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JULY 30, 2014

Production of transaxles for hybrid vehicles—also a first for Toyota outside Japan—is scheduled to begin here in 2015. TMCAP-produced CVTs are already being used in new “Corolla” and “Levin” models launched in China this summer, and are also planned for use in other compact vehicles in the future. CVT cross-section.

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MAY 12, 2015

Although the SAE World Congress has been running panel sessions on fuel cell vehicle commercialization since 2005, this year was the first in which three participating automakers—Toyota, Hyundai and Honda—had fuel cell vehicles that customers can buy now or within a year. This is planned to increase in the future.

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DECEMBER 21, 2022

In January 2015, USPS began the process of replacing its delivery fleet, with an initial target of about 10% electric new vehicles. The $3 billion provided by Congress has significantly reduced the risk associated with accelerating the implementation of a nationwide infrastructure necessary to electrify our delivery fleet.

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MARCH 27, 2017

According to a report from the US Energy Information Administration (EIA), US energy-related CO 2 emissions decreased by 146 million metric tons (MMmt) in 2015 to 5,259 MMmt, down 2.7% Energy-related CO 2 emissions in 2015 were about 12% below 2005 levels. These conditions do not necessarily reflect future trends. Electricity.

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2014

The 2015 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon ( earlier post ) will offer segment-leading fuel economy for V-6 midsize pickups, based on current EPA fuel economy estimates. EPA fuel economy (mpg US) for 2015 6-cylinder pickups with automatic transmission. Equipped with a 305 hp (227 kW) 3.6L Canyon/Colorado. Toyota Tacoma. Transmission.

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OCTOBER 6, 2014

Dieter Zetsche, chairman of the board of management of Daimler AG and Head of Mercedes-Benz Cars, will deliver a 2015 International CES keynote address focused on the latest advances in autonomous vehicle technology. Owned and produced by CEA, the 2015 CES will run January 6-9, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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DECEMBER 29, 2014

Ford has issued its third annual trends report, a compilation of consumer research and insights from thought leaders around the world, which is intended to provide a look at micro-trends expected to influence products and brands for 2015 and beyond. —Sheryl Connelly, Ford global consumer trend and futuring manager.

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DECEMBER 11, 2014

The demand for oil in 2015 will drop to its lowest level since 2002 because of an oversupply of crude and stagnant economies in China and Europe, according to OPEC’s latest forecast. Futures for US crude also are down dramatically. And the cartel’s next meeting to discuss production levels isn’t scheduled until June 5, 2015.

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JULY 1, 2019

The Joint Research Center (JRC), the European Commission’s science and knowledge service, has released a report exploring the future of road transport, given the advent of automated, connected, low-carbon and shared mobility. —Biagio Ciuffo, lead author. The vast majority of that was covered by passenger cars (around 4,700 billion pkm).

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APRIL 29, 2014

The UK government announced plans to invest £500 million (US$841 million) between 2015 and 2020 to boost the ultra low emission vehicle (ULEV) industry and help drivers both afford and feel confident using electric cars. The production of ultra low emissions vehicles is a major part of growth both now and for the future.

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NOVEMBER 6, 2015

The Austrian automobile club ARBÖ (Auto-Motor und Radfahrerverbund Österreiche) has awarded the Toyota Mirai with the “2015 Environmental Award”. If we want to secure the future of the automobile as flexible, personal and clean transport for the next 100 years, we need to consider which energy can power our cars tomorrow.

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NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Domino’s launched pizza delivery in 1960 with a Volkswagen Beetle, rolled out the DXP —a custom-built pizza delivery vehicle—in 2015, tested autonomous pizza delivery with cars and robots, and is now leading the charge in the future of pizza delivery.

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APRIL 22, 2016

These vehicles are the green machines that will provide a critical part of the renewable and sustainable society that we need for the future. [ PHEVLERs of the future should be made with flex-fuel engines that can use any blend of biofuel to serve all of their liquid fuel needs. About the authors. Dr. Andrew A. 23 ] , [ 24 ].

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JANUARY 22, 2021

Among the early adopters who own an EV, 82% say they “definitely will” consider purchasing another in the future, according to the inaugural J.D. Survey respondents for the inaugural study include 9,632 owners of 2015-2021 model year BEVs and PHEVs. Power US Electric Vehicle Experience (EVX) Ownership Study.

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JANUARY 8, 2015

Visteon Corporation is demonstrating its latest vehicle connectivity solution at the 2015 International CES. The gateway incorporates a high level of security to protect multiple owners over a vehicle’s lifetime and is capable of handling future data bandwidth, wireless communication and security needs.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2017

The study used satellite-derived aerosol optical depth measurements, ground based observations, and air quality simulations to evaluate the air quality and health benefits associated with China’s stringent policies implemented during 2013-2015. However, continuous efforts should be placed in the future because PM2.5

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MARCH 11, 2014

Toyota Motor continues to lay the foundation for the introduction of its production fuel cell hybrid vehicle in 2015; the company began work on fuel cell technology in 1992. We regard fuel cell vehicles as promising environmentally friendly vehicles of the future, with high total energy (Well-to-Wheel) efficiency. … Click to enlarge.

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OCTOBER 1, 2012

will showcase autonomous driving in a parking application with the NSC-2015 prototype—a modified Leaf EV. After the driver exits the NSC-2015, it starts to park itself automatically, following the instructions given by smartphone. At CEATEC Japan 2012 this week, Nissan Motor Co.

