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BMW Group makes sustainability and efficient resource management central to its strategic direction

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JULY 28, 2020

The BMW Group is making sustainability and resource efficiency central to the company’s strategic direction. The principle of continuous improvement will remain at the heart of the strategy to reduce CO 2 emissions and increase resource efficiency. As a premium car company, it is our ambition to lead the way in sustainability.

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BMW Fully Electric Emissions Climate Change

New bipartisan bill in US Congress to expand EV and hydrogen fuel cell tax credits

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APRIL 11, 2019

The legislation is also co-sponsored by US Representatives Don Beyer (VA-08), Earl Blumenauer (OR-03), Brian Higgins (NY-26), Jimmy Gomez (CA-34), Stephanie Murphy (FL-07), Jimmy Panetta (CA-20), Terri Sewell (AL-07), and Tom Suozzi (NY-03). The Driving America Forward Act is supported by 60 organizations, including ABB Inc., ITC Holdings Corp.,

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California ARB Pulls the Plug on Cool Cars Regulation

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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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California Plug Cars Climate Change

Industry study finds lead-acid to remain most wide-spread automotive energy storage for foreseeable future; new chemistries continue to grow

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MAY 28, 2014

In order to optimise fuel efficiency improvements in each vehicle type, automobile manufacturers need the flexibility to choose the most appropriate batteries from a technical and economic perspective. In plug-in hybrid vehicles, the battery must also perform hybrid functions (i.e. Resources. Lithium-ion batteries.

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Lead Acid Nickel Metal Hydride Energy Storage Lithium Ion

Fraunhofer, KIT study finds CO2 mitigation potential of higher-range PHEVs greater than expected

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NOVEMBER 29, 2017

In an open-access paper published in Scientific Reports , a team from Fraunhofer ISI and KIT (Karlsruhe Institute of Technology) has presented the first systematic overview of empirical findings on the electrification of vehicle mileage based on on actual PHEV (plug-in hybrid) and BEV (battery-electric vehicle) usage for the US and Germany.

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PHEV Kits Range CO2

Toshiba to Supply Electric Drive Motors to Ford Staring in 2012; Expanding Manufacturing Capacity in US

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JUNE 23, 2010

Ford Motor Company has awarded Toshiba a major contract to supply electric drive motors for hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles. Toshiba Corporation will expand manufacturing capacity at its plant in Houston, Texas for production of the high-performance drive motors for HEV, PHEV and EV applications. Toshiba Transportation Systems.

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2012 Houston Motor Motors

EPA Trends on EVs and PHEVs; beginning of a “measurable and meaningful impact” on new vehicle fuel economy and emissions

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OCTOBER 11, 2014

EPA obtains the detailed data supporting the report directly from automobile manufacturers; the agency has been collecting and maintaining these data since 1975. More are coming to the US market, such as the Audi A3 e-tron plug-in hybrid and Volkswagen e-Golf BEV. Emissions Fuel Efficiency Hybrids Plug-ins'

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Waxman/Markey Bill Accelerates Infrastructure and Build-out for Plug-Ins, Calls for Harmonization of Motor Vehicle GHG Standards; 3% of Emissions Allowances for Cap-and-Trade Go to Auto Industry

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MAY 17, 2009

2454 , The American Clean Energy and Security Act—which establishes a cap-and-trade program also contains a number of provisions for accelerating the deployment of a vehicle charging infrastructure and the manufacturing of plug-in electric drive vehicles. Large scale electrification program.

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National Academies issues interim report on overcoming barriers to PEV deployment

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MAY 22, 2013

It also considered barriers that automobile manufacturers and dealerships face in promoting the adoption of PEVs. However, sales of PEVs must increase to justify further investment by automobile manufacturers to diversify the products offered. A final, comprehensive report will be published in late summer 2014.

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Plug-in Tax Charging Automobile Manufacturer

California Air Resources Board Pushes for Restoration of DOE Funding for Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles; Tackles the Four Miracles

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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.). million miles in real-world testing, ARB staff noted.

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Hydrogen Fuel California Vehicles

ACEA study finds cost still strong deterrent for EV uptake across Europe; calls for “realistic” targets recognizing affordability

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JULY 2, 2018

A new study by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) finds that the affordability of electric cars remains a strong deterrent for customers across the EU, along with lack of infrastructure and lack of investment in infrastructure. To put this in context, pure battery-electric cars accounted for just 0.7%

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Affordable Europe Land Rover Netherlands

1st major utility proposal for EV charging infrastructure presented to CPUC

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JUNE 5, 2015

The proposed settlement was negotiated and signed by SDG&E, the Natural Resources Defense Council, The Greenlining Institute, California Coalition of Utility Employees, Plug In America, the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF), the Sierra Club, the Center for Sustainable Energy, the Green Power Institute, ChargePoint Inc.,

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San Diego Charging Sierra Climate Change

8-state alliance releases action plan to put 3.3M ZEVs on their roads by 2025

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MAY 29, 2014

Eight partnering states released their Multi-State ZEV Action Plan as the first promised milestone for the bi-coastal collaboration to pave the way for increasingly large numbers of zero emission vehicles: plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), battery electric vehicles (BEVs), and hydrogen-powered fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs).

