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Disruptive tech, sustainability agenda driving India’s auto INC | Autocar Professional

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India is the world’s third-largest automobile market. Global automakers, including VinFast Auto from Vietnam and Hyundai Motor Company, recognise India’s potential in the EV domain, leading to plans to set up assembly units and make significant investments in the country. And the automotive industry is no different.

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UMTRI study finds US and China could turnover more than 90% of LDV fleet to alternative powertrains by 2050 under very aggressive penetration scenarios

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very aggressive model of penetration; Establish vehicles-in-use, scrappage, and sales estimates for vehicles in the fleet using the old technology/fuels and vehicles using the alternative powertrains/fuels; and. Current members of this research consortium are: Autoliv Electronics; Bosch; FIA Foundation for the Automobile and Society; General.

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US cash for clunkers scheme ends

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The US car scrappage scheme know as the ‘cash for clunkers’ plan will end next week after the funds ran out. This program has been a lifeline to the automobile industry, jump starting a major sector of the economy and putting people back to work,” Secretary LaHood said. billion in rebates.

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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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With about 48% of all traffic fatalities being vehicle occupants, it is therefore essential to improve automobile safety, especially in rapidly motorizing regions, so as so to avoid a growing global burden of road injury, Global NCAP argues. 94 & 95 or FMVSS 208 & 214) to all their new models from 2016.

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