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Fuel For Thought — 177 episodes

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What the DRAM chip shortage really means for OEM strategy in 2026

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Loyalty opportunities hidden in today's affordability environment

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What's changing for North American automakers in 2026 and beyond

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2026 Automotive Supplier Outlook: What top executives are saying about the year ahead

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DRAM makers prioritize AI data center demand, sparking automotive semiconductor shortage

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Chinese automakers accelerate overseas vehicle manufacturing amid tariff pressures

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Powertrain system trends in flux as electrification goals meet market realities

8

OEM Pricing Strategy Evolves with Tariff Effects

9

Rare earth elements: Auto industry looks beyond China

10

A Benchmarking Guide for Software-Defined Vehicles

11

Bridging Gaps for Carbon Reporting in the Automotive Industry

12

A More Practical Future for Autonomous Vehicles

13

Tariffs, Taxes, and EVs: The Road Ahead for the Global Auto Industry

14

How EU Tariffs Will Impact the Battery Electric Vehicle Market

15

2024 Presidential Election: Impacts on the US Auto Industry

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The US Auto Market: OEMs and Captive Lenders Face New Challenges

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Electrification in China - On Track but Challenging

18

Battery Industry Blues - Consequences of the EV Slowdown

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9 Highlights from our Recent Consumer Survey on Autonomous Vehicles

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Average age of vehicles in the US hit a new record

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From aspiration to reality, building the trail to vehicle electrification

22

The Road to Transformation - Charting the course for the future of trucking

23

CERAWeek - An increasingly fragile mobility and energy transition

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Connected cars and the automotive revolution

25

The Vehicle Affordability Crunch

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Waiting for Autonomy

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Too many toys on the shelf

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Warning signs on the path to mass EV adoption

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The commercial vehicle fleet accelerates toward ZEV adoption

30

The Transformation of Auto Retail – Bricks, Clicks, and People

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Auto Safety Systems - Calibration challenges and opportunities

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As the industry goes electric, expect a shakeout among internal-combustion suppliers

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Navigating a Turbulent World: Energy, Climate, Mobility, and Security

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The old way of selling cars won't work anymore

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Automotive Supply Chain & Technology Themes for 2023

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Fuel For Thought [S4|E13]: S&P Global Mobility forecasts 83.6M units in 2023

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Fuel For Thought [S4|E12]: Top 5 Global Automotive Trends and the biggest Aftermarket shows

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Fuel For Thought [S4|E11]: The future of EVs and alternative propulsion in the commercial market

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Fuel For Thought [S4|E10]: Detroit Auto Show 2022 - An industry in transition

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Fuel For Thought [S4|E9]: Automotive Marketing Signals - How inventory and loyalty impact investment

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Fuel For Thought [S4|E8]: What can OEMs do to ensure a robust and economical supply of batteries?

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Fuel For Thought [S4|E7]: What do capital markets tell us about the automotive industry?

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Fuel For Thought [S4|E6]: Dynamics of EV charging and its impacts on mobility

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Fuel For Thought [S4|E5]: CERAWeek 2022 - Pace of Change: Energy & mobility, climate and innovation

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Fuel For Thought [S4][E4]: Can the dealer of today serve the EV customer of tomorrow?

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Fuel For Thought [S4|E3]: India's CO2-reduction goals and the EV conundrum

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Fuel For Thought [S4|E1]: Consumer Electronics Show Recap 2022

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Fuel For Thought [S4|E2]: Technology Evolution in the Heavy-Duty Commercial Industry

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Fuel For Thought [S3|E12]: 2022 Automotive Outlook

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Fuel For Thought [S3|E11]: Can Electrification Deliver for Commercial Vehicles?

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Fuel For Thought [S3|E10]: Software-Defined Vehicles

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Fuel For Thought [S3|E9] - A Rocky Recovery in the Second Year of the Pandemic

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Fuel For Thought [S3|E8] - Car Buying Convenience Factor

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Fuel For Thought [S3|E7] - Automotive Electrification & Decarbonization: Towards Net-Zero

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Fuel For Thought [S3|E6] - The Chip Dip

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Fuel For Thought [S3|E5] - Retail revolution – Real or not?

