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European auto industry proposes further 20% cut in passenger car CO2 by 2030 from 2021; conditional on EV uptake and infrastructure; no ZEV mandate

Green Car Congress

At the Frankfurt Motor Show, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) outlined the industry’s proposal for a pathway to future CO 2 reductions: a 20% CO 2 reduction for passenger cars by 2030, compared to 2021. Based on a mid-term review in 2025, this target could be adjusted either upwards or downwards.

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CAR report quantifies automotive’s position as a leading high-tech industry

Green Car Congress

The report, supported by the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers, measures the technological nature of today’s auto industry and compares it to other sectors of the economy often viewed as technologically advanced. Additionally, the auto industry provides 16% of total worldwide R&D funding for all industries.

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News: 2023 Fisker Ocean Introduced

Clean Fleet Report

The pandemic created an opportunity for automobile manufacturers to get serious about designing and producing all-new, all-electric vehicles. This is a monumental moment for the auto industry, with the consumer and the environment being the winners. Things are getting interesting, folks. Story by John Faulkner.

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