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US imports of sugarcane ethanol from Brazil fell by 40% last year to 242 million gallons, according to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). This reduced Brazil’s need for US ethanol imports, while Brazil exported significant volumes to the United States, largely due to growing US Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) targets.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2012

A status review of California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) ( earlier post ) for the period of 2011 and the first quarter of 2012 by Dr. Sonia Yeh at the Institute of Transportation Studies, UC Davis and Julie Witcover found that regulated parties in the LCFS—i.e., gCO 2 e/MJ for gasoline.

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APRIL 4, 2012

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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l/100 km), up from the 2013 model’s 44/44/44 mpg. The 2014 Civic Natural Gas will be available at Honda dealers in 37 states on February 15 with an MSRP starting at $26,6402 and a EPA ratings of 27/38/31 mpg (8.7/6.2/7.6 The Civic Natural Gas comes in a standard and Leather Navi trim, both with a 5-speed automatic transmission.

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And where access is available, it can be too expensive. The IEEE Standards Association Connectivity and Telecom Practice is working on the issue, researching communities’ needs and collaborating with other organizations. Five videos are available: Designing a User-Centered Interface for Rural Communities.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2014

The US Energy Information Administration’s (EIA) short-term forecasts of US gasoline consumption, which cover the current and upcoming calendar year, have risen 1.6% The STEO forecast of 2014 gasoline consumption was generally declining between January 2013 and September 2013, but has risen over the past year. billion gallons).

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Once the ESP or ABS sensors of these vehicles have recognized slippery road conditions, this information, including the GPS data, is sent to the Daimler Vehicle Backend in real time, using the mobile radio network. To use the Car-to-X service the customer must also hold a Mercedes me connect account.

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AUGUST 26, 2013

higher than estimates obtained using standard methods (6.3 EI BC is typically estimated using the SN for LTO emissions, and no standard method exists for cruise emissions, with researchers typically applying ad hoc estimates of fleet-averaged EI BC.[In Barrett (2013) Global Civil Aviation Black Carbon Emissions.

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2012

The CAN-Gateway ECU captures driving data—including GPS data, accelerator pedal strokes, steering angles, brake operation signals, gear shift signals, engine rpm count, water temperature, and vehicle speed—from a dedicated onboard GPS as well as CAN information exchanged among onboard ECUs. Densan System Co.,

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Bloomberg, the founder of Bloomberg Philanthropies and Mayor of New York City, 2002-2013. The agreement also fills a long-missing link for mobility companies, providing a common standard for sharing data across all cities, where local requirements currently vary widely. Lyft will follow with a release their own city speed data set.

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MAY 6, 2013

General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2012 and 2013 Buick LaCrosse and Regal, and model year 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco vehicles equipped with the eAssist light electrification system. Starting with the arrival of 2013 models, eAssist is standard on the Regal with the discontinuation of the 2.4L 1 April 2013.

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2013

Also, we believe that NCAP is an important consumer information program that not only educates consumers about the potential benefits of advanced safety technologies, but also supports the provision of these potentially life-saving technologies to the American public. Even after the agency promulgates a final rule to amend FMVSS No.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2011

The California Air Resources Board (ARB) will consider at its December 2011 meeting amendments to the Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) regulation. These provisions would specify the process and information submittals needed for a fuel provider to opt in or opt out as a regulated party. Earlier post.). Credit Trading.

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MAY 2, 2013

Porsche is implementing an integrated, global charging solution with the plug-in Panamera S E Hybrid (earlier post ), which made its world debut at the 2013 Shanghai Auto Show. The Porsche Universal Charger (AC) is included as standard equipment for the Panamera S E-Hybrid and can be used globally. Click to enlarge.

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MARCH 11, 2012

In February, one in four LaCrosse buyers chose the standard eAssist model, according to GM. When sales peaked for eAssist’s predecessor, the national average cost for a gallon of regular fuel was $3.90, according to the US Energy Information Administration. It is currently available on that vehicle as a stand-alone option.

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JUNE 28, 2013

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has announced a competition ( 2013-NIST-ADV-MAT-COE-01 ) to create an Advanced Materials Center of Excellence to foster interdisciplinary collaborations between NIST researchers and scientists and engineers from academia and industry. Earlier post.). Eastern time.

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Debra and I finally got our first electric car, A 2012 Toyota RAV4 EV, a joint production with Tesla, in January of 2013. Debra Bushweit Galliani in 2013 with our first electric car. But then it quickly became evident that the price would be much higher and the car wasn’t going to be available on time.

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MARCH 10, 2014

The California Air Resources Board (ARB) staff has posted a Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) Re-Adoption Concept Paper, which will be discussed during the LCFS workshop on 11 March 2014. Modification of Compliance Curves for Gasoline and Diesel Standards. This will likely keep LCFS regulatory standards at 2013 levels through 2015.

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JANUARY 31, 2013

The 2013 SAE International High Octane Fuels Symposium (HOFS) this week in Washington, DC, explored the pros and the cons of high octane fuels, with a particular focus on using ethanol as the source of the octane improvement. The “ obvious driver ” for the consideration of a high octane fuel (HOF), said Prof. —Thomas McCarthy.

