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IHS Markit: US gasoline demand could be cut almost in half due to COVID-19

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The magnitude of gasoline demand decline will be much greater than the impact of the 2008 recession and could be further protracted depending on how effective social distancing measures are at controlling the spread of the COVID-19 virus. during the global recession in 2008/2009. IHS Markit forecasts 2020 US auto sales to be 14.4

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The Long View from SAE 2009 World Congress

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During the intervening six and half years in the US alone, the auto industry will sell a projected 70-80 million internal combustion engine cars, pointing out the importance of improving today’s technology. He works for Systemica, who has been contracted to design the Personal Rapid Transit (PRT) system for the citadel of Masdar.

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US DOE Issues Request for Information on Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Market Development; Reports to Congress on Program

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DOE is looking for information on other and related potential early market applications, including but not limited to airport ground support equipment, personal mobility applications, and grounds-keeping equipment. Integrated renewable hydrogen systems and public-private community-based partnerships. Since that time, DOE has dedicated $1.2

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Heard At The Show: Snippets from SAE 2009 World Congress

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How did the high fuel prices impact customer behavior in 2008? Personal mobility redefined. Skalny and TARDEC are leveraging synergies between the auto industry, the commercial truck business and the federal government to improve the DOD’s fleet fuel economy without sacrificing soldier safety. kg) of aluminum used.

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EngineLab Developing New Approach to Engine Control

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If you are driving a 2008 Acme Motors A1, it may have launched in 2006 and the microprocessor may have been sourced in 2003. There are a couple of reasons why today’s ECUs have microprocessors that are out of date. First, the microprocessor is sourced several years prior to production to support the vehicle development process.

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Automotive Market Research Perspectives on Selling Green in a Try-to-Survive Market

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He shared with the audience his roller coaster analogy: Any person who is interested in riding a roller coaster isn’t looking for the safest roller coaster they can find. Edwards believes that while consumers move up the tree into areas like freedom and esteem they always maintain a strong connection to the security foundation.

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SAE New Energy Vehicle Forum: China’s focus on NEVs may have profound impact on future of transportation

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The details of that specific situation may result in an electric vehicle parc somewhat different than in Western countries, other speakers noted, and may indeed—given the obvious scale of the China market—herald a major transformation in transportation, including the type and role of personal vehicles, others suggested.