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Delaware adopting California’s ZEV regulations

Green Car Congress

In states already in the program, the automobile industry has successfully met the required percentage. Advancing these strategies will reduce carbon pollution, improve air quality and help support fuel savings for the average consumer. Each year, manufacturers must meet a ZEV credit amount that is based on average annual sales.

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Southeast Asia market will become a competitive place for Chinese and Japanese car companies

Setec Powerr

Europe, the birthplace of the automobile industry, to North America across the Pacific Ocean, has always been the top stage that Chinese car companies hope to step on. However, the Southeast Asian market at home has recently become a new target for many car companies. A large market of 10 million vehicles.

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WLTP and RDE tests for measuring emissions come into force in EU tomorrow

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The new laboratory test, the Worldwide Harmonized Light Vehicle Test Procedure ( WLTP ), will introduce more realistic testing conditions for measuring pollutant and CO 2 emissions than the previous, outdated lab test (NEDC). It thus provides a more accurate basis for measuring a vehicle’s fuel consumption and emissions.

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German OEMs to upgrade emissions control on 5.3M Euro 5 and 6 diesels, contribute to €500M Sustainable Mobility fund

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With respect to the emissions updates, the OEMs must also provide proof that the changes do not negatively impact any other parameters relevant for type approval—such as pollutant and CO 2 emissions, fuel consumption, noise and engine power. Excessively high pollution affects air quality in many German cities.

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JAMA: Supporting Growth of Japan Plug-in Vehicle Fleet to 600,000 by 2020 Will Require Combination of Technical Breakthroughs, Market Innovations and the Elimination of Obstacles

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Besides the technical innovations in the battery technologies and other components and aspects of the vehicle itself, market innovations such as development of in infrastructure and the creation of initial demand is part of the approach; so is the elimination of obstacles such as inappropriate regulations and standards. Source: JAMA.

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Feature: Top 6 Reasons Why an EV Is the Right Choice

Clean Fleet Report

Constant price fluctuations power the fuel market. A small margin in the market drastically affects the cost of fuel and its availability. Hence, your vehicle does not produce greenhouse gases or pollutants that destroy the atmosphere when you’re driving. Say Goodbye to Fuel Costs. Electric Vehicles are Affordable.

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charging stations business in India.

Electric Vehicles India

As we all can see how Electric vehicles were growing day by day and there is a lot of opportunity in the automobile industry at moment there are fewer charging stations in India but in the future, it will become a game-changer in Indian business in other. Need for charging stations. Currently, our country is riding the EV wave.

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