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Supply Chain Matters News Capsule Update September 18 2023

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Last week, the industry publication Aviation Week published its report, Pratt GTF Repair Plan Jolts Beleaguered Airline Industry. Specifically noted in the report: “ The effect on the airline industry will be profound.” Reportedly the news of a far broader inspection program caught most airline providers by surprise.

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Added Information to Report of Volkswagen Battery Plant Investment in Canada

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Thomas , Ontario , upwards of a two hour drive from Detroit. Inflation Reduction Act , which fosters consumer incentives to purchase EV vehicles if 50 percent of major battery components are produced in North America. These incentives reportedly involve annual subsidies and grants to offset the facility’s cost.

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EV Acceleration Around the Globe

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Source: Diffusion of Innovations, Everett Rogers, 5th Edition In the world of disruption, innovators, like me, are seen as crazy people. Sales numbers indicate that global early adopters are starting to purchase EVs. Countries like Norway (where climate change is very real) are purchasing almost 90% electric vehicles.

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Volkswagen Selects Canada for North America Battery Production

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Thomas, Ontario , upwards of a two hour drive from Detroit. Inflation Reduction Act , which fosters consumer incentives to purchase EV vehicles if 50 percent of major battery components are produced in North America. Plans reportedly call for the facility to be operational by 2027.

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EPA, White House in Talks to Push BEV Targets Back

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Recent media reports suggest that the White House is contemplating responding to political and industry feedback by potentially delaying the stringent EPA fuel economy regulations initially set for 2027-2032. manufacturing prowess and reduce dependency on foreign components, particularly those sourced from China.

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EPA and White House Set Revised CO2 Targets for Automakers

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Recent media reports have suggested that the White House has been contemplating responding to political and industry feedback by potentially delaying the stringent EPA fuel economy regulations initially set for 2027-2032. manufacturing prowess and reduce dependency on foreign components, particularly those sourced from China.