of EVs and potential implications, why lean still matters even with supply chain issues, where there are the most industrial robots, a potential coming shortage that isn’t a microprocessor, mapping tech and obscured signs, and a look at the future
Gardner Business Index for April Falls Slightly
The GBI fell slightly after an 8-month trend of accelerating expansion. The latest reading was supported by readings for supplier deliveries, production and new orders but weighed down by employment and exports.
On Quantum Navigation, EVs, Auto Industry Sales and more
Sandia’s quantum navi, three things about EVs, transporting iron ore in an EV during the winter, going underwater in an EV (OK, it is a sub), state of the UK auto industry (sad), why the Big Three likes Big Vehicles, and the future of logistics.
On Urban Transport, the Jeep Grand Wagoneer, Lamborghini and more
Why electric pods may be the future of urban transport, the amazing Jeep Grand Wagoneer, Lamborghini is a green pioneer, LMC on capacity utilization, an aluminum study gives the nod to. . .aluminum, and why McLaren is working with TUMI.
On Lincoln-Shinola, Euro EV Sales, Engineered Carbon, and more
On a Lincoln-Shinola concept, Euro EV sales, engineered carbon for fuel cells, a thermal sensor for ADAS, battery analytics, and measuring vehicle performance in use with big data
On The German Auto Industry
A look at several things that are going on in the German auto industry—from new vehicles to stamping to building electric vehicles.
On Headlights, Tesla's Autopilot, VW's Electric Activities and More
Seeing better when driving at night, understanding the limits of “Autopilot,” Volkswagen’s electric activities, and more.
Big Increase Projected for "Green" Hydrogen
Annual investments to surpass $1 billion by 2023
Webinar Marketing Secrets that Drive Revenue
Are you looking to market your B2B business differently and generate new leads to boost your bottom line? Let’s look at why webinar marketing strategies are important and four secrets that will take your campaign to the next level.
Chesbrough on the Numbers Now & What the Future May Be Like
What do tech and economics do to the vehicle market? Charlie Chesbrough has some ideas
3 Things with Matthew Renna, Jon Allen and Terry Onica
Three people talk about three different things important in the industry. In this case: EVs, the Automotive Supply Chain, and Cloud Connected Vehicles.
Bridgestone America’s Approach to Mobility
The role that tires can play in autonomous fleets, the electrification of the OEMs’ products, micromobility and more on this “Autoline After Hours”
State of Sales According to Cox Automotive
Things are surprisingly strong in the U.S. market, and Charlie Chesbrough explains why.
Outlook for North American Tooling Firms: Not Good
Harbour Results sees bumpy times ahead for North American producers of things like molds and dies
Why EV Charging the Other Way Might Be Profitable
ABB is providing a French company with the ability to put EV electricity back into the grid
Gardner Business Index Reading of 44.7 for June 2020
The June data indicate that a shrinking proportion of manufacturers experienced worsening conditions and a growing proportion experienced unchanging or improving conditions relative to May. Recent activity reported by broad economic indicators of the economy including a rebound in consumption spending and a precipitous drop in weekly initial claims for unemployment since late March support the impression that the economy is nearing the ‘bottom’ of the decline caused by the initial costs brought on by COVID-19.
Considering Reshoring: The Pros and Cons
Politically it may be popular. But logistically and economically it may not necessarily be advantageous
Why You Shouldn’t Be Too Excited When September Sales Are Announced
Yes, there is improvement. But there would be a bunch of asterisks involved, as well
F-Series: The 2021 Launch, Going Electric and Solidly American
Ford launches the 2021 F-150, talks about the electric F-150, and calibrates the F-Series impact on the U.S economy
CAR MBS: Manufacturing Ops Need Better Tech, Experts Say
Equipment needs updating—as do the personnel in the industry
Sheryl Connelly Looks Toward the Future
While no one knows what the future will bring, as Sheryl Connelly explains, it is better to anticipate what might happen than to be blindsided if you don’t.
Cylinder Deactivation Can Benefit Diesels Too
In this case, it’s mostly about reducing emissions—but fuel economy gains still add up.