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Minnesota becomes latest state to adopt California clean car standards

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JULY 27, 2021

Minnesota has become the latest state to adopt California clean car standards; the new standards were finalized by a notice in the state register on Monday. The policy will implement two clean cars standards to reduce vehicle emissions. The rule only applies to new light- and medium-duty vehicles for sale in Minnesota.

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StreetScooter showcases all-new versions of successful WORK and WORK L electric light commercial vehicles

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OCTOBER 10, 2019

StreetScooter has presented the next generation of its successful all-electric light commercial vehicles (eLCVs): the WORK and WORK L. StreetScooter’s next generation of vehicles features a redesigned box body with a larger payload of more than one ton and space for up to four euro pallets. —StreetScooter CEO Jörg Sommer.

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Provisional agreement reached on European CO2 standards for heavy-duty trucks; 30% lower by 2030

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FEBRUARY 19, 2019

The European Parliament and the Council have reached provisional agreement on a regulation setting, for the first time in the EU, strict CO 2 emission standards for trucks. The deal follows an agreement reached in December on new CO 2 emission standards for cars and light vans in the EU for the period after 2020.

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European automakers request 6-month postponement of new Euro standards due to COVID-19

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JULY 7, 2020

FCM for passenger cars and light vans (currently 1 January 2021); Euro VI Step E for trucks; and. The industry is seeking the extension to avoid having to stockpile newly-produced vehicles that have not sold due to COVID-19-related market conditions or to stopping production. … up of stocks at manufacturers, importers and dealers.

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Québec moves forward with a zero-emission vehicle standard

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OCTOBER 29, 2016

Earlier this week, the Québec National Assembly unanimously adopted Bill 104, a zero-emission vehicle standard. Automakers that sell or lease a yearly average of more than 4,500 new vehicles (all light models combined) will be subject to the ZEV standard.

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China to allow extended sales periods for ICE models based on existing emissions standard, report says

CN EV Post

MARCH 29, 2023

Price war has been the most talked about topic in China's auto industry this month, and the imminent implementation of a new emissions standard is seen as a major factor. The standard is being implemented in two phases, with the 6a standard already taking effect on July 1, 2020, and the 6b standard coming into effect on July 1, 2023.

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Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers comments on proposed MY2017-2025 LDV CAFE/GHG regulations

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OCTOBER 29, 2010

In the comments, the Alliance outlined four specific concerns with the NOI and the accompanying Technical Assessment Report: The agencies should consider the critical role of fuel prices in ensuring public acceptance of more costly high-fuel economy vehicles. We look forward to reviewing those studies.

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SAE International Forms New Committee to Create Vehicle Battery Standards

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NOVEMBER 11, 2009

SAE International is creating a new Vehicle Battery Standards Committee which will serve as a center for standardization to support the ongoing development of new and advanced battery technologies. The Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers fully supports the creation by SAE of a new Vehicle Battery Standards Committee.

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DOT, EPA Set National Standards for Fuel Economy and First Greenhouse Gas Emission Levels For Light-Duty Vehicles

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APRIL 1, 2010

Final MY 2011 and MY 2012-2016 passenger car fuel economy targets, based on vehicle footprint. mpg for the combined industry-wide fleet (cars and light-trucks) for model year 2016. mpg for the combined industry-wide fleet (cars and light-trucks) for model year 2016. The EPA standard would be equivalent to 35.5

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California ARB Adopts Regulation to Allow Compliance with Federal Light Duty Vehicle GHG Standards Satisfy California Requirements

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FEBRUARY 25, 2010

California fulfilled its commitment to support and establish the first US-wide greenhouse gas standard for passenger vehicles by adopting a regulation to allow vehicle complying with federal greenhouse gas standards for MY 2012-2016 to fully comply with California’s own GHG standards for those model years.

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EPA settles with Tesla over Clean Air Act violations at Fremont plant; $275K penalty

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FEBRUARY 24, 2022

EPA found Clean Air Act violations at Tesla’s automobile manufacturing plant in Fremont, Calif. Failing to correctly perform required monthly emissions calculations needed to demonstrate that the facility’s coating operations complied with federal hazardous air pollutant standards.