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Plug-in Rhode Island Fleet Hydrogen

Cal Energy Commission adopts report outlining how state transforming transportation system to meet climate goals

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FEBRUARY 26, 2015

It finds that California is making good progress in transforming the state’s transportation system to a low carbon, zero emission transportation system with nearly 120,000 plug-in electric vehicles on California’s roads, a growing hydrogen fuel cell market and significant biofuels investments. Plug-in electric vehicles. Natural Gas.

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CAR report quantifies automotive’s position as a leading high-tech industry

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JANUARY 8, 2014

The report, supported by the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers, measures the technological nature of today’s auto industry and compares it to other sectors of the economy often viewed as technologically advanced. The report authors acknowledge the difficulty of defining “high-tech” in an ever-changing economic environment.

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Industrial Industry Auto Industry Cars

Proposal for a Vehicle-Level Test Procedure to Measure Air Conditioning Fuel Use

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MARCH 30, 2010

Air-conditioning systems can have a significant impact on the fuel economy of a conventional vehicles and on the fuel use/range of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. Resources. Tags: Fuel Efficiency Hybrids Plug-ins Vehicle Systems. kW engine and a 51.8 kWh Li-ion battery pack) from 18% to 30% in a worst case hot environment.

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Fuel Vehicles PHEV 2010

Study concludes that sugar cane-based biorefineries producing ethanol and electricity could power a global auto fleet of hybrids and EVs using only 4% of available cropland

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OCTOBER 24, 2011

Alternatively, the fleet in both countries could consist of only hybrid plug-in vehicles that are powered by ethanol and electricity. According to their results, based on 2010 values: 2 million ha of land are sufficient to power the Brazilian automobile fleet; 25 million ha are enough to satisfy the needs of the US fleet; and.

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Fleet Available Hybrid Power

Japan automakers going slow with biodiesel; JAMA maintains stance on B5 as maximum for now

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JANUARY 22, 2014

The Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA) is maintaining its stance on B5 (5% biodiesel, i.e., fatty acid methyl ester, blends) as the maximum until further findings and market observations on the use of B7 are reported. Source: JATOP.Click to enlarge. —JAMA. Biodiesel Fuels Japan Policy'

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Japan Diesel Oil Fuel

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

The detailed data supporting the report were obtained directly from automobile manufacturers. Vehicles meeting the MY 2025 CO 2 targets are comprised solely of hybrids, plug-in hybrids, and electric vehicles.”. There are also now more than 20 electric and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, a significant increase over MY 2009.

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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

As a result, automobile manufacturers are able to create packages of technologies that can meet cost and effectiveness targets in small, incremental steps. Given the high level of activity in lithium-ion battery development, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles will be commercially viable and will soon enter at least limited production.

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Purchase Lithium Ion Fuel Available

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

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. The two agencies expect to issue a proposal by 30 September 2011. In the TAR, the three agencies evaluated scenarios representing 3%, 4%, 5%, and 6% annual decreases in.

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Green Star to Demonstrate Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle

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APRIL 30, 2009

Search Results for Google April 29, 2009 09:40 AM Eastern Daylight Time Green Star to Demonstrate Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle FRANKFORT, Ky.--( BUSINESS WIRE )--Green Star Products, Inc. OTC: GSPI) announced today that within the next four weeks it plans to publicly test its plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV).

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Plug-in Green Plug Electric Vehicles

IEA technology and policy reports outline paths to halving fuel used for combustion-engined road transport in less than 40 years

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2012

New propulsion systems requiring new fuels, such as plug-in electric vehicle systems and fuel cell systems, are beyond the scope of this technology roadmap and are treated in separate roadmaps. Average fuel economy and new vehicles registrations, 2005 and 2008. Increase international collaboration on fuel economy. Click to enlarge.

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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

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. Source: ACEA. Click to enlarge. ACEA members are BMW Group, DAF Trucks, Daimler, FIAT S.p.A.,

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Standards 2017 Plug-in Plug

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

The bill requires electric utilities to draw up plans to implement a charging infrastructure for plug-in vehicles (that can include battery swapping, fast charging and other services). Smart Grid and Electricity Transmission. Utilities Energy Efficiency. Global Warming Pollution Reduction Program.

