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IFQC annual ranking of gasoline sulfur standards sees progress around the world; US drops to 46th

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Montenegro leaped 48 slots, from 89 th place in 2010 to 41 st in this year’s ranking. The increased pressure to further focus on vehicle emissions and fuel efficiency performance has driven the US and other countries to evaluate the adequacy of their fuel and vehicle standards. —Kiuru-Griffith, Executive Director of IFQC.

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UNECE Adopts Type Approval for Electric and Hybrid Vehicles’ Electric Safety Requirements; Applies in 41 Countries

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The new version of the regulation offers car manufacturers the legal instrument to put into the market passenger and commercial vehicles with greener standards, reducing the costs and delays associated with multiple approvals in various countries. Tags: Electric (Battery) Europe Fuel Cells Hybrids Plug-ins Policy Standards.

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