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Fuel For Thought [S3|E4] - Vehicle loyalty grows in share and importance; Some brands top 60%

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Fuel For Thought [S3|E3] - The New Map – Charting the Future

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Fuel For Thought [S3|E2] - Market dynamics in the first year of the pandemic

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Fuel For Thought [S3|E1] - CES 2021 Roundup

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An Automotive Minute [S2|E45] Global-US Sales Outlook with Chris Hopson

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An Automotive Minute [S2|E44] Parts Constraints with Michael Robinet

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An Automotive Minute [S2|E43] EV Adoption with Stephanie Brinley

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Fuel for Thought [S2|E11] - Automotive Scenarios for 2021 — The Virus and the Vaccine

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An Automotive Minute [S2|E42] How COVID-19 is Changing the Auto Industry with Mark Boyadjis

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Fuel For Thought [S2|E10] - China: The current engine of the automotive industry

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An Automotive Minute [S2|E41] The EV Market with Stephanie Brinley

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An Automotive Minute [S2|E40] Connectivity with Mark Boyadjis

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An Automotive Minute [S2|E39] Cybersecurity with Jeremy Carlson

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An Automotive Minute [S2|E38] A Closer Look at One SUV Category with Tom Libby

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Fuel for Thought [S2|E9]– Incorporating Consumer Expectations in the post-COVID-19 Retail Experience

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An Automotive Minute [S2|E37] Reset with Michael Robinet

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An Automotive Minute [S2|E36] Consumer Preferences Continue to Shift with Tom Libby

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An Automotive Minute [S2|E35] California's Electric Future with Devin Lindsay

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An Automotive Minute [S2] [E34] US-based NVIDIA announces intent to acquire UK-based Arm for $40B

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Fuel for Thought [S2|E8] – The Evolving Global EV Landscape

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An Automotive Minute [S2|E33] North American Production with Stephanie Brinley

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An Automotive Minute [S2|E32] Industry Collaboration with Michael Robinet

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An Automotive Minute [S2|E31] Jeep reenters the full-size SUV segment with Stephanie Brinley

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An Automotive Minute [S2|E30] US Retail Sales in July with Chris Hopson

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Fuel for Thought [S2|E7]: Automotive Retail - The Path Forward

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An Automotive Minute [S2|E29] Average Age of Vehicles with Todd Campau

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An Automotive Minute [S2|E28] North America Automotive Industry with Michael Robinet

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An Automotive Minute [S2|E27] Changing consumer preferences in the US with Stephanie Brinley

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An Automotive Minute [S2|E26] New US Vehicle Registrations with Tom Libby

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Fuel For Thought [S2|E6]: Covid-19 Recovery

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An Automotive Minute [S2|E25] After effects of COVID-19 with Michael Robinet

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An Automotive Minute [S2|E24] US light vehicle demand with Stephanie Brinley

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An Automotive Minute [S2|E23]: Pick up truck technology with Stephanie Brinley

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An Automotive Minute [S2|E22] - USMCA with Michael Robinet

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An Automotive Minute [S2|E21] Antimicrobial interiors with Jeremy Carlson

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An Automotive Minute [S2|E20] the million mile battery with Devin Lindsay

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An Automotive Minute [S2|E19]: Automotive manufacturing restart with Stephanie Brinley

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An Automotive Minute [S2|E18]: North America Auto Industry Restart - with Michael Robinet

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Fuel for Thought [S2|E5]: Industry in Recovery - Post COVID considerations

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An Automotive Minute [S2|E17]: Survey Results of Pandemic on Revenues, R&D, and Technology

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An Automotive Minute [S2|E16] Global Sales and Production with Stephanie Brinley

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An Automotive Minute [S2|E15]: US Fuel Economy Standards with Devin Lindsay

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An Automotive Minute [S2|E14] US Light Vehicle Sales Forecast with Chris Hopson

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Fuel for Thought [S2|E4]: COVID-19 - Automotive Retail Crisis or Opportunity?