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Climate Standards Carbon California

Growing Number of EU Countries Levying CO2 Taxes on Cars and Incentivizing Plug-ins

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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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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. Manufactures will provide at least one cable with Type 2 plug (Mode 3) or standard domestic plug (Mode 2) to connect to infrastructure.

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Plug-in Grid Connect Connected

California Public Utilities Commission approves PG&E EV charging program for 7,500 charging stations in NorCal

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DECEMBER 16, 2016

California Governor Brown’s 2012 Executive Order B-16-2012 directed the CPUC and other state agencies to establish benchmarks to help achieve the build-out of Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) infrastructure capable of supporting up to one million vehicles, and to integrate Plug-in Electric Vehicle (PEV) charging into the state’s electricity grid by 2020.

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California Charging San Diego Sierra

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

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

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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. Together, EPA and NHTSA estimate that the average cost increase for a model year 2016 vehicle due to the proposed National Program is less than $1,100.

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NRC report finds significant number of near-term technologies could greatly reduce fuel consumption in passenger cars

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JUNE 16, 2011

This approach allows automobile manufacturers to create packages of technologies that can be tailored to meet specific cost and effectiveness targets, as opposed to developing diesel or full hybrid alternatives that offer a single large benefit, but at a significant cost increase. National Academies Press, 2011).

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BMW unveils the production i3 in New York, London and Beijing; efficiency, dynamics and a supporting ecosystem of services

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JULY 30, 2013

The i3 will also offer the SAE combo fast charger; when the BMW i3 is plugged into a modern public fast-charging station (50 kW) it takes about 30 minutes for the battery to reach 80% capacity. The exchange of information between driver and vehicle allows the current mobility requirements to be checked against the available energy resources.

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BMW New York London Production

NHTSA Modeling and Technology Projections Underlying the Proposed CAFE Target of 34.1 mpg by MY 2016

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2009

Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV): are hybrid electric vehicles with the means to charge their battery packs from an outside source of electricity (usually the electric grid). 2-mode hybrid and plug-in hybrid: 0% for both cars and trucks. Projected technology penetrations for the preferred alternative. Mass Reduction (3.5%

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BMW Group makes sustainability and efficient resource management central to its strategic direction

New bipartisan bill in US Congress to expand EV and hydrogen fuel cell tax credits

California ARB Pulls the Plug on Cool Cars Regulation

Industry study finds lead-acid to remain most wide-spread automotive energy storage for foreseeable future; new chemistries continue to grow

Fraunhofer, KIT study finds CO2 mitigation potential of higher-range PHEVs greater than expected

Toshiba to Supply Electric Drive Motors to Ford Staring in 2012; Expanding Manufacturing Capacity in US

EPA Trends on EVs and PHEVs; beginning of a “measurable and meaningful impact” on new vehicle fuel economy and emissions

Waxman/Markey Bill Accelerates Infrastructure and Build-out for Plug-Ins, Calls for Harmonization of Motor Vehicle GHG Standards; 3% of Emissions Allowances for Cap-and-Trade Go to Auto Industry

National Academies issues interim report on overcoming barriers to PEV deployment

California Air Resources Board Pushes for Restoration of DOE Funding for Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles; Tackles the Four Miracles

ACEA study finds cost still strong deterrent for EV uptake across Europe; calls for “realistic” targets recognizing affordability

1st major utility proposal for EV charging infrastructure presented to CPUC

8-state alliance releases action plan to put 3.3M ZEVs on their roads by 2025

Cal Energy Commission adopts report outlining how state transforming transportation system to meet climate goals

CAR report quantifies automotive’s position as a leading high-tech industry

Proposal for a Vehicle-Level Test Procedure to Measure Air Conditioning Fuel Use

Study concludes that sugar cane-based biorefineries producing ethanol and electricity could power a global auto fleet of hybrids and EVs using only 4% of available cropland

Japan automakers going slow with biodiesel; JAMA maintains stance on B5 as maximum for now

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

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

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

Green Star to Demonstrate Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle

IEA technology and policy reports outline paths to halving fuel used for combustion-engined road transport in less than 40 years

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

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

Growing Number of EU Countries Levying CO2 Taxes on Cars and Incentivizing Plug-ins

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

California Public Utilities Commission approves PG&E EV charging program for 7,500 charging stations in NorCal

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

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

NRC report finds significant number of near-term technologies could greatly reduce fuel consumption in passenger cars

BMW unveils the production i3 in New York, London and Beijing; efficiency, dynamics and a supporting ecosystem of services

NHTSA Modeling and Technology Projections Underlying the Proposed CAFE Target of 34.1 mpg by MY 2016

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