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ARB Staff Posts Expert Review Reports of the ZEV Technical Analysis

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ARB staff then published a white paper summarizing possible changes to the ZEV regulation along with attachments on ZEV technology status; a 2050 GHG analysis; and complimentary policies. If so, this tracks fairly well with the most aggressive DOE and NRC (2008) cases for FCV commercialization, assuming strong policy support.

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ICCT study finds increasing gap between rated and actual passenger car fuel consumption in Europe

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A new white paper published by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) comparing official and “real-world” fuel consumption and CO 2 emission values for passenger cars in Europe and the United States shows that the average discrepancy between the values in Europe increased from less than 10% in 2001 to 25% in 2011.

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euroFOT study demonstrates how driver assistance systems can increase safety and fuel efficiency

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million ) European Field Operational Test (euroFOT) project—which began in June 2008 and involved 28 companies and organisations—was led by Aria Etemad from Ford’s European Research Centre in Aachen, Germany. If it then approaches too close to another vehicle, then the driver is alerted via sound and light signals.

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California could revamp zero emission vehicle regulation

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With the staff of the California Air Resources Board suggesting that the regulations for zero emission vehicles need to be revamped, the board will now conduct a public meeting to determine whether a so-called ‘ZEV II’ will get the green light.

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GM Quantifies CO2 and Fuel Consumption Reductions Via E-REVs And PHEVs, As Compared To Conventional Hybrids

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General Motors has released a white paper that evaluates the CO 2 reduction potential of extended-range electric vehicles (E-REVs) as well as plug-in hybrids (PHEVs), in combination with multiple vehicle charging scenarios, as compared to conventional hybrids. SAE 2008-01-0458 ). Adapted from Tate et al. Click to enlarge.

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NRC releases second report on 21st Century Truck Partnership

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The Phase 2 review follows on the original NRC Phase 1 review of the Partnership conducted in 2007 and resulting in a report issued in 2008. The white papers defining the various technical areas of R&D should be reviewed and revised, as appropriate, periodically and prior to any future review. Earlier post.). Finding 3-7.

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