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EPA waives requirements for gasoline pump vapor recovery

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However, as required by the Clean Air Act, automobile manufacturers began installing onboard refueling vapor recovery (ORVR) technologies in 1998, making gas stations’ systems increasingly redundant. Since 2006, all new automobiles and light trucks (pickups, vans and SUVs) are equipped with ORVR systems.

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Passenger Vehicle Sales in India in FY 2009 Climb 25.6%

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from the prior year, according to figures from the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers. Medium and heavy-duty commercial vehicles (MHCVs) registered growth at 33.6%; Light Commercial Vehicles grew at 42.7%. However, MHCV sales during the period was still lower than 2006-07. Passenger car sales grew by 25.1%

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China BAK to Supply Li-ion Batteries for Electric Bus Project in China

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one of the largest lithium-ion battery cell manufacturers as measured by production output, has begun to execute a contract with Jilin Hi-tech Electric Vehicle Co., Ltd, an affiliated company of First Automobile Group Co., In February 2006, China BAK Battery formed a contract manufacturing partnership with A123Systems.

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EPA proposes waiving Federal requirements for stations to capture gasoline vapors when vehicles refuel beginning in 2013

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However, as required by the Clean Air Act, automobile manufacturers began installing onboard refueling vapor recovery (ORVR) technologies in 1998, making gas stations’ systems redundant. Since 2006, all new automobiles and light trucks (pickups, vans, and SUVs) are equipped with ORVR.

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Audi revamps 2015 R18 e-tron quattro Le Mans diesel hybrid racer; 4MJ class

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In 2006, Audi’s TDI engine debuted at Le Mans, followed by eight victories until 2014. We expect that the technological progress resulting from the fierce competitive pressure exerted by four automobile manufacturers that are now involved will significantly improve lap times this season—while concurrently reducing fuel consumption.

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Honda launches new “Green Path” initiatives for manufacturing and operations; new $210M paint line at Marysville with new 4C2B process

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In 2006, Honda was the first auto company to voluntarily and publicly announce targets for the reduction of its CO 2 emissions for its products and operations globally. The Marysville plant’s Line 2 operation received a major renovation in 2006. Source: Honda North America. Click to enlarge. from a high of 755 kg/auto in FY11.

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Mitsubishi to begin offering customers test drives of North American spec i-MiEV in November

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Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) is $29,125—$6,075 less than electric vehicles produced by other mainstream automobile manufacturers—for the base ES model before a federal tax credit of $7,500 and available state financial incentives (subject to availability of funding).

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