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DECEMBER 21, 2010

tank-to-wheel-based fuel efficiency metrics, is the most promising policy option for future climate policy regulation of the road transport sector, according to a new study developed under the direction of Professor Ottmar Edenhofer of the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK). —Professor Edenhofer.

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JUNE 5, 2015

The parties in the settlement agreed that certain important modifications to SDG&E’s original proposal were desirable to address issues raised by stakeholders and to support the Governor’s 2020 grid-integrated infrastructure and 2025 zero-emission vehicle deployment goals, as well as California’s equity, clean air and climate change objectives.

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MARCH 26, 2010

The California Air Resources Board (ARB) announced that the “cool cars” regulation, which aimed to reduce the need for air conditioning by reducing the heat gain of vehicles parked in the sun ( earlier post ), will cease. The cool cars regulation was early action item under AB 32 and adopted by the Air Resources Board (ARB) in June 2009.

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JUNE 19, 2009

California Air Resources Board Chairman Mary Nichols met with US Energy Secretary Steven Chu in May and followed up that meeting with a letter, urging the continuation of funding to support research, development and deployment of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. Earlier post.). —Letter to Secretary Chu. Fuel cell system costs.

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APRIL 1, 2009

Markey of the Energy and Environment Subcommittee on Tuesday released a draft of far-reaching energy and climate legislation that targets job creation, promotes renewables and energy efficiency, and places limits on emissions of greenhouse gases. Waxman of the Energy and Commerce Committee and Chairman Edward J. Utilities Energy Efficiency.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

This new renewable energy goal, along with the pursuit of electrified vehicles and efficient manufacturing, is part of the company’s overall approach to strengthening its business, improving communities and addressing climate change. —Amy Davidsen, North America executive director at The Climate Group. Tata Motors.

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JUNE 21, 2012

The EGCI enables the focusing of EU resources to major priorities of road transport and automotive R&I using a system approach. An initiative on integrated safety to focus R&I resources on the necessary applications and to take advantage of the results in their most effective combination.

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MARCH 30, 2010

But while automobile manufacturers have climate control procedures to assess A/C performance, and the US EPA has the SCO3 drive cycle to measure indirect A/C emissions, there is no automotive industry consensus on a vehicle level A/C fuel use test procedure to assess accurately the impact of climate control loads.

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JULY 11, 2012

With our proposals we are not only protecting the climate and saving consumers money. —Connie Hedegaard, EU Commissioner for Climate Action. The Commission will issue a communication around the end of this year in order to carry out a consultation on the form and stringency of post-2020 CO 2 targets for light duty vehicles.

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NOVEMBER 29, 2017

The data are taken from fleet trials and automobile manufacturers as well as websites used by drivers to manage and monitor their own vehicles. Resources. For the study, the team compared the performance of 49,000 BEVs and 73,000 PHEVs in Germany and the US. Jochem & M.

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DECEMBER 4, 2009

The discussions focused primarily on the issues of climate change and global energy security, but also covered global air quality-related emissions standards, improved fuel quality and specifications for renewable fuels. Tags: Emissions Engines Fuel Efficiency Heavy-duty Hybrids Policy Standards Vehicle Manufacturers.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2010

The Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association, Inc (JAMA), a nonprofit industry association comprising fourteen manufacturers of passenger cars, trucks, buses and motorcycles in Japan, recently issued position statements on and recommended specifications for bioethanol and biodiesel (fatty acid methyl ester, FAME).

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OCTOBER 24, 2011

Actions that might be required on the supply side include capacity and institutional building in potential sugar cane producing countries, technology transfer covering biomass and automobile manufacturing, removal of ethanol trade barriers, and the operation of independent power producers. —Pacca and Moreira.

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JUNE 20, 2023

Uber drivers are likely to receive special conditions for purchasing the Tata model, as is customary with agreements between Uber and automobile manufacturers (for Europe, these include Kia and Hyundai, as well as car rental business Hertz). 