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European automakers define recommendations to standardize charging of plug-in vehicles; 2017 for harmonized application

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2011

Global technical specification on “envelope”—vehicle inlet—for global solution. The European automobile manufacturers, though ACEA, the automobile manufacturers’ trade association, have defined a comprehensive set of recommendations to standardize the charging of electrically-chargeable vehicles.

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California, 6 automakers finalize bilateral Clean Car Framework agreements

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AUGUST 20, 2020

While California is challenging the Federal government in court to overturn the revocation of California’s waiver enabling the state to issue greenhouse gas restrictions on light-duty vehicles, it has finalized with six participating automakers individual bilateral agreements based upon a Framework unveiled last year.

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Global NCAP calls for universal application of minimum vehicle safety standards in all world markets by 2020

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MARCH 11, 2015

Millions of new cars sold in middle and low income countries fail to meet the UN’s basic safety standards for front and side impacts, according to international automotive safety watchdog Global NCAP (New Car Assessment Program). By 2020 at the latest we want all new cars to meet basic standards for both crash protection and crash avoidance.

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SVOLT Energy Technology first to scale production of safer Li-ion cells using Soteria technology

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APRIL 21, 2021

SVOLT Energy Technology, a global advanced technology company and spin-off of Chinese automobile manufacturer Great Wall Motors, is the first to begin commercialization of lithium-ion batteries (LIB) utilizing metallic thin-film separator technology from Soteria Battery Innovation Group (BIG). —Carl Hu, CTO at Soteria BIG.

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Li-ion Energy Lithium Ion Production

California ARB to begin enhanced testing of modern light-duty diesel engines to detect emissions cheating

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2015

The California Air Resources Board sent a letter to automobile manufacturers notifying them that ARB will begin using enhanced testing procedures for modern light-duty diesel vehicles to determine compliance with emission levels to which they were originally certified. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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European Parliament votes to introduce CO2 limits in EU for new vans and light commercial goods vehicles; initial target of 175 g/km

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FEBRUARY 16, 2011

The European Parliament has voted to introduce CO 2 limits in the EU for new vans and other light commercial goods vehicles. The rules, agreed with Member States, include incentives to make highly-efficient vehicles as well as penalties for manufacturers that miss the targets. tonnes when loaded. in 2016 and 1.5

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NHTSA Sets MY 2011 CAFE Standards; Estimates Industry-Wide 27.3 mpg

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MARCH 27, 2009

The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has set the model year 2011 CAFE standards, which it estimates will raise the industry-wide combined light-duty vehicle fuel economy average to 27.3 Combined cars and light trucks. Light trucks. million metric tons during that period. Earlier post.).

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EPA and NHTSA Issue Notice of Intent to Develop New Greenhouse Gas and Fuel Economy Standards for Light-Duty Vehicle Model Years 2017-2025; Proposal Expected by 30 Sep 2011

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OCTOBER 1, 2010

The US Department of Transportation’s (DOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a Notice of Intent (NOI) to begin developing new standards for greenhouse gases and fuel economy for light-duty vehicles for the 2017-2025 model years.

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Consumer Federation analysis of polling data and tech pricing finds consumer demands aligned with proposed MY 2017-2025 CAFE and GHG regulations for light-duty vehicles

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JULY 16, 2012

A new analysis from the Consumer Federation of America (CFA) of consumer polling data finds that the proposed MY 2017-2025 passenger vehicle fuel economy (CAFE) and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards to be finalized this summer ( earlier post ) align with consumer demands and needs. mpg US (5.87 L/100km) in model year 2025.

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EKPO wins order for fuel cell stacks from China’s FAW Group | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

MARCH 18, 2024

The prototypes of the ‘NM12-Single’ platform will be used in a next-generation fuel cell vehicle from FAW’s premium brand Hongqi. “Hongqi set high standards for quality and performance when selecting a partner. Our in-depth development and profound technological expertise has proven to be a decisive factor in this.

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Auto Alliance pushing for passage of Maryland SB 1234 that would require state purchase of ZEVs; 50% of LDVs by 2026

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MARCH 15, 2018

The Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers (Auto Alliance) is strongly supporting the passage of Maryland’s SB 1234 , a bill that would require the State of Maryland to purchase zero emission vehicles (ZEVs) for state fleets. The bill also includes a reporting requirement for State agencies that purchase vehicles.

