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EIA: E85 fueling station availability is increasing, but slowly; in 2% of all retail stations

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The number of retail fueling stations offering E85 blend (up to 85% ethanol) has grown rapidly since 2007, according to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). Retail stations selling E85 have historically been concentrated in the Midwest, where they benefit from a readily available ethanol fuel supplied to blenders.

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Mercedes-Benz further expands Car-to-X communication; pothole detection

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If the chassis control unit registers such an event, and the “Car-to-X Communication” service is activated, the information is sent to the Mercedes-Benz Cloud in real time via the mobile phone network, together with positional data. Mercedes-Benz passenger cars produced from 2016 onwards can receive the warning information.

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DOE issues Request for Information on hydrogen storage for onboard vehicle applications

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COPVs designed to store hydrogen gas at pressures up to 700 bar are being deployed in fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) currently available on the market. Waterfall plot of the 2013 700 bar compressed hydrogen storage system cost baseline and 2015 cost status update. and other components such as liner and boss materials.

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California Energy Commission approves $2.9B investment for zero-emission transportation infrastructure

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900 million for light-duty EV charging infrastructure. The funds will become available over the next four years and distributed to projects through a mix of competitive funding solicitations and direct funding agreements. Last month, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) approved a complementary plan for $2.6

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DOT proposes requiring event data recorders on all light-duty vehicles beginning in 2014

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black boxes”)in all light passenger vehicles beginning 1 September 2014. NHTSA estimates that approximately 96% of model year 2013 passenger cars and light-duty vehicles are already equipped with EDR capability. These devices are located in the vehicle and require special hardware and software to copy the information.

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Chrysler unveils 2013 Ram with array of new systems focused on fuel economy

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2013 Ram 1500 at the New York International Auto Show. Chrysler unveiled the 2013 Ram pickup, featuring an array of fuel-saving systems including a more fuel efficient and more powerful 3.6-liter Specific fuel economy figures are note available yet.) The new eight-speed also is available with the 5.7-liter Stop-start.

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Nissan unveils 2013 Altima Sedan; 38 mpg highway

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2013 Altima. The Altima ranked as the second best-selling car in the US in 2011; the redesigned 2013 Altima Sedan goes on sale at Nissan dealers nationwide in July at a starting MSRP of $21,500. The 2013 Altima equipped with the 4-cylinder, 2.5-liter The 2013 Altima’s front suspension uses an independent front strut design.

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