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OCTOBER 28, 2020
The British premium automobile manufacturer MINI is realigning its model range, with a focus on drivetrain technologies, vehicle segments and services of the future. The classic Mini, introduced 61 years ago, was not only characterized by revolutionary space economy, but also by an economic drive with sporting potential.
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JANUARY 25, 2011
Ford EcoMode is a software application available on the new Ford Focus that rates driver behavior impacting fuel economy and then offers up simple hints on how to improve eco-driving skills through a scoring system. In recent internal tests, Ford found that eco-driving skills can improve fuel economy by an average of 24%.
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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.). Technologies.
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JULY 15, 2009
million vehicles, according to the latest Economic Report from the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA). Reflecting consumer concerns about the general economy, small cars reached a market share of 44.9% over the whole year 2008. in the last quarter of 2008. Click to enlarge. in Austria, 5.1%
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JANUARY 6, 2010
According to the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA), as of 2008, Japan had about 600,000 “next-generation” vehicles—including hybrids and electric vehicles—in service, representing 0.8% Technical challenges facing EVs. Source: JAMA. Click to enlarge. of Japan’s total fleet.
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SEPTEMBER 20, 2012
IEA fuel economy readiness index status, 2010. Average fuel economy and new vehicles registrations, 2005 and 2008. The index is built from the four key policies needed to improve fuel economy: fuel tax, CO 2 -based vehicle tax, fuel economy standards and labeling. Source: Policy package. Click to enlarge.
Green Cars News
JANUARY 6, 2010
As Japan aims to take its plug-in vehicle sales to 600,000 a year by 2020, the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA) has outlined the steps that will need to be taken to reach this goal. As of 2008, Japan had around 600,000 “next generation” vehicles on its roads – including hybrids and electric vehicles, making up [.].
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