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SIAM, Maharashtra Pollution Control Board organise workshop on circular economy | Autocar Professional

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The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) collaborated with the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board to organise a ‘Circularity Workshop’ on ‘Extended Producer Responsibility Regime: An Innovative Policy Tool for Fostering a Sustainable Circular Economy in the Automotive Industry.’

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Tesla Model S matches gas cars by going 320 miles at average speeds of 75 mph

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The Tesla Model S reached a range on par with internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles after logging 320 miles of range at 75mph during a highway fuel-economy test run. Often, a highway fuel economy test of an EV involves a shortened loop and a lot of nail-biting on the part of whichever test driver has been assigned to the task.

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Bharat Mobility Global Expo to be held between Feb 1-3 in Delhi | Autocar Professional

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Unlike the biannual India Auto Expo, the three-day event will feature the entire mobility ecosystem, including an exhibition of electric vehicles, powertrain technologies, electrical and electronics subsystems, eco-friendly tires, battery technology, connected technologies, and alternative fuel technologies.

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111 Teams Officially Registered for Progressive Insurance Automotive X PRIZE

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Having passed this first judging hurdle, these teams now move one step closer to competing for their share of the $10-million prize purse that will be awarded to teams that win a rigorous long distance stage competition and can exceed 100 mpg US equivalent fuel economy (MPGe). Tags: Conferences and other events Fuel Efficiency.

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SwRI’s HEDGE Technology Eliminates Low-Speed Pre-Ignition in Highly Boosted Engines

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The presence of low-speed pre-ignition is considered a major impediment to automobile manufacturers’ efforts to aggressively downsize engines to reduce carbon dioxide emissions. This is a substantial development because it has the potential to affect every original equipment manufacturer (OEM).

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Ford and New York Power Authority Team on EVs

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Ford and NYPA are working together to educate fleet owners about their options when it comes to electric vehicles; NYPA is holding a ride-and-drive event at its White Plains administrative office building. Ford’s new electrified vehicle models will certainly contribute to the efforts.

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National Research Council Study Finds That Available Technologies Can Result in Significant Fuel Savings for Passenger Vehicles Over the Next 15 Years, But at Higher Purchase Prices for Consumers

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Estimated price increases are based on current economic conditions and the concept of “incremental retail price equivalent (RPE) cost,” which represents the average additional price consumers would pay for a fuel economy technology. In contrast, fuel economy measures how far a vehicle will travel with a gallon of fuel.

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