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Ceres: national fuel economy and emissions standards can increase viability of domestic automakers and suppliers

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New analysis commissioned by Ceres, a sustainability nonprofit organization working with investors and companies, suggests that national fuel economy and emissions standards can help increase the viability and international competitiveness of domestic automakers and suppliers. The analysis, “ What’s Driving the U.S —Alan Baum.

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Citi report finds meeting higher CAFE/GHG standards likely to bring higher profits for all automakers, nearly $2.5 billion in extra profits for Detroit Three

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The report, “Fuel Economy Focus: Perspectives on 2020 Industry Implications,” evaluates the impact that meeting the proposed fuel economy/GHG standards would have on the car industry in the year 2020. billion dollars in 2020 under the standards, with the industry as a whole likely to see a 5.3% Click to enlarge. billion in 2020.

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Achates opposed-piston 3-cylinder 10.6L diesel emissions meet 2027 EPA, CA requirements

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Engine and aftertreatment system development and performance assessments were conducted at the Achates Power facility in San Diego and the Aramco Research Center-Detroit. was measured at more than 8% below the current standard of 460g CO 2 , exceeding the 2027 EPA regulations of 432g of CO 2 over the Supplemental Emissions Test (SET) cycle.

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SwRI CAT-DEF reduces heavy-duty diesel emissions to meet CARB 2027 NOx requirements

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Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) demonstrated the effectiveness of its patented and award-winning CAT-DEF technology during the WCX World Congress Experience in Detroit in April. Both formulations met the CARB 2027 PM standards, but only the modified UWS met the CARB 2027 low NOX 0.02 g/hp-hr standard. —Wheeler et al.

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Michigan awards $285K to new mobility initiatives that improve roadway safety and sustainability, and customer service

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Additionally, UM partners will be able to build new applications on top of Bluecity’s standard solution, including sharing real-time traffic data with connected vehicles. The GEKOT team is working to establish Detroit as the center of engineering excellence in micro-mobility and light electric vehicles. Mouvit ($100,000).

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GM makes eAssist standard on the 2013 Buick Regal; new SAE paper coming at World Congress

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GM is continuing the deployment of the eAssist light electrification system ( earlier post ) as a standard across its platforms. Starting with the arrival of 2013 models, eAssist will be standard on the Regal with the discontinuation of the 2.4L base model. Both the Regal Turbo and Regal GS models will remain available.

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ANSI report on electric drive vehicle standards calls for better coordination and harmonization, public-private partnership

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The report details findings from the ANSI Workshop held in April, Standards and Codes for Electric Drive Vehicles, which ANSI convened on behalf of DOE and the Idaho National Laboratory. Participants agreed that a standardization roadmap for North America would help to establish priorities for the work that needs to be done.

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