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JANUARY 23, 2013

BMW will use it to build a prototype vehicle by 2015, with plans for a market release around 2020. Toyota, which has been developing fuel cell vehicles since 1992, plans to launch a fuel-cell vehicle by 2015 in Japan, the US and Europe. Earlier post.).

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JANUARY 5, 2015

Hyundai is showcasing a collection of new technologies at the 2015 CES, highlighting a new augmented reality Head Up Display (HUD); new connectivity and 3D-gesture controls; and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). Future connectivity. Augmented reality head-up display system and wearables. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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JANUARY 25, 2022

Wärtsilä has more than half a decade’s experience with methanol, having converted the first of four engines on Stena Germanica to use the fuel in 2015. Green methanol is among the potential and most promising future fuel candidates. The cooperation is aimed at the design and development of future-proof solutions for newbuild vessels.

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OCTOBER 15, 2022

million tonnes of cumulative global production of lithium between 2015 and 2022, according to Benchmark’s Lithium Forecast. This highlights how important recycling will be for meeting the lithium demand of the future. Near-term, a total of 2.9 million tonnes LCE will be needed by 2032, more than the 2.7 —Simon Moore.

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AUGUST 28, 2012

liter gasoline engine from the EA 211 series will be produced locally as of 2015. As of 2015, the engine plant will supply engines for the vehicle production of the Volkswagen Group Rus in Kaluga as well as the contract production in the GAZ plant in Nizhny Novgorod. The capacity is set at 150,000 engines a year.

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AUGUST 21, 2018

If producing at capacity, LG Chem’s LIB output and raw material consumption would be greater than the entire LIB market in 2015. In April, LG Chem signed a joint venture with Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt to establish precursor and cathode material facilities with capacity of 40,000tpy, with expansion to 100,000tpy envisioned.

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2015

The partnership between the Renault-Nissan Alliance and Daimler AG accelerated and strengthened as it entered its sixth year in 2015, the companies’ leaders said today in a media update given during the Frankfurt International Motor Show. We look forward to its continued growth, with more joint projects in the future.

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MARCH 9, 2011

Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) unveiled its “Toyota Global Vision” corporate outline for the future, intended to give direction to Toyota employees around the world and convey such direction to customers and to the public at large. The team compiling the Toyota Global Vision was headed by TMC President Akio Toyoda.

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JANUARY 7, 2014

Fuel cell electric vehicles will be in our future sooner than many people believe, and in much greater numbers than anyone expected. ”. We’re doing a good job with both and we will launch in 2015. The first is building the vehicle at a reasonable price for many people. —Bob Carter. We love batteries. —Bob Carter.

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JUNE 25, 2014

The car will launch in Japan before April 2015, and preparations are underway for launches in the US and European markets in the summer of 2015. Toyota believes hydrogen will be a leading energy source in the future, Kato said. Earlier post.) Source: Toyota. Click to enlarge.

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FEBRUARY 3, 2015

billion) above the FY 2015 enacted level. billion above the FY 2015 Enacted level, sustains DOE’s role as the largest federal sponsor of basic research in the physical sciences and develops and operates advanced scientific user facilities at the National Laboratories to maintain the nation’s primacy in science and innovation.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2015

Shell announced on Monday that it will cease further exploration activity in offshore Alaska for the foreseeable future. billion of future contractual commitments. Shell will provide an update with third quarter 2015 results. The balance sheet carrying value of Shell’s Alaska position is approximately $3.0

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MARCH 29, 2011

Pike Research forecasts that global sales volumes of plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) (plug-in hybrid electric and battery-electric vehicles) will cross the 1 million unit threshold for the first time by 2015. Pike notes that total PEV penetration will remain low for the foreseeable future in relation to the total light-duty vehicle market.

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NOVEMBER 11, 2013

Therefore, the researchers suggested, the existing regulations are not sufficient to fulfill China’s target of reducing NO x emissions by 10% by 2015 as compared with 2010. More stringent NO x requirements (e.g.

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JANUARY 14, 2011

A coalition of 13 major Japanese automakers and energy companies—including Toyota, Honda and Nissan—are joining together to expand the introduction of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles (FCVs) in 2015 and develop the hydrogen supply network throughout Japan.

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AUGUST 31, 2013

The California Air Resources Board (ARB) is holding a public workshop on 17 September 2013, in Diamond Bar, California, to discuss updates to the Zero Emission Bus (ZBus) regulation and to explore the status of, and future developments to, ZBus technology and related systems.

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JUNE 23, 2009

Toyota plans to introduce a hydrogen fuel cell car by 2015, according to comments made by vice president Masatami Takimoto in response to a question during a shareholders’ meeting at Toyota headquarters. We feel that there is a place for EVs in the future, but what is that place? Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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DECEMBER 5, 2014

DriveNow furthermore intends to add 30 all-electric BMW i3 cars to the London fleet in spring 2015, expanding it to a total of 300 vehicles during the course of next year. Our aim is to expand it into about 15 more cities in Europe and about 10 in North America in the future.

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DECEMBER 13, 2013

The group intends to exploit what it sees as a market window from 2015 to 2020 in which new technologies are being demanded to achieve new EU CO 2 targets applying to vehicle manufacturers’ overall fleets. In commercial vehicles, Flybrid M-KERS offers affordable hybrid efficiency within a five-year payback period.

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