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California ARB approves ACC II rule; 100% of LDVs to be PHEVS, ZEV by 2035; LEV IV emissions requirements

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The California Air Resources Board approved the Advanced Clean Cars II (ACC II) rule. The rule establishes a year-by-year roadmap so that by 2035 100% of new cars and light trucks sold in California will be zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). billion in fiscal year 2022-23, and $3.9

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Mazda announces SKYACTIV-X: gasoline Spark Controlled Compression Ignition

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In light of the rapid changes taking place in the automotive industry, the new vision takes a longer-term perspective and sets out how Mazda will use driving pleasure—the fundamental appeal of the automobile—to help solve issues facing people, the earth and society. the greatest contribution to reducing carbon dioxide emissions.

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New Ford S-MAX first worldwide to offer Intelligent Speed Limiter

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Fading out light that could dazzle other road users from the headlights, Glare-Free Highbeam retains maximum illumination for other areas. A windshield-mounted camera detects oncoming vehicles up to 800 meters ahead, and the system uses shutters to block specific paths of light. Glare-Free Highbeam. Ford Adaptive Steering.

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