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million light duty vehicles annually), as well as its first high-volume Semi factory. In 2014, Tesla committed to invest $3.5 Tesla will invest an additional $3.6 Semi is Tesla’s fully electric Class 8 tractor, with 500 miles of range and energy consumption of less than 2 KWh per mile.

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Let’s start at the beginning, in 2014. In the latter portion of 2014 the project was approved by CEO Tim Cook. Through several other negotiations, light glimmered in an actual agreement with VW. The project’s cancellation created our most recent Abandoned History subject matter to date.

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MARCH 29, 2015

In 2014, light-, medium-, and heavy-duty natural gas vehicle (NGV) production/sales in the US totaled just over 18,000 vehicles, down 6.5% from 2013, according to NGVAmerica’s 2014 NGV Production/Sales Report. The report is based on the organization’s annual survey of OEMs and approved aftermarket suppliers. Source: NGVAmerica.

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DECEMBER 7, 2012

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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OCTOBER 22, 2019

Groupe Renault is extending the range of its electric light commercial vehicles with hydrogen fuel cells. Tested since 2014, Groupe Renault’s hydrogen technology was developed in partnership with Symbio, a Groupe Michelin subsidiary. Renault KANGOO Z.E. Hydrogen will be available at the end of 2019 and Renault MASTER Z.E.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

But it was a fitting honor for Jim Vanns , who won a 2023 Technical Achievement Award—commonly referred to as a Technical Oscar—from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for his work on the high-performance computing systems behind the blockbuster films Gravity (2013) and Guardians of the Galaxy (2014).

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MAY 28, 2014

Liberty Electric Cars, the European subsidiary of Green Automotive Company, has completed the build of the first fully functioning example of “DELIVER”—an electric light commercial delivery vehicle funded by the European Commissions’ 7 th Framework Programme. The DELIVER project ends in October 2014. Electric (Battery) Motors'

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MAY 16, 2017

ReachNow, the mobility services division of the BMW Group, Woodland Park Zoo, and the City of Seattle celebrated the successful installation of the first of 20 Light & Charge electric vehicle (EV) charging locations that will more than double the number of Fast Chargers publicly available in Seattle. million investment by the BMW Group.

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AUGUST 23, 2023

Surely a 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan, even in R-Line and 4Motion guise, isn't unique enough for the UCOTD feature. There are also interior and exterior cosmetic upgrades, including LED lighting and a golf-ball shift knob. A Tiguan, you say? What if I tell you it's "Golf R inspired"? The listing is here , and the seller wants $25,000.

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2013

l/100 km) city 2014 Accord Hybrid ( earlier post ), which goes on sale 30 October in the US, will carry a manufacturer''s suggested retail price (MSRP) ranging from $29,155 to $34,905 plus a destination and handling charge of $790. The EPA-rated 50 mpg (4.7

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AUGUST 1, 2017

The average price of a new light vehicle (including both cars and light trucks) was up to a record $31,790 in 2016, up from the most recent low of $28,243 in 2008. Twenty years ago, prices for cars and light trucks were similar, but car prices have steadily decreased while truck prices have increased.

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OCTOBER 6, 2014

Mazda Motor Corporation will showcase its Adaptive LED Headlights (ALH) next-generation headlamp technology at CEATEC JAPAN 2014, a comprehensive exhibition of cutting-edge IT and electronics. With an LED array, the LED light source for the high beams is divided into four blocks which can be switched on and off independently.

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JANUARY 8, 2014

During 2014, the global plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) industry is poised to grow by 86% and will surpass more than 346,000 new vehicles sold, according to a new white paper—“ Electric Vehicles: 10 Predictions for 2014 ”—published by Navigant Research. Nonetheless, 2014 may be a breakout year for e-motorcycles.

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FEBRUARY 3, 2015

over 2014, continuing an unbroken five-year run of sales recovery and growth from the low point set in the depth of the Great Recession in 2009. China will lead the sector’s volume growth, with particular strength in SUVs, though IHS expects the market to slow from 2014. million, an increase of 2.4% North America. from last year.

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2016

Global sales of SUVs surged 22% in 2015, supporting an overall increase in global sales of light vehicles of 1.7% in 2014-2015, according to data released by global market research company Euromonitor International. of light vehicle sales globally. The fastest growing SUVs markets in 2014-2015 were: Thailand: +56.4%.

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NOVEMBER 14, 2014

General Motors and its joint ventures sold their 3 millionth vehicle in China in 2014. Cadillac sales in China in the first ten months of 2014 increased 57.9% In the first 10 months of 2014, sales by GM and its joint ventures in China increased 10.7% —Matt Tsien, GM Executive Vice President and President of GM China.

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AUGUST 22, 2017

However, although the state has made considerable progress decoupling economic growth from greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, the rate of emissions decline appears to be slowing, due in part to a spike in transportation emissions attributed to an increase from light-duty vehicles. billion in 2014, up 0.08% from the previous year.

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JUNE 21, 2019

Porterbrook Leasing Company Limited is a leading participant in the rail leasing market and has a rolling stock fleet with over 4,000 vehicles on lease or on order, which includes around 4,200 passenger vehicles.

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AUGUST 26, 2012

CSR Zhuzhou Electric Locomotive introduced a prototype light metro electric trainset which uses banks of supercapacitors for energy storage. The company foresees commercial production by 2014, with target markets being more than 100 smaller and medium-sized Chinese cities, as well as for the export market.

