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Mitsubishi to enter 2013 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb with two new MiEV Evolution II electric racers

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Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) will compete in the 2013 edition of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, 25-30 June 25 to June 30, with the MiEV Evolution II all-electric prototype. MMC’s team will consist of two of the new all-electric four-wheel drive (4WD) racecars.

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Fiat natural gas two-cylinder TwinAir Turbo voted “Best Green Engine of the Year 2013”

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Fiat’s 0.9L, two-cylinder TwinAir Turbo ( earlier post ) bi-fuel methane-powered engine received the “Best Green Engine of the Year 2013” award at the International Engine of the Year Awards, held during the Engine Expo 2013 event in Stuttgart.

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IEEE Standards Association (IEEE-SA), SAE International and DIN hosting symposium on e-mobility standards

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The International eMobility Standards Symposium is scheduled to take place 18 February 2013 at the Hilton Anaheim (Calif.). The International eMobility Standards Symposium is scheduled to take place 18 February 2013 at the Hilton Anaheim (Calif.).

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International Alliance on ZEVs seeks to accelerate ZEV adoption; 11 founding government members from N America and Europe

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Eleven European and North American governments are the founding partners of the International ZEV Alliance, which has the mission of accelerating global adoption of zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs). A new report released by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) outlines an agenda for expanding collaboration.

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GM China Tech Day 2013 showcased advanced manufacturing processes, technologies and designs

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General Motors hosted the 2013 GM China Tech Day at the GM China Advanced Technical Center (ATC) in Shanghai from 9-12 December. GM created this annual event in 2011 to introduce its latest technology achievements to Chinese media. At the ATC’s Lightweight Materials Lab, GM is exploring lightweight magnesium alloy technology.

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Tesla shipped 6,892 Model S units in Q4 2013, 22,477 full year; battery Gigafactory announcement next week

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Tesla Motors announced record deliveries of 6,892 Model S vehicles worldwide in the fourth quarter of 2013, with 22,477 vehicles in the full year. GAAP net loss per share for the quarter ending 30 Sep 2013 was $(0.32), and for Q4 of 2012, $(0.79). In 2013, Tesla pulled in almost $2.5 on a non-GAAP basis and 25.8% 2014 Outlook.

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ANSI to develop roadmap of standards and codes for EVs at scale

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A one-hour virtual kick-off event providing more details will be held 15 June 2022, at 12 noon Eastern. May 2013) , a Progress Report (November 2014) against same, and a Standards Compendium. Subject-matter experts interested in participating are invited to review the panel architecture and sign up for one or more working groups.

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