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APRIL 21, 2014

SAE has published the technical paper on hydrogen fueling, and the SAE J2799 standard. The SAE J2601 (Hydrogen fueling standard) will be published, possibly within the next month. The standards were created to harmonize hydrogen fueling worldwide for both 35 MPa and 70 MPa pressures. 3(2) doi: 10.4271/2014-01-1990.

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APRIL 20, 2014

The standards have been created to harmonize hydrogen fueling worldwide for both 35 MPa and 70 MPa pressures. SAE J2601 defines parameters for a hydrogen fueling experience similar to conventional fueling and is considered one of the key standards required for the commercialization of fuel cell vehicles and hydrogen stations.

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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 13, 2018

The proposed rule adopts California Low Emission Vehicle standards for new light- and medium-duty motor vehicles sold in Colorado beginning in MY 2022. The LEV standards include criteria pollutant emissions (hydrocarbon, oxides of nitrogen, carbon monoxide, particulate and formaldehyde). Background.

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MAY 6, 2013

2014 Sprinter. The new MY2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van for the US now features a 2.1L, 4-cylinder diesel with a t-speed automatic transmission as standard. The camera system also responds to road lighting by deactivating high beam automatically— when passing through built-up areas, for example. Click to enlarge.

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DECEMBER 8, 2021

(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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JUNE 27, 2014

In the US Energy Information Administration’s Annual Energy Outlook 2014 (AEO2014) Reference case, more-stringent vehicle fuel economy standards contribute to a decline in motor gasoline consumption through 2040. The Reference case projects an increase in VMT that, all else equal, would increase motor gasoline fuel consumption.

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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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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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NOVEMBER 15, 2013

Made up of OEMs, WPT Suppliers, industry experts and government representatives, the Task Force plans to complete the TIR in early 2014. The SAE Technical Information Report will be followed by publication of SAE J2954 Standard, based on field data confirmation. Infrastructure Plug-ins Smart charging Standards' 81.38 - 90.00

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OCTOBER 29, 2016

Earlier this week, the Québec National Assembly unanimously adopted Bill 104, a zero-emission vehicle standard. Automakers that sell or lease a yearly average of more than 4,500 new vehicles (all light models combined) will be subject to the ZEV standard. Québec joins the ten U.S.

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AUGUST 9, 2011

US President Barack Obama announced fuel efficiency and greenhouse gas emission standards for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles. Heavy-duty engines affected by the final standards are generally those that are installed in commercial medium- and heavy-duty trucks and buses. The standards will phase in to the 2017 levels shown in Table 1.

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2014

The final Regulations Amending the Passenger Automobile and Light Truck Greenhouse Gas Emission Regulations for model year 2017 and beyond will be published in the Canada Gazette, Part II, on 8 October. The standards would be introduced with the 2017 model year and increase in stringency until fully implemented in the 2025 model year.

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MARCH 26, 2015

For the second consecutive model year, the automotive industry outperformed the national greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards by a wide margin, according to the US Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) second annual Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards for Light Duty Vehicles: Manufacturer’s Performance Report.

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OCTOBER 10, 2015

The California Air Resources Board (ARB) will conduct a public meeting on 22 October to hear an update from ARB staff on the feasibility of measurement of LEV III particulate matter (PM) standards. PM emissions from light- and medium-duty vehicles are regulated by California’s Low-Emission Vehicle (LEV) regulations. Earlier post.)

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JULY 23, 2014

2014 ECOTEC 2.5L Ninety-seven percent of customers in the US who purchased a 2014 or 2015 Malibu—accounting for about 83,000 vehicles—opted for the 2.5-liter, liter, 4-cylinder base engine (LKW) equipped with standard stop/start technology, according to GM. I-4 iVLC DI (LKW) with stop/start. Click to enlarge.

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FEBRUARY 11, 2014

Honeywell, a leading global developer of automotive turbochargers, expects to launch more than 100 turbocharger applications involving more than 20 new technologies in 2014. The smaller engine size also makes turbos a technology which can help auto makers meet stricter emissions standards.

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AUGUST 20, 2017

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) intends to revisit provisions of the Phase 2 Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Fuel Efficiency Standards for Medium- and Heavy-Duty Engines, citing “concerns” raised by stakeholders in the trailer and glider industry. Earlier post.) Earlier post.) Earlier post.). Earlier post.). feet in length).

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OCTOBER 1, 2015

issued its final rule revising the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for ground-level ozone to 70 parts per billion (ppb) from 75 ppb to protect public health. EPA examined nearly 2,300 studies in this review of the ozone standards including more than 1,000 new studies published since the last review of the standards in 2008.

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FEBRUARY 27, 2014

In a new report, “ Wireless Charging Systems for Electric Vehicles ”, Navigant Research forecasts that worldwide sales of wireless EV charging equipment for light-duty vehicles will grow by a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 108% from 2013 to 2022, reaching annual sales of slightly less than 302,000 units in 2022. Standards compliance.

