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DECEMBER 9, 2009

Canada and the US are working towards a common North American approach to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by introducing aligned and progressively tighter regulatory requirements over the 2011-2016 model years. Of that quarter, cars and light trucks account for nearly half, accounting for 12% of Canada’s total GHG emissions.

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OCTOBER 1, 2010

The US Department of Transportation’s (DOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a Notice of Intent (NOI) to begin developing new standards for greenhouse gases and fuel economy for light-duty vehicles for the 2017-2025 model years. Earlier post.).

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AUGUST 4, 2010

Hyundai Motor America, currently the leading fuel economy auto manufacturer in the US according to EPA ratings, plans to achieve a corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) rating of at least 50 (mpg) by 2025 for its lineup of passenger cars and light duty trucks. mpg by 2016. Earlier post.)

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2012

Worldwide light-duty vehicle production. Production of light-duty passenger vehicles (cars and light trucks) rose from 74.4 The major driver of increased production and sales are the emerging economies, especially China. South Korea has improved its fuel economy by one third since 2003. trillion pkm in 2008.

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JUNE 14, 2011

Based on the results of the study, CAR believes the economic risk to the auto industry connected to mandating permanent fuel economy standards in the long run is “ very serious ” The group recommends periodic review to assess the rate of technology development and cost reduction of advanced technologies leading up to 2025.

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OCTOBER 24, 2016

Honda will introduce the new 5-passenger, hydrogen-powered Clarity Fuel Cell sedan by the end of 2016, beginning with retail leasing to customers through its expanded network of 12 approved fuel cell vehicle dealerships located in select California markets. Honda’s second-generation fuel cell vehicle, the FCX Clarity, launched in July 2008.

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APRIL 18, 2014

Light-duty VMT is beginning to decouple from traditional drivers. The most recent of these In Focus articles explores the impact of demographics and behavior on light-duty vehicle (LDV) energy demand. LDV energy use is driven by both LDV fuel economy and travel behavior, as measured by vehicle miles traveled (VMT). Source: EIA.

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DECEMBER 7, 2011

The current vehicle footprint-based Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards create a financial incentive for automakers to increase vehicle size, except under certain limited conditions of consumer preference for vehicle size, according to a study by University of Michigan researchers Kate Whitefoot and Steven Skerlos. 10 11 –5.17×10

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FEBRUARY 17, 2016

million) grant from the Welsh government in 2015, the Rasa was designed for lightness, strength, affordability and safety. Riversimple will adopt an open-source approach to its technology and componentry to encourage the proliferation of its technology and economies of scale within the sector. Riversimple Movement Ltd. Earlier post.)

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OCTOBER 19, 2017

Findings in the green mobility area included: The transport sector presently contributes 23% of global energy-related greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and 18% of all man-made global economy-wide emissions. Transport sector emissions growth in Annex I countries (developed countries and “economies in transition” averaged 0.5%

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DECEMBER 15, 2009

overall from 2008 to 2035. CO 2 emissions from the transportation sector are projected to remain at 33% of the total in 2035, but increase from 1,925 million metric tons in 2008 to 2,115 in 2035. It does include the revised handling of fuel economy standards to reflect the proposal for light-duty vehicles in model years 2012-2016.

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2011

The report expects aluminum to double its share of the light vehicle material mix by 2025 vs. the 2008 EPA baseline vehicle. light-duty pick-up trucks) mainly due to the comfort, safety and functionality requirements expected from the customer. kg) per year per light vehicle. Ducker Worldwide. Click to enlarge.

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DECEMBER 17, 2010

After falling 3% in 2008 and nearly 7% in 2009, largely driven by the economic downturn, energy-related CO 2 emissions do not return to 2005 levels (5,980 million metric tons) until 2027. The fuel economy standards are increased through model year 2020 to meet the statutory requirements of EISA2007. Unconventional vehicle sales.

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JANUARY 21, 2017

Achieving the 2030 target under the proposed plan will continue to build on investments in clean energy and set the California economy on a trajectory to achieving an 80% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. The first Scoping Plan required by Assembly Bill 32 (AB 32) was adopted in 2008. Sustainable Freight Action Plan.

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AUGUST 10, 2009

Additionally, suggested one of the speakers, advanced SIDI (spark-ignited, direct-injection) engines can take light-duty market share back from diesels in Europe based on the same trends. don’t think we expect to see a large market share of light duty diesel in the short term. SULEV/Tier 2 Bin 2 is the target. smog and particulates.

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2009

Three of the NHTSA scenarios for penetration of technologies for passenger cars for MY 2016. On 15 Sep, NHTSA and the US EPA proposed a joint rulemaking on fuel economy and greenhouse gas emissions for light duty vehicles: an average new car 34.1 mpg and 250 g CO 2 /km for model year 2016. Click to enlarge. Technologies.

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Revenge of the Electric Car

APRIL 6, 2010

Last week, the Obama administration announced new fuel economy standards for automobiles that provides some incentives for electric cars. In 2008, transportation accounted for 22 percent of all city carbon emissions. million metric tons of transportation emissions in 2008. If by 2015, 2.5 That represents only 1.43

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OCTOBER 8, 2019

By the fourth quarter of 2018, light-duty pickup trucks, mini-vans, and SUVs made up 57.3% percent, respectively, from 2016 to 2017. Between 2008 and 2017, total VMT increased 5% in California, but declined in Pennsylvania (-6%) and New York (-8%). from 2016 to 2017. of new vehicle registrations, up from 39.3%

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APRIL 29, 2014

For the first time, more than 50% of the current year’s light-duty (LD) vehicles in the US get more than 23 mpg (10.2 CFA selected 23 mpg as a benchmark for this analysis because it is the EPA fuel economy label equivalent to the 30.6 l/100 km) overall corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) requirement for 2014. mpg by 2016.).

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DECEMBER 23, 2020

But, if any state can achieve this level of reductions while supporting a healthy economy, it’s California. This level is still below the state’s first climate milestone (2020’s AB 32 goal, met four years early in 2016) of reducing to 431 MMTCO 2 e below 1990 levels. lower than 2008 and 2003, respectively. lower and 8.3%

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JUNE 25, 2015

Chevrolet introduced the all-new 2016 Cruze—larger, lighter, and more efficient than its predecessor. The new Cruze will be offered in more than 40 global markets and goes on sale first in North America in early 2016. million sold since it went on sale in 2008. A new, standard 1.4L Cruze stats. Refinement details.

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MAY 21, 2023

The lenses in our mobile devices typically collect and direct incoming light by refraction, using a curve in a transparent material, usually plastic, to bend the rays. These nanostructures use a phenomenon called metasurface optics to direct and focus light. For one, the flat edges of facets become sources of stray light.

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

In a speech on Tuesday at the National Automobile Dealers Association meeting in Washington, US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler outlined the Trump Administration’s thinking on national fuel economy standards and California. Earlier post.). —Andrew Wheeler.

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