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MARCH 8, 2020

Japan’s New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO), Toshiba Energy Systems & Solutions Corporation (Toshiba ESS), Tohoku Electric Power Co., Hydrogen produced at FH2R will also be used to power stationary hydrogen fuel cell systems and to provide for the mobility devices, fuel cell cars and buses, and more.

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JANUARY 28, 2013

The strategy to maximize design commonality, leverage volume and derive efficiencies through economies of scale will help to launch the world’s first affordable, mass-market FCEVs as early as 2017. Each company will invest equally towards the project. Daimler had earlier been targeting 2015 for launch.). Earlier post.).

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MARCH 6, 2014

The proposed Phase 4 regulation includes both vehicle-maximum fuel consumption limits and a corporate-average fuel consumption (CAFC) standard for each manufacturer based on vehicle curb weight distribution across the manufacturer’s fleet. The multiplier is set at 5 in 2016–2017, falling to 3 in 2018–2019, and then to 2 in 2020.

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Green Car Reports

MAY 24, 2016

Today, we take a spin in the 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage GT, explain Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards, and look at future electric cars from Mercedes-Benz. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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APRIL 2, 2018

Administrator Pruitt also announced the start of a joint process with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to develop a notice and comment rulemaking to set revised GHG emissions standards and Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards. The Obama Administration’s determination was wrong.

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MARCH 11, 2014

ATDynamics , a supplier of semi-trailer aerodynamics technology, projects that, based on current trucking fleet adoption trends, 200,000 semi-trailers will be equipped with fuel saving TrailerTail technology by the end of 2017. TrailerTail technology is available from major semi-trailer manufacturers such as Wabash National Corporation.

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AUGUST 28, 2012

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued the final rule for greenhouse gas emissions and fuel economy standards for MYs 2017-2025 for passenger cars, light-duty trucks, and medium-duty passenger vehicles. Earlier post.) Earlier post.). mpg US (5.84

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OCTOBER 22, 2014

In the three years since the new CAFE standard for fuel economy has been in effect, automakers have surpassed it each year, improving new-vehicle fuel economy by about a mile per gallon annually, according to an analysis by Brandon Schoettle and Dr. Michael Sivak of the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI).

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

A biphenyl-based eutectic mixture developed by KIST in 2017 shows 20% higher dehydrogenation rate than those of other LOHCs. Monobenzyltoluene (MBT) is another promising candidate because it has been mass-produced as a safe chemical while extracting hydrogen quickly. This biphenyl-based LOHC with a superior hydrogen storage density of 6.85

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Green Car Reports

JULY 29, 2016

Today, General Motors says it will ship the 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV electric car to dealers before the end of this year, a battle brews over Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards, and Volkswagen diesel owners express dissatisfaction with the proposed settlement. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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AUGUST 9, 2011

For purposes of the new HD National Program, the heavy-duty fleet incorporates all on-road vehicles rated at a gross vehicle weight at or above 8,500 pounds, and the engines that power them, except those covered by the current GHG emissions and Corporate Average Fuel Economy standards for model year 2012-2016 passenger vehicles.

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DECEMBER 6, 2016

In Japan, Toyota Motor Corporation unveiled new advanced engines and transmissions and further evolved hybrid systems based on the Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA). Toyota intends to deploy these new powertrain units in a rapidly broadening range of vehicle models, starting in 2017. mph) and approximately 20% better fuel economy.

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OCTOBER 10, 2017

Among the exhibits on its stand at the 2017 Tokyo Motor Show, Mazda Motor Corporation will unveil a new concept model powered by the recently announced SKYACTIV-X gasoline spark-controlled compression ignition (SPCCI) engine. Earlier post.).

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APRIL 17, 2017

The new Movin’On by Michelin, a global summit for action on the future of mobility, will be held in Montreal, Canada on 13-15 June 2017. Movin’On 2017 will examine various themes in the future of urban mobility: New experiences in transportation. Circular economy. Regulatory and policy incentives.

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JULY 8, 2017

The US Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is reexamining a rule that adjusts civil penalties related to the Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards for inflation. NHTSA is publishing two notices in the Federal Register (docket numbers NHTSA-2016-0136 and NHTSA-2017-0059).

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Green Car Reports

JUNE 28, 2011

The two Federal agencies that set gas mileage and emissions standards for future cars may propose rules that require corporate average fuel economy to reach 56 miles per gallon by 2025. indicate that the Obama Administration is urging the EPA and NHTSA to push for a 5-percent improvement each year between 2017.

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APRIL 21, 2014

In conjunction with the start of Auto China 2014 in Beijing, GM China President Matt Tsien announced that GM’s China joint ventures will make capital expenditures of about $12 billion between 2014 and 2017. That investment will help GM step up its pace by funding facility and capacity expansion and new product programs. Earlier post.).

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MAY 24, 2010

Nichols also said that California will work with Federal agencies on the next phase of light-duty vehicle GHG and fuel economy standards for model years 2017-2025. Earlier post.). However, California is beginning work on the second phase of Pavley regulations (Pavley II), linked with the LEV III and ZEV initiatives. Earlier post.).