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DECEMBER 7, 2012

The US Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) proposed a new standard that would capture valuable safety-related data in the seconds before and during a motor vehicle crash. These devices are located in the vehicle and require special hardware and software to copy the information.

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The Citroën Berlingo leisure activity vehicle is now available with an electric drivetrain. The new E-Berlingo Multispace is equipped with the electric drivetrain technology presented in 2013 on the electric Berlingo light commercial vehicle (LCV). The reversing camera, available as an option, makes parking easier.

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liter EcoBoost engine with a new six-speed manual transmission and standard Auto Start-Stop feature in the US-spec Focus. US EPA fuel economy ratings are not yet available. with 1,097,618 cars sold worldwide in 2013, compared to 1,014,965 units in 2012. 2015 Ford Focus Electric. 2015 Ford Focus Electric. Click to enlarge.

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APRIL 23, 2014

As wireless charging has become more available and easy to use, it also might allow automakers to reduce battery size and weight on electric and hybrid electric vehicles. An SAE Taskforce is developing standards for wireless charging and positioning of electric vehicles (SAE J2954). Earlier post.) Earlier post.).

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Supporting DC charging based on the CCS standard, the system allows an impressive charging capacity of up to 350 kW. Information about the seat, for example, can be shown on this digital strip. Map information is also shown in the front area of the strip. Earlier post.).

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MAY 29, 2014

The governors of the 8 states began this latest collaboration with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding on 24 October 2013. Since the MOU signing, state regulators, the auto industry and infrastructure developers and other stakeholders have shared information and best practices to help move this effort forward. Earlier post.)

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DECEMBER 12, 2014

At the international CES in Las Vegas in January, Continental, together with its collaboration partner IBM and location cloud company HERE, will demonstrate a new stage in the evolution of eHorizon, which currently provides drivers with information about hills, curves and junctions on the route ahead. Earlier post.). Earlier post.)

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FEBRUARY 4, 2012

The first product, a 30 kW dealership-based unit, will be available in North America and Europe and meet SAE and IEC standards. Future products leveraging the same technology will be launched to accommodate outdoor applications such as retail and public locations and other global charging standards/protocols.

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Battery electric transit buses are increasingly available from a variety of manufacturers and some school buses are commercially available. Battery electric shuttle buses are also increasingly available, as are other medium-duty BEVs, primarily delivery vehicles. Commercially available. ~40 Number in Service. Transit Bus.

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OCTOBER 17, 2012

2013 Scion iQ EV. Toyota Motor Sales (TMS) USA announced the arrival of the 2013 Scion iQ EV in the United States. Approximately 90 iQ EVs will be available for fleet and car-sharing applications. An available range map displays an estimate of the distance the iQ EV can travel on its current state of charge.

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2015

By the end of 2015, Toyota will make a new ITS (Intelligent Transportation System) safety package available on three models in Japan. The package, named ITS Connect, uses Japan’s standardized ITS frequency of 760 MHz to receive and share data transmitted by external infrastructure and other vehicles.

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Smart people around the world are hard at work to automate driving, but systems available to consumers today, like Tesla’s ‘Autopilot’ system, are designed to assist drivers with specific tasks in limited environments.

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FEBRUARY 24, 2014

The smallest engine in the company’s growing EcoBoost family will increase the choice for Ford customers in the United States, as Fiesta is already available with the 1.0-liter million in 2013, including more than 300,000 in China, making it the best-selling passenger car in the fastest-growing new car market in the world.

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OCTOBER 30, 2013

introduced its International LoneStar on-highway tractor with Cummins ISX15 engine with Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) emissions technology is now available for order. EPA also had established an “averaging, banking and trading program” for engine credits as another way to meet emission standards besides payment of NCPs.

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JUNE 25, 2014

The 2015 Edge, now based on the same global platform as the Ford Fusion, will feature three engine options in North America, two of which are new powerplants: a standard twin-scroll 2.0-liter Edge represents the first Ford vehicle to feature standard EcoBoost power. In 2013, Ford sold a record 1.2 liter EcoBoost V6.

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NOVEMBER 26, 2012

kW charging station or a standard household outlet. There are three charging modes available: immediate charging, time delay charging, and time delay and rate charging. If abnormal data is detected, the OnStar system will immediately contact the owner to provide safety information and instructions.

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FEBRUARY 11, 2014

The 2013 Scoping Plan update lays out the remaining steps to the 2020 limits set by AB 32. Many of the strategies employed to reduce GHG emissions will also work to meet the national ambient air quality standard for ozone in 2032. Major transportation related policies already in place are: The Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS).

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NOVEMBER 9, 2012

Ford began production of the 2013 C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid vehicle ( earlier post ) at Michigan Assembly in October, and the vehicles are heading for showrooms. The plug-in hybrid leverages Ford’s global C-car platform, powersplit architecture, next-generation driver information features and advanced lithium-ion battery systems.

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