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EC proposes 95 grams CO2/km target for new cars by 2020, 147 grams for light vans; super credits for cars below 35g

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JULY 11, 2012

The European Commission today proposed targets for the further reduction of carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) emissions from new cars and light commercial vehicles (vans) by 2020. Implementing measures for the regulations are already in place and CO 2 emissions from new vehicles are monitored annually. Europe and the US. Earlier post.).

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Pike ranks Volkswagen Group as the global leader in clean diesel vehicles

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OCTOBER 17, 2012

The new Pike Pulse Report: Clean Diesel Vehicles from Pike Research ranks the Volkswagen Group as the leader in this market, due to the efforts of the Volkswagen and Audi brands. been a leader in selling diesel vehicles and is making a strong push for emerging clean diesel markets, Pike notes. Each of these standards mandated a.

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EPA annual trends report finds new vehicle fuel economy at record 24.1 mpg; new powertrain technologies rapidly gaining share

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OCTOBER 10, 2014

EPA released the latest edition of its annual report on trends in CO 2 emissions, fuel economy and powertrain technology for new personal vehicles in the US. Among the top-level findings was that Model year 2013 vehicles achieved an average of 24.1 l/100 km)—a 0.5 Adjusted fuel economy distribution by model year. Source: EPA.

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US EPA and NHTSA Jointly Propose New Fuel Economy and Greenhouse Gas Regulations for Vehicles

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2009

The US Department of Transportation (DOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) jointly proposed a rule establishing a national program that would improve vehicle fuel economy and reduce greenhouse gases. Earlier post.). mpg in model year 2016. mpg by MY 2016. mpg by MY 2016.

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Schaeffler demo vehicle hits 2020 CAFE targets without electrification; 15% cut in fuel consumption; 48V hybrid system for 2025

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JANUARY 27, 2014

Schaeffler Efficient Future Mobility North America demo vehicle in Detroit. At the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), Schaeffler highlighted its range of fuel-efficiency technologies and systems in the form of its current demonstration vehicle: Efficient Future Mobility North America. Click to enlarge. —Prof.

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Indian car and 2W OEMs recall 284,906 vehicles in 2023, 5.35 million since 2012 | Autocar Professional

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JANUARY 16, 2024

CY2023, which turned out to be strong year of sales growth for the passenger vehicle and two-wheeler segments in India, is done and dusted. A vehicle recall is when a manufacturer or a legal entity determines that a particular model needs to have a repair in order to comply with all the safety standards.

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Auto Industry and Utilities Urge President Obama to Create to National Electric Fuel Task Force to Accelerate Plug-in Adoption

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JULY 20, 2010

Organizations representing auto manufacturers, electric utilities and the electric drive industry are calling on President Obama to establish a new National Electric Fuel Task Force to help accelerate the adoption of plug-in electric vehicles and the necessary infrastructure.

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R?sselsheim Engineering Center developing next four-cylinder gasoline engine generation for Groupe PSA; optimized for hybrids

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JUNE 14, 2018

The new generation of engines is designated for use in all Groupe PSA brands in China, Europe and North America, meeting the future emission standards of these markets. Vehicle development: Seats. Vehicle fuel function. Vehicle material engineering (for many areas). US market federalization (vehicle and powertrain).

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Decoding The Complex Supply Chain In The Electric Vehicle Industry

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JUNE 6, 2023

Picture this: You’re cruising down the road in your sleek, futuristic electric vehicle (EV), enjoying the whisper-quiet ride and emission-free journey. The electric vehicle industry is not just about cutting-edge technology and zero-emission vehicles. Electric Vehicle Supply Chain #1.

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Top 14 Electric Vehicle Motor Manufacturers in India: Driving Sustainable Mobility

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JULY 18, 2023

The global shift towards sustainable transportation has accelerated the growth of electric vehicles around the world, and India is no exception. As the second-most populous country with a rapidly growing middle class and increasing environmental concerns, India has emerged as a significant market for electric vehicles.

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Potsdam/TUB/BMW report says cap-and-trade instrument for road transport fuels combined with vehicle efficiency metrics is the most promising policy approach to reduce transport GHG

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DECEMBER 21, 2010

A cap-and-price scheme with a target quantity and corresponding price can alleviate rebound effects and perverse incentives of fuel efficiency and low-carbon fuel standards. Fuel efficiency standards incentivize automakers to improve the efficiency of their products. Source: CITIES. Click to enlarge. by offering discounts).