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JUNE 7, 2017

Compared to the reference case, in which gasoline vehicles (ICEVs) remain dominant through 2050 (BAU), OPT results in 16% and 36% reductions in LDV greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions for 2030 and 2050, respectively, corresponding to 5% and 9% reductions in economy-wide emissions. Credit: ACS, Keshavarzmohammadian et al. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Reports

JUNE 20, 2016

The steady rise of corporate average fuel economy rules through 2025 puts increasing pressure on manufacturers to boost the gas mileage of all vehicles. Lately, carmakers are challenged by cheap gas and a resulting public preference for utility vehicles of all sizes against sedans and hatchbacks.

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DECEMBER 19, 2016

Toshiba Corporation will support a two-year study of power management to be done by Tohoku Electric Power Co., Various solutions are being investigated, and Tohoku Electric decided to use Toshiba’s H2One starting March 2017. through its H2One, hydrogen based autonomous energy supply system.

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OCTOBER 3, 2012

Developed by Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation (FCCC) and Parker Hannifin Corporation ( earlier post ), the parcel delivery vehicles can achieve up to 35% improved fuel economy and up to 30% CO 2 emissions reduction over traditional diesel-powered vehicles that use automatic transmissions in stop-and-go applications.

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Cars That Think

APRIL 15, 2024

This year’s report , published by the Stanford Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence (HAI) , has an expanded chapter on responsible AI and new chapters on AI in science and medicine, as well as its usual roundups of R&D, technical performance, the economy, education, policy and governance, diversity, and public opinion.

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OCTOBER 27, 2017

It has proven industry-best fuel economy gains of up to 30 percent and significant emissions reductions. Developing a 55% BTE Commercial Heavy-Duty Opposed-Piston Engine without a Waste Heat Recovery System,” SAE Technical Paper 2017-01-0638 doi: 10.4271/2017-01-0638. Zermeno, R.,

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JUNE 14, 2011

Based on the results of the study, CAR believes the economic risk to the auto industry connected to mandating permanent fuel economy standards in the long run is “ very serious ” The group recommends periodic review to assess the rate of technology development and cost reduction of advanced technologies leading up to 2025.

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FEBRUARY 6, 2018

In November 2017, Enerkem received approval from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to sell cellulosic ethanol produced at its Edmonton facility under the US Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS). Sinobioway is a leading Chinese company engaged in the bio-economy. — Enerkem President and CEO Vincent Chornet.

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JULY 26, 2017

In March, EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt and Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao announced that EPA intends to reconsider its final determination issued on 12 January 2017 which recommended no change to the greenhouse gas standards for light duty vehicles for model years 2022- 2025. Earlier post.) mpg in MY 2021.

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JUNE 22, 2016

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) announced its forecasts for the FY2016 full-year (April 1, 2016 to March 31, 2017). On 17 June, MMC submitted a report on the investigation results as well as preventative measures to Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism concerning the improper conduct in fuel economy testing.

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OCTOBER 3, 2013

Achieved Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) fuel economy performance has exceeded the anticipated levels for 2012 and 2013 model years—the two years that the current standard has been in effect—according to a new analysis by Michael Sivak and Brandon Schoettle at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI).

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DECEMBER 12, 2017

As a result of discussions that began in May 2017, eleven companies in Japan have signed an agreement to form a new company in the spring of 2018 aimed at the full-fledged development of hydrogen recharging stations (HRS) for fuel cell vehicles (FCV). The initial partners include Toyota Motor Corporation; Nissan Motor Co., Toho Gas Co.,

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OCTOBER 4, 2012

Japan-based JGC Corporation recently was awarded a contract by Osaki CoolGen Corporation for engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) services of the core facilities for an Integrated Coal Gasification Combined Cycle (IGCC) demonstration plant. the Chugoku Electric) and Electric Power Development Co., Click to enlarge.

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MARCH 8, 2019

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) unveiled a twin-motor, four-wheel-drive plug-in hybrid (PHEV) crossover concept—the Mitsubishi Engelberg Tourer—at the Geneva International Motor Show. in 2018 over 2017, climbing to 42,337 units.). This allows safe and comfortable driving and also contributes to fuel economy.

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AUGUST 22, 2016

These products are specifically designed to assist automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in meeting 2025 US Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) targets. AK Steel launched NEXMET, an new family of high strength steels for use in automotive lightweighting applications.

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MARCH 27, 2012

The US Department of Energy (DOE) will award more than $5 million to two projects—one led by 3M Company and the other by Eaton Corporation—intended to lower the cost of advanced fuel cell systems by developing and engineering cost-effective, durable, and highly efficient fuel cell components. Eaton Corporation, up to $2.1

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DECEMBER 12, 2017

The trend toward recommending or requiring higher-octane fuel continues to rise as manufacturers work toward meeting stringent CAFE (Corporate Average Fuel Economy) standards. When using premium fuel in these vehicles under these conditions, AAA tests found that: Fuel economy for test vehicles averaged a 2.7% improvement.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 9, 2016

Fabrication will start in the latter half of 2017, and the melting to extrusion processes will begin in the latter half of 2018. In addition, higher Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards for 2025 are accelerating the need to lighten car bodies. Total investment is expected to reach $46.7

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MARCH 12, 2013

plans to expand the use of Advanced High Tensile Strength Steel (AHSS) into up to 25% of the vehicle parts (measured by weight) installed in its new production models starting in 2017 as one of its initiatives to help reduce vehicle weight. Nissan, in collaboration with Nippon Steel Corporation and Kobe Steel, Ltd., Nissan Motor Co.,

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