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from 2006 and 22% above such emissions in 1990. That represents a slight (0.06%) increase from 2006 and is still down 0.17% from the peak in 2005 of 2,003.6 in 2007, down 0.74% from 2006. VMT by light-duty motor vehicles increased 40% from 1990 to 2007, as a result of a confluence of factors. Tg CO 2 Eq., Tg CO 2 Eq.,

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GAC Toyota Motor Co., GTMC), Toyota Motor Corporation’s (TMC) vehicle-production and sales company established jointly with Guangzhou Automobile Group Co., GAC), has produced more than 1 million vehicles since the start of production in 2006. Production began in May 2006 on Line No. Production capacity for Line No.

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DECEMBER 21, 2012

Cumulative global sales of all Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC)-produced hybrid vehicles—i.e., Succeeded by the RX 450h in 2009, it has claimed the largest share of Lexus hybrid sales (51.2%), with 259,000 units sold through to November this year. including the Lexus brand—since 1997 topped 4.60 Earlier post.). RX 400h/450h.

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The topic of Tesla Motors and its direct-sales model continues to roil state legislatures, with bills for and against the practice under debate in several states. In May 2009, the U.S. Green Dealership NADA Tesla Motors dealers plug-in cars sales state laws' Green Dealership NADA Tesla Motors dealers plug-in cars sales state laws'

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In 2009, Asia surpassed North America as the world’s largest petroleum-consuming region as consumption rebounded from its 2008 decline. Declines in petroleum consumption in the United States in 2008 and 2009 occurred during the economic downturn. Petroleum use in Europe has declined in every year since 2006. Source: EIA.

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JULY 5, 2009

China’s motor vehicle parc has risen to more than 176.5 Other statistics: The number of motor vehicles increased by 3.92% in the first half of 2009—a slightly higher rate of increase than the same period last year. Private motor vehicles represent nearly 77% of the total, a 4.65% increase over 2008. respectively.

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APRIL 21, 2010

EU countries with CO 2 -based taxation policies by year since 2006. In 2009, motor vehicle taxes in the EU 15 amounted to €377 billion (US$505 billion) or 3.4% By April last year, sixteen Member States had CO 2 -related taxation, up from fourteen in 2008, eleven in 2007 and nine in 2006. Data: ACEA. Click to enlarge.

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Then the suits in Dearborn decided to kill the Sable after 2005, with the Taurus itself following after 2007 (with all new 2007-2007 Tauruses sold only to fleet buyers beginning with the first day of 2006). Look, I found a Merlot 2006 Montego just one row over from today's Junkyard Find ! The Freestyle became the Taurus X.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2015

Honda Motor Co., Takanobu Ito, the current President, Chief Operating Officer and Representative Director, will remain on the board and assume the post of Director and Advisor to Honda Motor. From April 2004 to March 2006, Hachigo was stationed in the US as Senior Vice President of Honda R&D Americas, Inc.,

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Since 2006, the company has been financially struggling, and applied for protection from creditors in October 2007. The government had planned to invest in the EV program in 2009, but refrained due to Heuliez’s earlier inability to guarantee commitments. Earlier post.) Earlier post.)

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Total Ford Motor Company sales (Ford, Lincoln and Mercury) in 2010 totalled 1.935 million, up 19.4% versus 2009. Since its first full year of sales in 2006 through 2010, the Ford Fusion has expanded share of the midsize segment by 5.2 In 2006, Fusion had sales of 142,502 and 6.7% percentage points. of segment share.

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NOVEMBER 28, 2012

The joint venture between GM China, SAIC and Wuling Motors will begin construction of its new facility early next year, pending relevant government approvals. SGMW has been China’s leading mini-commercial vehicle producer since 2006. billion (US$1 billion) first phase is scheduled to open in 2015.

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JUNE 25, 2009

For its Technology Day 2009 in Germany, BMW focused on describing its work with aerodyanmics, engines and transmissions in the context of its EfficientDyanmics development strategy. From 2006 to 2008, BMW’s average fuel consumption and CO 2 ratings decreased by 16%, the average MINI ratings by 20%. Click to enlarge.

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AUGUST 1, 2009

Schwartz stepped down as President of Raser Technologies at the end of July 2009 to pursue other opportunities. Spellman was the Vice President of the Transportation and Industrial segment, and also joined Raser in 2006. He has more than 20 years of engineering experience with motors in the automotive industry.

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In this article, let’s discuss the thrilling and dramatic story of Tesla Motors and how did they survive through the challenging situations. Yes, he founded SpaceX but not Tesla motors. From then onwards the course of Tesla motors was to change forever. The Beginning (2003). Musk Joining The Venture (2004).

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In 2006, the EU adopted new standards on air conditioning systems in motor vehicles with the aim of reducing harmful emissions and combating global warming (Directive 2006/40/EC or MAC Directive). The sending of a statement of objections does not prejudge the final outcome of the investigation.

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The next-generation Civic will offer three different powertrains, said John Mendel, Executive Vice President, American Honda Motor Co.: million units since the 2006 model went on sale in late 2005. In 2010, Honda sold 260,218 units in the US, up marginally from the 259,722 units in 2009. gasoline, hybrid and natural gas.

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The Charter now also references the E100 and B100 Guidelines published by the WWFC Committee in 2009. The current 4th edition of the WWFC was published in September 2006. The revised Category 4 will allow biodiesel in diesel fuel at levels up to 5% by volume. Proposed 5 th Edition Worldwide Fuel Charter.

