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Strapped In: Why Seatbelts are Non-Negotiable! | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

India has the highest number of total persons killed due to road accidents, followed by China and the United States as per the World Road Statistics, 2022 published by the International Road Federation. This design became the global standard, significantly improving vehicular safety. This corresponds to 11.88

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China realizes charging piles, complete vehicles and accessories to go overseas

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Moreover, the Russian Ministry of Industry and Trade has revised the requirements for fast charging facilities for electric vehicles, stipulating that the Chinese standard GB/T is mandatory, while European standards and Japanese standards are optional. Cross-border e-commerce shines in the European market.

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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

Green Car Congress

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 2021, and 49.6

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CRC study finds some adverse results from use of mid-level ethanol blends in MY 2001-2009 engines; DOE and ethanol industry say study significantly flawed

Green Car Congress

The Sustaining Members of CRC are the American Petroleum Institute (API) and a group of automobile manufacturer members (Chrysler, Ford, General Motors, Honda, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Toyota, and Volkswagen). The test cycle is a standard engine durability cycle from a local OEM except that the maximum engine speed was limited to 3500 rpm.

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New Audi A8 debuting Level 3 autonomous AI traffic jam pilot; parking and remote garage pilots; zFAS controller

Green Car Congress

Audi will be the first automobile manufacturer to bundle these in a central domain architecture. The basis for this comes from mathematics and statistics. Audi groups the assistance systems in three packages: Park, City and Tour, with the Tour package standard in Germany. Sensors and cameras, with zFAS. Click to enlarge.

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

Green Car Congress

Increasing the ethanol concentration in motor gasoline has been suggested as a way to meet Renewable Fuel Standard 2 (RFS2) requirements. Automobile manufacturers developed a candidate list of vehicles for testing. AVFL-15 ) was used to identify areas where further testing should be performed. Background. Earlier post.).

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EV Charging: A Look at the International Landscape

EV Connect

In addition to directing the Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Transportation to tighten fuel efficiency standards, President Biden has made supporting electric vehicles a top priority, expanding consumer tax credits for EV purchases and mandating that the entire federal fleet of vehicles be converted to electric.