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An Automotive Minute [S2|E13]: COVID-19 Recovery with Michael Robinet

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An Automotive Minute [S2|E12]: North American LV Assembly numbers amid COVID-19

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An Automotive Minute [S2|E11] COVID-19 and the Automotive Industry with Stephanie Brinley

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An Automotive Minute [S2|E10] Hybrid and Electric Vehicles with Jeremy Carlson

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Fuel for Thought [S2|E3]: The Multi-Cultural Market - A bright spot in a flattening market

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An Automotive Minute [S2|E9]: Geneva Motor Show with Stephanie Brinley

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An Automotive Minute [S2|E9]: Geneva Motor Show with Stephanie Brinley

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An Automotive Minute [S2|E8]: New vehicle registration trends in the United States with Tom Libby

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An Automotive Minute [S2|E7]: Coronavirus Impact on Automotive with Chris Hopson

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An Automotive Minute [S2|E6]: Cadillac Escalade and Jeep Gladiator Mojave with Stephanie Brinley

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Fuel for Thought [S2|E2]: M&A in the Automotive Industry

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An Automotive Minute [S2|E5]: SUVs vs Sedans with Tom Libby

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An Automotive Minute [S2|E4]: Automotive supplier at a crossroads with Michael Robinet

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An Automotive Minute [S2|E3]: US Light Vehicle Sales with Chris Hopson

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Fuel for Thought [S2|E1]: CES Recap

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An Automotive Minute [S2|E2]: CES Recap with Jeremy Carlson

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Fuel for Thought [S2|E1]: CES Recap

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An Automotive Minute [S2|E1]: US new vehicle sales in 2020 with Stephanie Brinley

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An Automotive Minute - Episode 50: PHEVs in the United States with Stephanie Brinley

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An Automotive Minute - Episode 49: More CUVs, Different Powertrains with Devin Lindsay

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An Automotive Minute - Episode 48: North America Light Vehicle Demand with Chris Hopson

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An Automotive Minute - Episode 47: Thoughts on the proposed PSA and FCA merger with Michael Robinet

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An Automotive Minute - Episode 46: EVs at the LA Auto Show with Stephanie Brinley

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An Automotive Minute - Episode 45: 2019 US Light Vehicle Volumes with Chris Hopson

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An Automotive Minute - Episode 44: Electric Commercial Vehicles with Stephanie Brinley

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An Automotive Minute - Episode 43: AAPEX and SEMA with Mark Seng

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An Automotive Minute - Episode 42: Battery Electric Vehicles with Devin Lindsay

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An Automotive Minute - Episode 41: The Tokyo Motor Show with Stephanie Brinley

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An Automotive Minute - Episode 40: US light vehicle demand update with Chris Hopson

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Fuel for Thought - Episode 9: EV Adoption in the US Market

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An Automotive Minute - E39: Impacts of union workers' strike on GM with Stephanie Brinley

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An Automotive Minute - Episode 38: Ethnic buying trends with Marc Bland

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An Automotive Minute - Episode 37: Global Automotive Demand with Chris Hopson

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An Automotive Minute - Episode 36: Frankfurt Auto Show with Stephanie Brinley

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Fuel for Thought - Episode 8: The Impact of Multi-cultural Consumers

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An Automotive Minute - Episode 35: Electric vehicles market share and loyalty with Tom Libby

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An Automotive Minute - Episode 33: Connected Vehicle Technologies with Jeremy Carlson

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An Automotive Minute - Episode 32: Nameplate overcrowding with Stephanie Brinley

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Fuel for Thought - Episode 7: Making Money with Vehicle Data

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Au Automotive Minute - Episode 34: Supplier Challenges with Michael Robinet