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MAY 17, 2009

The major climate and energy bill introduced last week by House Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming Chairman Henry Waxman and Subcommittee Chairman Edward Markey— H.R. Electric Vehicle Infrastructure. ” Harmonized motor vehicle greenhouse gas emissions standards. Markup on the bill begins on Monday, 18 May.

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OCTOBER 1, 2010

EPA and NHTSA worked closely with the California Air Resources Board (ARB) in developing an Interim Joint Technical Assessment Report (TAR) of potential 2017-2025 scenarios. Tags: Climate Change Emissions Fuel Efficiency Policy. The two agencies expect to issue a proposal by 30 September 2011. EPA-HQ-OAR-0799 and/or NHTSA-2010-0131.

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2012

Internationally co-ordinated programmes involving governments and automobile manufacturers will help trigger a faster development and uptake of new technologies in the 2020 time frame and beyond. Lower costs are ultimately passed on to consumers and reduce the overall cost of achieving energy security and climate change goals.

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OCTOBER 1, 2014

Engineers from Nanyang Technological University (NTU) and the German Aerospace Centre (DLR) have designed a “2-in-1” electric motor unit which can increase the range of electric vehicles in hot climates. For the automobile manufacturers, the new electric motor will also cost less to produce, as it requires less material than its counterparts.

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OCTOBER 30, 2009

A focus on tailpipe CO2 emissions has distracted away from the impact of car production, suggests Professor Frank Figge who co-authored the ‘Sustainable Value in Automobile Manufacturing’ study. Sustainable value includes not just the use of economic capital but also environmental and social resources. billion from 1999 to 2007.

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AUGUST 30, 2009

Automobile manufacturers were given tax breaks to produce cars that ran on hydrous ethanol, and, by 1980, every automobile company in Brazil was following this lead. By the mid-1980s, three quarters of the cars manufactured in Brazil were capable of running on sugarcane-based hydrous ethanol.

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APRIL 21, 2010

At present, 17 of the 27 EU Member States levy CO 2 -related taxes on passenger cars, and 15 governments provide tax incentives for electrically chargeable vehicles, according to the newly published European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) Tax Guide 2010. Tags: Climate Change Emissions Europe Plug-ins Policy.

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APRIL 1, 2010

NHTSA and EPA expect automobile manufacturers will meet these standards by more widespread adoption of conventional technologies that are already in commercial use, such as more efficient engines, transmissions, tires, aerodynamics, and materials, as well as improvements in air conditioning systems. Final Regulatory Impact Analysis.

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APRIL 30, 2009

Additional advantages of PHEVs are as follows: Reduces the use of foreign oil since the electricity in the United States is primarily produced by domestic non-oil resources (97% by natural gas, hydro, coal, nuclear and other alternative energy sources).

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2009

EPA and NHTSA expect that automobile manufacturers will meet these proposed standards by utilizing technologies that will reduce vehicle GHG emissions and improve fuel economy. Tags: Climate Change Emissions Fuel Efficiency Policy. The proposal and information about how to submit comments are here for EPA and here for NHTSA.

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MARCH 27, 2009

In response to the issuance of the final rule for MY 2011 CAFE, Dave McCurdy, President and CEO, Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers, said. Just prior to the release of the MY 2011 CAFE rule, the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers had again called for a single approach for fuel economy and greenhouse gas standards.

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2015

Honda’s “Green Path” approach, announced during a media tour of its operations in Ohio, seeks: To reduce or eliminate the use of substances of concern (SOCs) and scarce natural resources such as rhodium, palladium and platinum in the design and production of its vehicles. SOCs are chemical (e.g., solvents) or materials (e.g., kg/auto in FY14.

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MAY 8, 2018

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) GHG standards allow manufacturers the option to comply by meeting the US EPA greenhouse gas standards through model year 2025 as currently defined (referred to as the “deemed to comply” provision). Earlier post.).

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