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Blink and Hubject form partnership increasing access to EV charging networks in the US

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Working with OEM automobile-manufacturers in implementing the ISO 15118 communication protocol is envisioned to be the first step in implementing seamless communication between electric vehicles and charging networks without the need for any human interaction during the charging process. Blink Charging Co.,

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Pike ranks Volkswagen Group as the global leader in clean diesel vehicles

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Pike’s Contenders category includes BMW; PSA. million diesel passenger cars sold in 2011, according to the European Automobile Manufacturers Association. million in 2012 to 12 million. The company has long. been a leader in selling diesel vehicles and is making a strong push for emerging clean diesel markets, Pike notes.

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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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The detailed data supporting the report were obtained directly from automobile manufacturers. The final MY 2013 adjusted, real world CO 2 emissions rate for all light-duty gasoline and diesel-fueled vehicles is 369 g/m—a 7 g/mi decrease relative to MY 2012. mpg higher than MY 2012. mpg, which is 0.5

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EUCAR calls for targeted support for automotive initiatives in €80B Horizon 2020 program; targeting €5B budget

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Rémi Bastien, Renault’s Senior Vice President of Research, Advanced Studies and Materials and 2012 Chairman of EUCAR, set out the association’s recommendations on Horizon 2020 to an audience of MEPs (Members of European Parliament) and stakeholders at a seminar in the European Parliament on 20 June.

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What is the Combined Charging System (CCS) Standard?

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SAE International (Society of Automotive Engineers) and the European Automobile Manufacturing Association (ACEA) proposed the Combined Charging System (CCS) standard in 2011. What are CCS “combo plugs”? The CCS Combo 1 (CCS1) connector uses the standard U.S. SAE J1772 plug and inlet for the U.S. 1-phase AC connection.

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ARB Report Finds Reflective Glazing to Meet Cool Cars Regulation Will Not Impact Certain Portable Devices

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Based on these requirements, ARB expects reflective glazing to be installed on windshields in 2012 and on all windows in 2016, unless automobile manufacturers decide to use an alternate performance option for 2016 and beyond. ARB tested manufacturer-installed reflective windows in vehicles from Mercedes-Benz, BMW and GM.

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BMW unveils the production i3 in New York, London and Beijing; efficiency, dynamics and a supporting ecosystem of services

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In a simultaneous—and video linked—unveil in New York, London and Beijing, BMW introduced the production version of its i3 battery-electric vehicle on Monday. The BMW i3 uses the BMW eDrive rear-wheel drive powertrain previously found on the BMW ActiveE (but the i3 is significantly lighter). Earlier post.)

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