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European Parliament rejects proposed veto of plan to raise diesel NOx limits temporarily for RDE deployment

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FEBRUARY 3, 2016

The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) welcomed the vote. This regulation will be a major challenge for the industry, with new and more stringent testing standards that will be extremely difficult to reach in a short space of time. —Environment Committee chair Giovanni La Via (EPP, IT).

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EPA waives requirements for gasoline pump vapor recovery

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MAY 10, 2012

Modern vehicles are equipped to capture those emissions. Beginning later this year, states may begin the process of phasing out vapor recovery systems at the pump since approximately 70% of all vehicles are equipped with on-board systems that capture these vapors.

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House Chairmen Waxman, Markey Release Draft of Energy and Climate Legislation; Among the Many Provisions Are Cap-and-Trade, Harmonization of CAFE and California Vehicle Regulations, and Low Carbon Fuel Standard

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APRIL 1, 2009

Among the direct transportation-related provisions in the extensive package are a low-carbon fuel standard for all transportation fuels; financial support for large scale demonstrations of electric vehicles; and financial support for automakers retooling plants to make electric vehicles. Clean Fuels and Vehicles.

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CRC study finds that fuel systems in some modern vehicles fail with E15 use

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JANUARY 30, 2013

AVFL-15a) by the Coordinating Research Council , a non-profit organization created and supported by the petroleum and auto industries, has found that some fuel systems in modern vehicles survive testing in mid-blend ethanol fuels, while others will experience complete failures that would prevent operation. Earlier post.).

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EPA proposes waiving Federal requirements for stations to capture gasoline vapors when vehicles refuel beginning in 2013

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JULY 11, 2011

Stage II systems consist of special nozzles and coaxial hoses at each gasoline pump that capture vapors from the vehicle’s fuel tank and route them to the station’s underground or aboveground storage tank(s) during the refueling process. An estimated 72% of vehicles on the road are expected to have ORVR by that date.

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EPA Gasoline 2013 Ozone

Engine products group files legal challenge to EPAs partial waiver for E15

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DECEMBER 20, 2010

The newly formed Engine Products Group (EPG)—comprising the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers (Alliance), The Association of International Automobile Manufacturers, Inc. Earlier post.). Earlier post.). Allowing for the use of E15 blends is a safe and appropriate step toward meeting these goals.

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Automakers Support Obama Administrations Development of National Program for Reducing Carbon Emissions and Fuel Consumption

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MAY 18, 2009

The US auto industry, via the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers, is lining up to support a new national, harmonized program to reduce carbon emissions and fuel consumption that President Obama will announce on Tuesday, 19 May. This approach allows for a range of sizes of vehicles to meet consumer needs for passenger and cargo room.

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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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JUNE 4, 2010

Various combinations of commercially available technologies could greatly reduce fuel consumption in passenger cars, sport-utility vehicles, minivans, and other light-duty vehicles over the next 15 years without compromising vehicle performance or safety, according to a new report by the National Research Council.

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Auto Industry Weighs in Against Murkowski Amendment that Delays EPA Regulation of Stationary Source CO2 Emissions

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2009

In a letter to Senator Feinstein dated September 23, Administrator Jackson stated EPA’s interpretation that the Murkowski amendment as filed would “make it impossible for the Environmental Protection Agency to promulgate the light-duty vehicle greenhouse-gas emissions standards that the agency proposed on September 15, 2009.”.

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Pike forecasts $1.4B market for EV telematics by 2017

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DECEMBER 19, 2011

Cumulative light-duty PEV deployments by segment, world markets: 2011-2017. Nearly nine out of ten plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) sold this year will include at least a basic telematics package, and that percentage will likely grow to 94% by 2017, according to a new report from Pike Research. Source: Pike Research. Click to enlarge.

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European Auto Manufacturers Agree on First Phase of Specifications to Connect Plug-ins to the Grid

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JUNE 25, 2010

The European automobile manufacturers have agreed to a first phase of joint specifications to connect electrically chargeable vehicles to the electricity grid in a safe and user-friendly way. Further agreements will follow for long-term, DC charging (quick charging) and heavy-duty vehicles. Type 2 (Mode 3).

