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JRC report assesses R&I in low-emission alternative energy for transport (ALT) in Europe; €2.3B spent from 2007-2020

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Electricity is covered separately in the Transport electrification (ELT) roadmap. billion has been invested in research and innovation (R&I) for low-emission alternative energy for transport (ALT), focusing on tank-to-wheel emissions and therefore excluding energy and fuel production, between 2007 and 2020.

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First Acura electric SUV to be named ZDX; co-developed with GM

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Acura announced that its first all-new full-electric SUV coming to market in 2024 will be named the Acura ZDX. The ZDX name pays homage to a previous Acura model of the same name, which was the first vehicle styled from the ground up in the Acura Design Studio which opened in Los Angeles in 2007. Earlier post.). 2011 Acura ZDX.

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NHTSA opens prelim investigation into MY 2007-2008 Camry Hybrid braking problem

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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened a preliminary investigation (PE14001) to to assess the cause, scope and frequency of reported intermittent loss of assisted braking in model year (MY) 2007-2008 Toyota Camry hybrid electric vehicles (HEV).

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DTF: Diesel dominates commercial truck, transit and school bus fleets in US

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Electric and other categories each register less than 1%. About 32% of all electric trucks nationwide are in California, where for every electric truck there are about 300 diesel trucks (all years, Classes 3-8). Nationwide, for every electric commercial truck in operation, there are 995 trucks powered by diesel.

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India Releases GHG Report; Fifth Largest Emitter in 2007

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India has released a report on its greenhouse gas emissions in 2007, becoming the first “non-Annex I” (i.e. India GHG emissions by sector in 2007 (million tons of CO 2 eq). Net Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions from India in 2007 (emissions with land use, land use change and forestry, LULUCF), were 1727.71 million in 2007.

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PHEV version of new VW Tiguan to have electric range of up to 100 km

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With plug-in hybrid drive, the new Tiguan will achieve electric ranges of up to 100 kilometers in the future. million units sold since the launch in autumn 2007. The electric range of the new plug-in hybrid drives has been increased to up to 100 kilometers compared with the predecessors, depending on equipment.

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Fisker reports more than $100M in revenue Jan-Apr 2012; more than $1B in funding since 2007

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The EVer (Electric Vehicle extended range) powertrain of the Fisker Karma. The company, which began deliveries of the Fisker Karma luxury four-door extended range electric sedan in December 2011, also said that it has delivered 1,000 vehicles to customers in the US and Europe. Click to enlarge.

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