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MAY 24, 2010

President Obama’s announcement of the first-ever national policy to increase fuel efficiency and decrease greenhouse gas (GHG) pollution from medium- and heavy-duty trucks for model years 2014-2018. California has incorporated these national standards into its motor vehicle emissions program. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2015

Ten major vehicle manufacturers have committed to making automatic emergency braking (AEB) a standard feature on all new vehicles built, the US Department of Transportation, its National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) announced today. light-duty vehicle sales in 2014.

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JUNE 2, 2014

In-use testing of three light duty diesel vehicles—certified to US-EPA Tier2-Bin5 and California LEV-II ULEV emissions limits— found a wide variation in real world emissions performance relative to the regulatory limits. diesels and one 3.0L diesel) over pre-defined test routes exhibiting diverse driving conditions.

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2015

The California Air Resources Board sent a letter to automobile manufacturers notifying them that ARB will begin using enhanced testing procedures for modern light-duty diesel vehicles to determine compliance with emission levels to which they were originally certified. VW then issued a voluntary recall in December 2014 to deal with the issue.

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APRIL 4, 2012

Chevrolet is unveiling its all-new 2014 Impala at the New York Auto Show; the redesigned full-size flagship sedan goes on sale in early 2013 as the model’s 10 th generation. MY 2014 Impala powertrains. The 2014 Impala also offers a suite of standard and available safety features. New Chevrolet Impala. Click to enlarge.

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

As one example cited, the company has increased its use of high-strength steel and other lightweight materials to reduce vehicle weight, and thus improve fuel economy, while still meeting standards for vehicle safety. This transmission is being used first in 2013 for the 2014 Jeep Cherokee, and in other future vehicles. Earlier post.).

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NOVEMBER 2, 2015

The NOV alleges that the VW Group companies developed and installed a software defeat device—specifically, code in the electronic control module (ECM)—in certain VW, Audi and Porsche light duty diesel vehicles equipped with 6-cylinder, 3.0-liter In addition, the NOV covers an unknown volume of 2016 vehicles. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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NOVEMBER 19, 2012

After the initial batch of 1,000 model year 2013 cars, production will increase to 4,000-6,000 cars as of model year 2014. The assembly of the first commercial light-duty diesel plug-in hybrid has been successfully integrated on the same line as the company’s other models at the Torslanda plant in Gothenburg. Earlier post.)

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FEBRUARY 28, 2013

AUDI AG and the BMW Group, along with Hydro and Rexam, have joined the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) to help develop a global standard for sustainable aluminum. The standard will define principles and performance criteria in the area of governance, environmental and social practices.

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JUNE 14, 2013

Jaguar’s 2014 XF features a new four-cylinder, 2.2-liter The MY14 XF has a secondary battery fitted specifically for engine re-starting, meaning that all the normal car systems—such as the entertainment system, the ventilation and lights—continue to receive power from the standard car battery and are unaffected by the re-start.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2015

The new Ford Escape, being showcased at the Los Angeles Auto Show, is the first Ford vehicle to make Auto Start-Stop standard with either of two EcoBoost engines new to the model—a 1.5-liter Escape SE and Titanium trim levels come standard with the new 1.5-liter liter and 2.0-liter liter twin-scroll. liter EcoBoost is optional.

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OCTOBER 25, 2010

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the US Department of Transportation’s (DOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) have announced a proposed rulemaking for the first national standards to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and improve fuel efficiency of heavy-duty trucks and buses.

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OCTOBER 4, 2013

a new 5-liter V8 diesel engine designed to power pickup-and-delivery vehicles, other light- and medium-duty trucks, school buses and motorhomes. will be manufactured at the Columbus Engine Plant, with production to start during the fourth quarter of 2014. The new ISV 5.0 Click to enlarge. Cummins Inc. introduced the ISV5.0,

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DECEMBER 7, 2011

The current vehicle footprint-based Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards create a financial incentive for automakers to increase vehicle size, except under certain limited conditions of consumer preference for vehicle size, according to a study by University of Michigan researchers Kate Whitefoot and Steven Skerlos. 10 11 –5.17×10

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OCTOBER 11, 2013

Initial sales of the 2014 Cadillac ELR extended range electric luxury coupe ( earlier post ) will begin in January in all major US metropolitan areas. The 2014 ELR has a starting price of $75,995, including a $995 destination charge but excluding tax, title, license and dealer fees. 2014 Cadillac ELR. Click to enlarge.

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AUGUST 12, 2011

Honda will invest approximately US$800 million to build the plant, which is scheduled to begin operation in 2014. In North America, Honda produces global models such as Civic, Accord and CR-V as well as region-specific light truck models including the Odyssey and Pilot. million units in 2014. Honda de Mexico, S.A.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2013

2014 Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel engine. Assembled in Lordstown, Ohio, the 2014 Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel has demonstrated an estimated 42 mpg (5.6 2014 Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel. It is mounted close to the exhaust outlet of the engine for quicker spool-up of the turbine and faster light-off of the exhaust catalyst.

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