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Plug-in Grid Connect Connected

Minnesota becomes latest state to adopt California clean car standards

StreetScooter showcases all-new versions of successful WORK and WORK L electric light commercial vehicles

Provisional agreement reached on European CO2 standards for heavy-duty trucks; 30% lower by 2030

European automakers request 6-month postponement of new Euro standards due to COVID-19

Québec moves forward with a zero-emission vehicle standard

China to allow extended sales periods for ICE models based on existing emissions standard, report says

Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers comments on proposed MY2017-2025 LDV CAFE/GHG regulations

SAE International Forms New Committee to Create Vehicle Battery Standards

DOT, EPA Set National Standards for Fuel Economy and First Greenhouse Gas Emission Levels For Light-Duty Vehicles

California ARB Adopts Regulation to Allow Compliance with Federal Light Duty Vehicle GHG Standards Satisfy California Requirements

EPA settles with Tesla over Clean Air Act violations at Fremont plant; $275K penalty

European automakers define recommendations to standardize charging of plug-in vehicles; 2017 for harmonized application

California, 6 automakers finalize bilateral Clean Car Framework agreements

Global NCAP calls for universal application of minimum vehicle safety standards in all world markets by 2020

SVOLT Energy Technology first to scale production of safer Li-ion cells using Soteria technology

California ARB to begin enhanced testing of modern light-duty diesel engines to detect emissions cheating

European Parliament votes to introduce CO2 limits in EU for new vans and light commercial goods vehicles; initial target of 175 g/km

NHTSA Sets MY 2011 CAFE Standards; Estimates Industry-Wide 27.3 mpg

EPA and NHTSA Issue Notice of Intent to Develop New Greenhouse Gas and Fuel Economy Standards for Light-Duty Vehicle Model Years 2017-2025; Proposal Expected by 30 Sep 2011

Consumer Federation analysis of polling data and tech pricing finds consumer demands aligned with proposed MY 2017-2025 CAFE and GHG regulations for light-duty vehicles

EKPO wins order for fuel cell stacks from China’s FAW Group | Autocar Professional

Auto Alliance pushing for passage of Maryland SB 1234 that would require state purchase of ZEVs; 50% of LDVs by 2026

EC proposes 95 grams CO2/km target for new cars by 2020, 147 grams for light vans; super credits for cars below 35g

Pike ranks Volkswagen Group as the global leader in clean diesel vehicles

EPA annual trends report finds new vehicle fuel economy at record 24.1 mpg; new powertrain technologies rapidly gaining share

US EPA and NHTSA Jointly Propose New Fuel Economy and Greenhouse Gas Regulations for Vehicles

Schaeffler demo vehicle hits 2020 CAFE targets without electrification; 15% cut in fuel consumption; 48V hybrid system for 2025

Indian car and 2W OEMs recall 284,906 vehicles in 2023, 5.35 million since 2012 | Autocar Professional

Auto Industry and Utilities Urge President Obama to Create to National Electric Fuel Task Force to Accelerate Plug-in Adoption

R?sselsheim Engineering Center developing next four-cylinder gasoline engine generation for Groupe PSA; optimized for hybrids

Decoding The Complex Supply Chain In The Electric Vehicle Industry

Top 14 Electric Vehicle Motor Manufacturers in India: Driving Sustainable Mobility

Potsdam/TUB/BMW report says cap-and-trade instrument for road transport fuels combined with vehicle efficiency metrics is the most promising policy approach to reduce transport GHG

European Parliament rejects proposed veto of plan to raise diesel NOx limits temporarily for RDE deployment

EPA waives requirements for gasoline pump vapor recovery

House Chairmen Waxman, Markey Release Draft of Energy and Climate Legislation; Among the Many Provisions Are Cap-and-Trade, Harmonization of CAFE and California Vehicle Regulations, and Low Carbon Fuel Standard

CRC study finds that fuel systems in some modern vehicles fail with E15 use

EPA proposes waiving Federal requirements for stations to capture gasoline vapors when vehicles refuel beginning in 2013

Engine products group files legal challenge to EPAs partial waiver for E15

Automakers Support Obama Administrations Development of National Program for Reducing Carbon Emissions and Fuel Consumption

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

Auto Industry Weighs in Against Murkowski Amendment that Delays EPA Regulation of Stationary Source CO2 Emissions

Pike forecasts $1.4B market for EV telematics by 2017

European Auto Manufacturers Agree on First Phase of Specifications to Connect Plug-ins to the Grid

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