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APRIL 16, 2013

Protean Electric introduced its production in-wheel motor at the 2013 Society of Automotive Engineers World Congress in Detroit. The motors reside in the space behind the wheel. Other features of Protean’s in-wheel motors include: Mass of only 31 kg (68 lbs) per motor. Earlier post.).

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Congress Motor Motors Motoring 255

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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. California has incorporated these national standards into its motor vehicle emissions program. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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Fuel Economy Economy Standards California 225

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JANUARY 20, 2015

In contrast, the United States’ one representative in the top 10 assignees, General Motors, is seventh on the list, with short of 3,000 patents. For patent publications associated with inovations in the fuel economy of internal combustion engines, Hyundai was the leader, followed by GM and Ford.

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MAY 13, 2014

To counter this trend triggered by China’s rapid motorization, the Chinese government is adopting a broad range of policies, including improvements in the fuel economy of new vehicles and the promotion of alternative-fuel vehicles, EIA notes. China vehicle sales and gasoline consumption. Source: EIA. Click to enlarge.

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Alternative Fuels Oil China Fuel 218

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JULY 9, 2012

Experts urged greater efforts on China’s part to boost development of the new energy vehicle industry. Energy-saving and new energy vehicles have become the development direction of the international automobile industry. The scale of China’s automobile production and sales in the world, is expected to continue to grow.

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Auto Industry Industrial Industry 2015 334

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JUNE 19, 2015

The analysis used by federal agencies to set standards for fuel economy (CAFE) and greenhouse gas emissions for new US light-duty vehicles from 2017 to 2025 was thorough and of high caliber overall, according to a new report from the National Research Council. UMTRI Survey: US drivers want better fuel economy, don’t care how.

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Standards Fuel Economy Economy EPA 150

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JULY 19, 2013

Introduced at the 15 th annual Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition (Auto Shanghai) in April, the transmission improves shift quality, durability and reliability and debuts in the Roewe 550 midsize sedan in 2013. BorgWarner United Transmission Systems Co.,

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