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European automotive sector calls for vehicle renewal incentives to kickstart economic recovery after COVID-19; 25-point action plan

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The plan was issued by the four associations representing the full automotive supply chain: from equipment and tire suppliers, to vehicle manufacturers, to dealers and workshops (ACEA, CECRA, CLEPA and ETRMA). Reopen dealerships and motor vehicle workshops as soon as possible. Reinforce national renewal schemes with direct EU funding.

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IEA: improving efficiency of road-freight transport critical to reduce oil-demand growth; three areas of focus

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Improving the efficiency of road-freight transport is critical to reducing the growth in oil demand, carbon emissions and air pollution over the next decades, according to the International Energy Agency’s latest report, The Future of Trucks: Implications for energy and the environment. —“The Future of Trucks”.

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California ARB posts discussion document for developing Advanced Clean Transit (ACT) regulation

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The California Air Resources Board (ARB) has posted a discussion document. for upcoming workshops on the development of the Advanced Clean Transit (ACT) regulation. Urban bus fleets had to select either a diesel path or an alternative-fuel path. Innovative Transit Beyond Buses.

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California Energy Commission publishes investment plan for alt and renewable fuel and vehicle technology, 2014-2015

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The Energy Commission held public Advisory Committee workshops to collect feedback on the initial and then revised staff drafts; a lead commissioner report version was released on 8 April 2014, and the Energy Commission adopted this commission report at its Business Meeting on 22 April 2014. The 2014-2015 plan. state production of biofuels.

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High Performance Computing key enabler for accelerating development of high efficiency engines

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Advances in high performance computing (HPC) resources are leading to a new frontier in engine and vehicle development, Wagner and Pannala suggested, including the ability to produce detailed simulations to generate benchmark data; engineering simulations to explore the design space (e.g., Fuel spray processes.

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Belfer Center report calls for policymakers to begin taking steps to change policies for funding US transportation infrastructure

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Current gasoline taxes, for example, do not apply to cars running on electricity or most alternative fuels, which raises concerns about revenue generation and equity among road users. Some drivers, however, may choose longer routes to avoid the charges and consume more fuel. —Huang et al. —Huang et al.

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California Energy Commission Adopts $176M Green Transportation Plan

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The state is aggressively working to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 80% below 1990 levels by 2050, decrease petroleum fuel use to 15% below 2003 levels by 2020, and increase alternative fuel use to 20% by 2020. Vehicles are the major contributor to global warming pollution.