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JULY 28, 2017

Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC) has started production of the all‑electric light-duty truck Fuso eCanter in Tramagal, Portugal. The Fuso eCanter is produced in line with the conventional Canter light-duty truck at the Tramagal plant. Earlier post.) Fuso is a brand of Daimler Trucks Asia.

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DECEMBER 13, 2016

Citing an enormous potential to reduce crashes on US roadways, the US Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued a proposed rule today that would advance the deployment of connected vehicle technologies throughout the US light vehicle fleet.

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MAY 14, 2014

The California Energy Commission has published the “2014?2015 The 2014-2015 plan. 2014, there will be roughly $22 million dedicated to accelerating the transition from higher polluting vehicles to cleaner-burning natural gas vehicles. Deployment incentives for light?duty in electric vehicles into fiscal year 2014?2015.

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AUGUST 1, 2014

GM was the first automaker to pass the million-unit milestone in both 2014 and 2013. GM’s medium-sized Chevrolet, GMC and Buick crossovers, which were redesigned for the 2014 model year, were up 14% compared with last July, led by a 25% increase in Chevrolet Traverse deliveries. Sales to government customers were up 8%.

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(The maximum—136,468 million gallons—was reached in 2014.). Not coincidentally, the first Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards for new cars and light trucks became effective with 1978 model-year vehicles. Total consumption (millions of gallons). Total consumption (millions of gallons).

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NOVEMBER 21, 2014

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will not finalize the 2014 applicable percentage standards (the 2014 Renewable Volume Obligations, RVOs) under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program until sometime next year. Earlier post.). Nearly all gasoline sold in the US is now E10 (10% ethanol). Reactions to the new delay.

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MAY 7, 2013

Members of the European Parliament’s Environment, Public Health and Food Safety Committee approved a draft law setting out rules for achieving a 147 g CO 2 /km (235 g/mile) target for new light commercial vehicles by 2020, down from 203 g/km (325 g/mile) today—i.e., vans in 2014, falling to 1.3 from 2018 to 2023.

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JANUARY 23, 2015

Low gasoline prices and pent-up consumer demand will combine to drive new car and light truck sales to an estimated 16.94 million new cars and light trucks for 2014 was on target. We expect to see significant growth in sales of light trucks, particularly in the large-size CUV and SUV segments. this year from 13.7%

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NOVEMBER 28, 2013

The Lexus flagship 2014 LS sedan offers an Advanced Pre-Collision System (A-PCS) with collision avoidance assist designed to detect obstacles and bring the car to a full stop if needed. The system helps detect moving, as well as stationary pedestrians.

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DECEMBER 10, 2012

billion program of pipeline expansions to carry an additional 400,000 barrels per day (bpd) of light oil from North Dakota and western Canada to refinery markets in Ontario, Quebec and the US Midwest. The individual projects within the program are targeted to be available for service at varying dates from 2014 to early 2016.

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MARCH 27, 2013

Buick revealed the new 2014 Regal mid-size sedan at the New York Auto Show. 2014 Regal Turbo. engine with eAssist light electrification technology is also available on the 2014 Regal. Along with a more refined 2.0L Electric power steering is now featured on all models.

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Beginning in 2014, annual all-electric vehicle eVMT has exceeded that of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles in the U.S., The number of electric vehicle miles traveled (eVMT) has been increasing each year since the introduction of the first mass market plug-in vehicles in late 2010.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2015

IHS revised downward its forecast for light vehicle sales in China, projecting a decline of 3 to 4 percent from previous estimates for 2015. IHS Automotive has reduced its full year 2015 light vehicle sales forecast for China to 23.4 million units, reflecting a growth rate over 2014 of just 1.4 percent year-over-year growth.

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JANUARY 10, 2017

The average fuel economy (window-sticker value) of new light-duty vehicles sold in the US in December was 24.9 They suggested that the change likely reflects the continuing increase in the proportion of light trucks sold. . They suggested that the change likely reflects the continuing increase in the proportion of light trucks sold. .

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JULY 31, 2013

Ford will offer the 2014 F-150 with the ability to run on compressed natural gas, making Ford the only manufacturer in the US with an available CNG/LPG-capable half-ton pickup. The 2014 Ford F-150 with 3.7-liter 2014 F-150 light-duty pickup. Click to enlarge. GM offers a CNG bi-fuel option for its HD pickups (e.g.,

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JULY 9, 2013

The 2014 Corvette Stingray will deliver up to an EPA-estimated 17 mpg US (13.8 For Stingrays equipped with the seven-speed manual transmission, Eco mode enables Active Fuel Management, which disables four of the cylinders for improved fuel economy during light engine loads. l/100 km) in the city, and 29 mpg (8.1 Earlier post.).

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NOVEMBER 19, 2012

(TEAM) announced that their development partnership has continued to progress and the two have entered into an exclusive licensing arrangement for the use of NuVinci CVP (continuously variable planetary) technology in North America and Europe for electric and gasoline light vehicle applications. Earlier post.).

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NOVEMBER 28, 2012

The Board of Directors of Canada-based Athabasca Oil Corporation has given the go-ahead to the company’s $536-million Hangingstone 1 SAGD (steam-assisted gravity drainage) Project; the company also reaffirmed that its Light Oil Division is on track to meet its year-end production target of 10,000 to 11,000 barrels of oil.

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