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Fast evolving auto industry needs befitting HR solutions | Autocar Professional

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And the automobile industry in India is a significant contributor to the country’s economy. The environment in which the automobile industry operates on statutory norms includes safety requirements, environmental regulations, labour laws, and trade policies. percent against the global average of 2.9

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Volkswagen Group’s new Future Tracks program targeting digitalization era in auto industry; “James 2025”

Green Car Congress

At the Geneva show, Winterkorn introduced the Future Tracks program by saying : Over the next few years, our industry will face one of the greatest upheavals since the invention of the automobile. One of the main challenges for our industry will be to adapt even faster to the changing needs of customers. Winterkorn.

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Waxman/Markey Bill Accelerates Infrastructure and Build-out for Plug-Ins, Calls for Harmonization of Motor Vehicle GHG Standards; 3% of Emissions Allowances for Cap-and-Trade Go to Auto Industry

Green Car Congress

In addition, the bill allocates 3% of the emissions allowances (under the cap-and-trade scheme defined in the bill) through 2017 and 1% from 2018 through 2025 be allocated for investments in electric vehicles and other advanced automobile technology and deployment. ” Harmonized motor vehicle greenhouse gas emissions standards.

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U.S. Regulator Proposes Updated Rules for Autonomous Vehicles in Exchange for Data

The Truth About Cars

steering wheels and pedals) have to be given exceptions from the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) to legally operate in populated areas, NHTSA leadership believes that having access to the data they’ve collected will be useful in informing decisions on how the rules could be changed.

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Opinion: The Impact of Vehicle Customization on ADAS Technology

Clean Fleet Report

American Automobile Association researchers found that vehicles actively equipped with ADAS experienced some type of issue every eight miles, on average, 2 This opacity poses a significant challenge for both vehicle owners and aftermarket modifiers, necessitating a proactive approach to address compatibility and calibration issues.

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Zero-Carbon Drive to Sacto Anti-Carbon Rally and Back

Plugs and Cars

Rainforest Action Network (RAN) held a rally in Sacramento Thursday outside the lobbying offices of the Association of Automobile Manufacturers to protest their continuing lawsuit against California's greenhouse gas legislation. And I was there representing Plug In America.

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Comedy CAFE Clowns Crack Me Up

Creative Greenius

As I get ready this morning to head over to the Lutheran Church in Gardena to participate in this national day of service by helping to prepare meals for my less fortunate neighbors, I want to thank the auto industry for giving me a great laugh at their expense. Way to kill the audience, Greg.

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