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California ARB readying regulatory options to maintain state LDV GHG standards in event of Federal change

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In April 2018, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) completed the Midterm Evaluation (MTE) process for the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards for cars and light trucks for model years 2022-2025, and determined that the current standards are not appropriate and should be revised. Earlier post.).

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Colorado Air Quality Control Commission approves low emission vehicle standards beginning in 2022 model year

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The Colorado Air Quality Control Commission (AQCC) approved new low emission vehicle (LEV) standards for new light-duty and medium-duty motor vehicles sold in Colorado beginning in the 2022 model year. The new standards are estimated to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by nearly 2 million tons annually by 2030. Earlier post.)

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Researchers develop selective catalyst that curbs corrosion in automotive fuel cells

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A research team led by Professor Yong-Tae Kim and PhD candidate Sang-Hoon You at Pohang University Of Science & Technology (POSTECH) has developed a selective catalyst that curbs corrosion in fuel cells used for hydrogen-powered automobiles. Conversely, during standard operation, the concentration of hydrogen remains high.

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When Autonomous Vehicles Collide, Data Takes Over

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In 2004, the IEEE Standards Association introduced IEEE 1616 , setting the ground rules for the types and amounts of data collected by automobile event-data recorders, or EDRs (a car’s answer to the black boxes in aircraft). 2023 Standard for Data Storage System for Automated Driving (DSSAD).

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NHTSA Launches Investigation Into Amazon’s Self-Driving Zoox Division

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The logic here is that they could have increased their following distance and should always be prepared to stop in the event of an emergency. As someone who has a lot of seat time on motorcycles, your author knows that the braking advantage between automobiles and motorcycles can vary wildly.

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

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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). Only a tiny amount of heat is generated.

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Vinfast VF 8 dominates ASEAN NCAP Grand Prix Awards | Autocar Professional

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Notably, the Advanced Safety Assist Technologies performed exceptionally well, achieving a perfect rating according to ASEAN NCAP’s standards. As a result, VinFast equips its car lines, particularly the VF 8, with exceptional safety features that meet rigorous international standards.”

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