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CRC study finds some adverse results from use of mid-level ethanol blends in MY 2001-2009 engines; DOE and ethanol industry say study significantly flawed

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The Sustaining Members of CRC are the American Petroleum Institute (API) and a group of automobile manufacturer members (Chrysler, Ford, General Motors, Honda, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Toyota, and Volkswagen). The CRC Engine Durability study took duplicates of eight different vehicle model engines spanning 2001-2009 model years.

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Toyota & Daimler Merging Hino & Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Brands

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On Tuesday, Toyota Motor Corp. confirmed plans to merge its truck-making subsidiary Hino Motors with the rival Mitsubishi Fuso that’s owned by Daimler AG. Meanwhile, Hino Motors has been wholly owned by Toyota Motor Corp. since 2001 and enjoyed a working partnership with Japan’s largest automaker since the 1960s.

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Riversimple introduces Rasa prototype two-seater fuel cell vehicle; 300 miles on 1.5kg H2; production version in 2018

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For a fixed monthly fee and mileage allowance, similar in expenditure to leasing and running a new family-sized hatchback, the company will cover all repair, maintenance, insurance and fuel expenses. Riversimple plans to offer the car to motorists through a “sale-of-service” model.

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Navigant Research forecasts new EV global sales of > 346,000 units in 2014; 10 predictions for the year

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Broadly, Navigant expects expansion in both the higher end of the market (thereby putting competitive pressure on Tesla Motors), as Audi, BMW, Cadillac, Mercedes, Saab, and Volvo introduce their first plug-in cars. Tesla Motors will have a bumpy year. More mainstream models will come from Kia, Mahindra, Škoda, and Volkswagen.

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Plug-In Hybrids (or Plugin Hybrids)

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And were gratified that General Motors recognizes this study as validation of its decision to evolve to the electrification of transportation. model in 2001 by the DOEs Argonne National Lab estimates hybrids reduce greenhouse gases by 22%, and plug-in hybrids by 36% (see table 2). The GREET 1.6 Using the average U.S.

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An interview with Riversimple

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Q: Technically speaking, what do you see as the biggest obstacle to a hydrogen driven economy? We are designing a solution to providing a mobility service, in which all costs are fully bundled, so we have a direct financial interest in minimising maintenance and maximising vehicle longevity, reliability, vehicle lifespan and ownership cycles.