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MARCH 25, 2010

VVC filed applications for both loans in March 2009. The DOE conducted an extensive technical, market, financial, regulatory, credit and legal analysis following its determination that the applications were substantially complete in May 2009. That work began in July 2009 and was targeted for completion in the third quarter 2011.

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That resulted in the forming of the customized store Galpin Auto Sports activities in 2006. “If you really like people, and I genuinely do, you can keep the customers for generations,” Boeckmann, who used to be named an Automobile Information All-Megastar in 2005, mentioned in 2009. ” Galpin Motors ranks Incorrect.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2015

Separately, SAIC-GM-Wuling (SGMW), a joint venture between GM China, SAIC and Wuling Motors, announced plans to establish a manufacturing facility in Indonesia to build Wuling brand vehicles for the country’s expanding vehicle market. It has been China’s leading mini-commercial vehicle producer since 2006.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2009

Toyota Motor Europe (TME) has appointed Masato Katsumata to the position of Senior Vice-President of Research & Development (R&D), effective 1 February 2009. In 2005, Katsuma he was named Chief Engineer of a new-generation Toyota vehicle, which will be revealed at the Geneva Motor Show on 2 March 2009.

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FEBRUARY 15, 2011

Ian Clifford has resigned from his position as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of ZENN Motor Company Inc (ZMC) and has assumed the role of Founder and Vice-Chair of the Board of Directors of ZMC. Clifford, who founded ZMC in 2001, will continue to play a key role in defining ZENN’s future vision and strategic plans, the company said.

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MAY 25, 2009

GAC Toyota Motor Co., GTMC), a vehicle-production and sales joint venture between Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) and Guangzhou Automobile Group Co., The China-produced Highlander has a 2009 sales target of 20,000 vehicles; the new line will eventually produce 160,000 units per year. Sales of the vehicle in China begin today.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2009

Honda Motor Co., Honda is continuing its collaborative research on bioethanol production technology with RITE (Research Institute of Innovative Technology for the Earth) which began in 2006 ( earlier post ). The construction is scheduled to begin in April 2009, with the goal to begin operations in November 2009.

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NOVEMBER 14, 2017

Zhejiang Geely Holding Group has entered into an agreement to acquire Terrafugia, a US-based company developing practical flying cars.Terrafugia was founded in 2006 by five MIT graduates; since then, the company has delivered a number of working prototypes. Terrafugia’s vision for the future is the TF-X.

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Since 2006, Ford has reduced the number of manufacturing build issues when a vehicle is first produced by more than 90%. Investment efficiency: Virtual tools have already reduced the investment it takes to assemble a vehicle by more than 20% since 2009.

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The USV weighs just over 100 kilograms, and its motor propels it at up to 33.3 Her water expeditions throughout the world include five months during 2005 and 2006, when she and her husband rowed from Portugal to Costa Rica. kilometers per hour. “We Angus knows firsthand about how challenging the ocean can be.

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NOVEMBER 26, 2009

Elektromotive and The PluginCompany are working together to educate major businesses and legislators in Belgium and Luxembourg about the benefits of zero-emissions motoring and the need for compatible recharging infrastructures.

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MARCH 10, 2011

25 city car as the test bed, Shell engineers formulated an ultra low viscosity 0W-10 motor oil. Pennzoil motor oil has been one of the leading motor oil brands in the USA since 1985. In 2006, Shell acquired a 75% share in Tongyi, which is China’s leading independent lubricant manufacturer. benefit on a combined cycle.

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DECEMBER 9, 2009

Volkswagen AG and Suzuki Motor Corporation have signed a framework agreement to establish a close long-term strategic partnership. million motorcycles in the 2008/2009 financial year. Suzuki had established a strategic alliance with General Motors in 1981, which ultimately resulted in GM holding 20% of the company. Osamu Suzuki.

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MARCH 11, 2009

Total combined Toyota and Lexus hybrid vehicle sales in the US have topped the one million mark, according to Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), USA. One year later in April 2006, the Lexus GS 450h made its debut as the world’s first front-engine, rear-wheel drive, full-hybrid performance sedan. million vehicles through January of this year.

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Target features for the hybrid roadster include a 600 cc internal combustion engine and 20 kW continuous power electric motor powered by a Li-ion battery pack that delivers similar acceleration to the Spyder 990 RS roadster. Its mandate is to develop advanced technologies in the field of motorized recreational vehicles.

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NOVEMBER 27, 2010

Industry sales in the region are expected to increase from 16 million units in 2009, to an estimated 50 million units by 2020. Ford has invested US $4 billion since 2006 in the region and employs more than 25,000 people there. The all new Ford Ranger made its global debut last month at the Australian International Motor Show.

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JULY 23, 2015

A total of 87 new BEV and PHEV production cars were presented worldwide between 2006-2013. The study found that activities of international car manufacturers in the field of electrified vehicle concepts (XEV) worldwide increased significantly for the first time from 2006 and especially from 2009 onwards. Click to enlarge.

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The members are European, North American and Asian OEMs: Chrysler/Fiat, Ford, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Jaguar Land Rover, Mazda, PSA, Renault and Toyota. From 2006 to 2009 SAE International administered a cooperative research project (CRP1234) which evaluated R-1234yf, a new low global warming potential (GWP) automotive refrigerant.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2009

As part of a concerted effort to encourage zero-emissions motoring in the city, councilors have given the go ahead to install an initial 10 Elektrobays in Brighton by the end of 2009, with a further 10 planned for installation early next year. The remaining Elektrobays will be installed in two phases.

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