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An Automotive Minute - Episode 31: Automotive Demand in Canada with Chris Hopson

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An Automotive Minute - Episode 30: Automotive Innovations with Michael Robinet

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An Automotive Minute - Episode 29: The Internal Combustion Engine - with Devin Lindsay

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An Automotive Minute - Episode 28: Average Age of US Vehicles

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An Automotive Minute - Episode 27: US light vehicle sales volumes from June 2019 with Chris Hopson

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Fuel for Thought - Episode 6: The Impact of China on the Automotive Industry with Michael Robinet

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An Automotive Minute - Episode 26: Sports cars with Stephanie Brinley

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An Automotive Minute - Episode 25: Issues suppliers are facing with Michael Robinet

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An Automotive Minute - Episode 24: Autonomous Technology from Aurora with Jeremy Carlson

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An Automotive Minute - Episode 23: Hybrid Vehicles with Stephanie Brinley

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Fuel for Thought - Episode 5: The Customer Journey with Melanie Erff

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An Automotive Minute - Episode 22: US Light Vehicle Sales with Chris Hopson (5 June 2019)

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An Automotive Minute - Episode 21: EV Sales in the US in 2026 - with Stephanie Brinley (29 May 2019)

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An Automotive Minute - Episode 20: Fuel Economy Impact on Fuel Tax Revenue with Chris Hopson

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An Automotive Minute - Episode 19: US-China Trade and China's Impact on EVs with Michael Robinet

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Fuel for Thought - Episode 4: The Role of Electrification in the CV Space with Matt Trentacosta

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An Automotive Minute - Episode 18: US Light Vehicle Sales with Stephanie Brinley (6 May 2019)

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An Automotive Minute - Episode 17: North American Production Review with Chris Hopson (1 May 2019)

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An Automotive Minute - Episode 16: New York International Auto Show with Stephanie Brinley

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An Automotive Minute - Episode 15: US Electric Vehicles with Devin Lindsay (17 April 2019)

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An Automotive Minute - Episode 14: March 2019 light vehicle sales with Chris Hopson (10 Apr 2019)

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Fuel for Thought - Episode 3: Are We Ready for the Powertrain of the Future? With Casey Selecman

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An Automotive Minute - Episode 13: Mid-sized Pickups with Stephanie Brinley (3 Apr 2019)

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An Automotive Minute - Episode 12: Vehicle Parts with Michael Robinet (27 Mar 2019)

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An Automotive Minute - Episode 11: New Technologies with Jeremy Carlson (20 Mar 2019)

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An Automotive Minute - Episode 10: Geneva Motor Show with Stephanie Brinley (13 Mar 2019)

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Fuel for Thought - Episode 2: Volume Instability, A Roadmap for Suppliers with Michael Robinet

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An Automotive Minute - Episode 9: Light Vehicle Demand with Chris Hopson (6 March 2019)

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An Automotive Minute - Episode 8: Trade Disputes with Chris Hopson (27 Feb 2019)

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An Automotive Minute - Episode 7: CAFE Standards with Devin Lindsay (20 Feb 2019)

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An Automotive Minute - Episode 6: Heavy-duty Pick-ups with Stephanie Brinley (13 Feb 2019)

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Fuel for Thought - Episode 1: Future Mobility and the Automotive Supply Chain with Mark Boyadjis

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An Automotive Minute - Episode 5: Light Vehicle Sales with Chris Hopson (6 Feb 2019)

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An Automotive Minute - Episode 4: Retaining Existing Customers with Tom Libby (30 Jan 2019)

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An Automotive Minute - Episode 3: Vehicle Choices of Ethnic Consumers with Marc Bland (23 Jan 2019)

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An Automotive Minute - Episode 2: Autonomous Driving at CES with Jeremy Carlson (16 Jan 2019)

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An Automotive Minute - Episode 1: US Auto Sales in 2018, 2019 with Chris Hopson (9 Jan 2019)