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Hyundai Motor expands partnership with US Government to support further exploration of hydrogen fuel cell technologies

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Hyundai and the US Federal Government’s cooperation in hydrogen and fuel cell technologies dates back to 2004, when the South Korean automotive corporation and its affiliate Kia Motors Corporation offered 33 fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEV) for the DOE’s “Controlled Hydrogen Fleet and Infrastructure Demonstration and Validation Project.”.

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2011 edition of EPA Fuel Economy Trends report shows several advanced powertrain technologies making significant gains

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Since 1975, overall new light-duty vehicle CO 2 emissions have moved through four phases: 1) a rapid decrease from MY 1975 through MY 1981; 2) a slower decrease until reaching a valley in MY 1987; 3) a gradual increase until MY 2004; and 4) a decrease for the seven years beginning in MY 2005, with the largest decrease in MY 2009.

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EPA annual trends report finds new vehicle fuel economy at record 24.1 mpg; new powertrain technologies rapidly gaining share

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mpg increase over the previous year and an increase of nearly 5 mpg since 2004. Based on longer term trends since MY 2004, truck SUVs have the largest cumulative percentage fuel economy improvement of 27%, followed by both cars and car SUVs at 23%. l/100 km)—a 0.5 mpg, or 25%, with an average annual improvement of about 0.5

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Study of Sustainable Value in Automobile Manufacturing Finds Mixed Performance for Most OEMs, BMW and Toyota as the Clear Leaders

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The authors note that other leading manufacturers including Porsche, KIA or Chinese manufacturers are still not producing sufficient sustainability performance data.). GM has consistently produced only a negative Sustainable Value, and reveals a downside trend over the entire review period.

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EAA National Board nominations from across North America

Electric Auto Association

He has been driving electric for more than 10 years and has been active in the Golden Gate chapter since shortly after the chapter was formed in 2004. They also have a Chevy Bolt and Kia Niro PHEV. About Dale: Dale drives a Tesla Model S and a Tesla Model 3. What is your most effective contribution toward the adoption of EVs?

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EAA National Board nominations from across North America

Electric Auto Association

He has been driving electric for more than 10 years and has been active in the Golden Gate chapter since shortly after the chapter was formed in 2004. They also have a Chevy Bolt and Kia Niro PHEV. About Dale: Dale drives a Tesla Model S and a Tesla Model 3. What is your most effective contribution toward the adoption of EVs?

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DOE releases final report from 6-year national fuel cell vehicle demo; key targets met, with twice the efficiency of today’s gasoline vehicles

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The project—the Controlled Hydrogen Fleet and Infrastructure Validation and Demonstration Project, also referred to as the National Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV) Learning Demonstration—met its key technical targets, the NREL report said. Daimler and BP; GM and Shell; Chevron, UTC Power and Hyundai-Kia; and Ford and BP.)

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