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Competition and trade in the U.S. auto parts sector
Exports of U.S. made auto parts have stalled in recent years, while import levels of auto parts have continued to increase. The authors detail the magnitude and destination of U.S. imports and exports of specific auto parts in order to assess the challenges facing U.S. parts suppliers.
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The changing relationship between headquarters and cities
A recent Chicago Fed conference looked at the shifting geography of company headquarters, with a public policy focus on headquarters as a much-desired target of economic development efforts.
Charging Ahead: Will the Growth of Electric Vehicles Change the Auto Manufacturing Footprint in North America?
The automotive industry has embarked on a major transition from manufacturing gasoline-powered vehicles to producing electric vehicles (EVs). This transition is impacting nearly every aspect of the industry, ranging from vehicle design and development all the way to vehicle fueling and repair. What does the transition to EVs portend for the production footprint of light vehicles (i.e., cars and light trucks) across North America through the end of this decade? In this Chicago Fed Insights article, we summarize our recently published research that addresses this question.
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Estimating U.S. metropolitan area export and import competition
This article estimates the extent to which the manufacturing sectors of U.S. metropolitan economies face competition from abroad and, in turn, how much they export overseas.
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Assessing the Midwest economy--a longer view
Charging Ahead: What Does Electrification Mean for the Footprint of the Auto Industry?
Given the uncertainties over the pace of the transition from engine-powered to battery-powered vehicles, carmakers have taken steps to make production of their ICE (internal combustion engine) vehicles more efficient. Such efforts are designed to help carmakers remain profitable during a period of incurring high costs in developing electric vehicles. One strategy available to carmakers is to cut back on the variety of engine models available across their vehicle model offerings. In simplifying engine options available to consumers, carmakers can reduce the number of engine programs needed to ...
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Making cars smarter: The growing role of electronics in automobiles
Electronics make up nearly 40% of the content of today?s average new automobile, and their share will continue to grow. On June 2, 2011, as part of the eighteenth annual Automotive Outlook Symposium (AOS), the Chicago Fed hosted a panel of experts at its Detroit Branch to examine the current and future roles of electronics in motor vehicles.
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The Impact of Trade on the North American Auto Industry
On September 4–5, 2019, the Chicago Fed held a conference at its Detroit Branch to discuss trade’s role in shaping the North American auto industry. This event brought together nearly 100 attendees, including industry leaders, academics, and policymakers.