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Pike forecasts cumulative plug-in vehicle sales to reach 5.2M units worldwide by 2017

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Annual light-duty electric vehicle sales, world markets: 2011-2017. million units worldwide by 2017, up from just under 114,000 vehicles in 2011. between 2011 and 2017 (this compares to a CAGR of 3.7% Pike anticipates that the market for PEVs is expected to grow to 1,342,067 vehicles annually by 2017—about 1.4%

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Audi launches Traffic Light Information V2I service in the US starting in Las Vegas

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Audi is the first manufacturer to launch Vehicle-to-Infrastructure (V2I) technology in the US, with the deployment of Traffic Light Information in select 2017 Audi A4, Q7 and allroad models in Las Vegas. This “time-to-green” feature will be the first feature to leverage the Audi Traffic Light Information service. Earlier post.).

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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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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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EPA proposes to replace and reduce certain HFCs; impact on mobile AC

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The following are the proposed changes in listing status: For motor vehicle air conditioning systems in newly manufactured, light-duty vehicles, HFC-134a will be unacceptable starting with model year (MY) 2021. This is the agency’s second action aimed at reducing emissions of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs).

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OP engine developer Achates Power closes $29.8M Series D; OGCI Climate Investments comes onboard

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To respond to a growing list of customers, Achates Power has more than 100 employees in two locations: San Diego and metro-Detroit. 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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Flash Drive: 2023 Kia Niro Hybrid

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The second generation 2023 Kia Niro Hybrid continues what Kia started in 2017 when the Niro Hybrid debuted. The roof tails-off to an integrated spoiler over the rear hatch window that incorporates the LED high brake light. The Niro Hybrid comes with an extensive list of standard safety features. News: 2017 Kia Niro Hybrid.

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SAIC introduces large electric panel van in Europe: Maxus EV80

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SAIC Mobility Europe, a division of China’s largest vehicle manufacturer, SAIC, is introducing the Maxus light commercial vehicle brand. It is responsible for managing the introduction of SAIC brands, products and services into European markets in the coming years, including Maxus light commercial vehicles and MG passenger cars.

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