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Toyota introduces second-generation Mirai fuel cell electric vehicle as design and technology flagship

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For 2021, Toyota has fully rebooted the Mirai, originally offered in 2016, as a premium rear-wheel drive sports-luxury fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) with striking design, cutting-edge technology, more engaging driving performance and a significantly longer EPA-estimated range rating. Luxury Car Chassis.

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Canada aligns with US on light-duty vehicle GHGs, Tier 3 regulations and heavy-duty vehicle fuel efficiency

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Canadian Environment Minister Leona Aglukkaq announced developments on three new regulatory initiatives to further support Canada’s efforts to curb greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and to provide cleaner air through lower air pollutant emissions from cars and trucks. GHG regulations. Canada Emissions Fuel Efficiency Policy Regulations'

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Study concludes California economic growth and employment will rise with the degree and scope of transport fuel efficiency standards

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Using a long-term economic forecasting model that details patterns of vehicle ownership and use across the state, the study— Driving California’s Economy —evaluated scenarios ranging from existing vehicle emissions rules to standards representing higher expectations for emerging advanced technologies. Click to enlarge.

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BNEF forecasts EVs to hit 54% of new car sales by 2040; decreasing importance of PHEVs

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Electric vehicles will make up the majority of new car sales worldwide by 2040, and account for 33% of all the light-duty vehicles on the road, according to a new forecast published by Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF). Emerging economies such as India are forecast not to see significant EV sales until the late 2020s.

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Sen. Baucus draft for energy tax reform focuses on clean production of electricity and fuels; repeals plug-in vehicle credits

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Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont.) Any facility producing electricity that is about 25% cleaner than the average for all electricity production facilities will receive a tax credit. The cleaner the facility, the larger the credit. The cleaner and more energy efficient the fuel, the larger the credit.

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Broad opposition to EPA, NHTSA proposed freeze of GHG, CAFE regs

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This would result in an average fuel economy for passenger cars of 43.7 For consumers, the Administration claims: A $2,340 reduction in overall average vehicle ownership costs for new vehicles ($1,850 reduction in the average required technology costs and $490 reduction in ownership costs for financing, insurance, and taxes).

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Europe moves forward on the Energy Union; transport key element

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Today, we set in motion a fundamental transition towards a low-carbon and climate-friendly economy, towards an Energy Union that puts citizens first, by offering them more affordable, secure, and sustainable energy. The European Council will discuss the Energy Union at its meeting in March 2015. research, innovation and competitiveness.