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Ricardo study predicts that BRIC automotive markets will be eclipsed by the “Rising-15”

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Nissan’s Datsun brand will unveil a new car in Jakarta, Indonesia on 17 September—the first of two models to go on sale in Indonesia in 2014. These included population size and growth; size and growth of the economy; social and scientific progress indicators; quality and extent of infrastructure; and the political and legal context.

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Riversimple introduces Rasa prototype two-seater fuel cell vehicle; 300 miles on 1.5kg H2; production version in 2018

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unveiled the Rasa, a road-legal engineering prototype of its first two-seater hydrogen fuel cell road car, built for full European type approval. Riversimple plans to offer the car to motorists through a “sale-of-service” model. Riversimple plans to offer the car to motorists through a “sale-of-service” model. Earlier post.)

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U-M study finds current CAFE standards create profit incentive for larger vehicles

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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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Eliminate fuel vehicles in the UK to enlarge the move

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Eliminating fuel vehicles is an important step in the UK’s carbon reduction route, and 2030 is the deadline for the sale of fuel vehicles in the UK. Last year the British government set a target to ban the sale of new petrol and diesel cars after 2030. From then on, electric cars will drive the streets of Britain.

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Massachusetts sets state GHG emissions limit for 2020 at 25% below 1990 levels, releases plan with additional measures, including Pay As You Drive auto insurance

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Massachusetts Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) Secretary Ian Bowles has set the statewide greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions limit for 2020 required by the Global Warming Solutions Act of 2008 at 25% below 1990 levels, the maximum authorized by the Act, saying that measures already in place will get Massachusetts much of the way toward that goal.

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GM Files Voluntary Chapter 11; Agreements with US Treasury and Canada; New GM Expected in 60-90 Days

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Reduce GM’s total number of assembly, powertrain and stamping facilities in the US from 47 in 2008 to 34 by the end of 2010 and 33 by 2012. This rate is substantially below the 15 to 17 million annual vehicle sales rates recorded from 1995 through 2007. The mechanics of the sale. Earlier post.) viability plan submission.

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Perspective: US Needs to Transition to Hydrous Ethanol as the Primary Renewable Transportation Fuel

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The oil price shocks of the 1970s led the Brazilian government to address the strain high prices were placing on its fragile economy. In 2005, their sales increased even further, accounting for approximately 54% of all new car sales. Current Legal Requirement for Use of Anhydrous Ethanol in the United States. 40 CFR § 80.27