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NOVEMBER 23, 2009

GM Europe is launching the Chevrolet Spark ( earlier post ), providing more detail on the all-new mini car prior to its going on sale in Europe in the first quarter of 2010. They feature multi-port fuel injection and are both Euro V emissions compliant. liters of fuel per 100 km and produces CO 2 emissions of 119 g/km.

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JUNE 21, 2010

The European Commission Fuel Cells and Hydrogen (FCH) Joint Undertaking (JU) has published its 2010 Call for Proposals with a budget of €89.1 Specific topics for the different areas in the 2010 Call include: Transportation and Refuelling Infrastructure (€31.6M). million, entered into the negotiation stage in April 2010.

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JUNE 17, 2009

The first of these new medium-duty engines will be launched in 2010, according to Volvo CEO Leif Johansson in his presentation at Volvo’s Capital Market Day in Eskilstuna, Sweden. In the future, the emissions laws from the various major markets—e.g., Tags: Engines Heavy-duty Vehicle Manufacturers. Click to enlarge.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2010

In a presentation at the US Department of Energy’s 2010 Direction in Engine-Efficiency and Emissions Research Conference in Detroit (DEER), Cisternino described the results of an internal study that used both testbed experimental engine work as well as vehicle tests using an Opel Corsa equipped with a BAS-enhanced 1.3-liter

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OCTOBER 12, 2010

By 2050 Europe could get up to 50% of its electricity needs from renewable marine sources according to a report presented by the Marine Board of the European Science Foundation at the EurOCEAN 2010 conference. Marine Renewable Energy – Research Challenges and Opportunities for a new Energy Era in Europe. Tags: Brief.

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2010

The study—“Next-generation ethanol and biochemicals: what’s in it for Europe”—explores the potential results of the development of a next-generation ethanol and biochemicals industry in the European Union in the next decade, and also the barriers to that development. and 11.9%, in the same 10-year time period.

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JUNE 14, 2010

The team developed a simple model to calculate extra emissions and fuel consumption resulting from MAC activity as a function of ambient temperature and humidity: EEMAC, Empa Emission model for Mobile Air Conditioning systems. MOBILE6, developed by the US EPA, is applied all over the world, including Europe.

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2009

The vehicle is to be sold in Europe, with both Peugeot and Citroën versions. Production is planned to commence in October 2010 for commercial launch in the European market by the end of 2010. MMC has plans to expand rollout of the i-MiEV in left-hand drive markets in fiscal year 2010. Tags: Brief.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2009

Ford of Europe has put two giant wind turbines, each with a height of 150 meters, into service at the Ford Genk plant in Belgium. Genk is not the only Ford of Europe plant to use electricity generated by wind turbines. The initiatives in Niehl and Merkenich reduce annual CO 2 emissions by 190,000 tonnes. Tags: Brief.

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MARCH 3, 2010

Toyota introduced the Auris Hybrid Synergy Drive (HSD) at the 2010 Geneva motor show, marking a significant milestone in Toyota’s planned deployment of the Hybrid Synergy Drive powertrain across Toyota’s entire model range by early 2020s. L/100km (62 mpg US), with CO 2 emissions of 89 g/km. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

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MARCH 2, 2010

Ford Motor Company is extending its global electric vehicles plan to Europe with five full electric or hybrid vehicles across its C, CD and light commercial vehicle ranges to be introduced in that market by 2013. Focus Electric will be introduced in the US and Canada in 2011, followed by Europe in 2012. Prototype Trials in Europe.

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OCTOBER 14, 2009

MFTBC is planning to expand its hybrid trucks business into targeted export markets starting in 2010. The Fuso Canter Eco Hybrid is the first series-production hybrid truck to be sold in Europe. The Canter Eco Hybrid light truck features a parallel hybrid system and significantly reduces fuel consumption and emissions.

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DECEMBER 5, 2009

Nissan will reveal its new V-Platform technology and an all-new global compact car employing that technology at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2010. Tags: Fuel Efficiency Vehicle Manufacturers. Earlier post.) The V-Platform will be incorporated into at least two other models over the next three years.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2010

Proton Power and Smith will present the first prototype at the Hannover Fair in April 2010. Thereafter, the partners plan to roll out the vehicle in transport and maintenance applications across German municipalities, with the first vehicles due to be delivered in the last quarter of 2010.

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MARCH 26, 2009

Fisker showrooms will reflect the company’s concern for the environment and their vehicles’ low-emission capabilities. The 2L/100km Fisker Karma sedan will start at €78,780 (US$106,900), excluding VAT, and be available through a network of 40 retailers across Europe beginning early 2010. Tags: Brief.

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AUGUST 17, 2010

Summary of CO 2 emissions for BAU and Maximum Impact (MI ) scenarios. The authors note that the 76% reduction falls short of the zero carbon target, due entirely to CO 2 emissions from aviation and shipping. The report outlines measures under each of the four main areas to bring road transport CO 2 emissions down to zero.

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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. Some of the best passenger vehicles today, the ones called PZEVs, are pretty close to zero emissions. Comparison of Emission Standards (g/mi). .

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MARCH 26, 2010

of road transport fuels show that ILUC emissions can rapidly increase and erode the environmental sustainability of biofuels.”. The European Parliament and Council asked the Commission to examine the question of indirect land use change (ILUC), including possible measures to avoid this, and report back on this issue by the end of 2010.

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AUGUST 17, 2009

All engines in the Venga line-up will be available with Kia’s Intelligent Stop and Go stop-start technology and will comply with Euro 5 emission standards. The 2010 Venga. Venga will be marketed exclusively in Europe where consumers will be offered a choice of two 1.4-liter Tags: Brief. Click to enlarge. liter and 1.6-liter

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AUGUST 20, 2010

Ford will launch two zero-emission all-electric vehicles-the Transit Connect Electric light commercial van in North America in late 2010 and in Europe in 2011, followed by the Focus Electric passenger car in North America in 2011 and Europe in 2012. Tags: Brief.

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2010

Applying new compound technologies to truck tires for the first time in Europe, Bridgestone has introduced a range of Ecopia truck tires. Ecopia truck tires run with lower rolling resistance than Bridgestone’s standard patterns, thereby reducing fuel consumption and carbon emissions. Tags: Brief.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2010

In extending its truck range, Mercedes-Benz will be gradually introducing EEV versions in certain output classes of the Mercedes-Benz Actros, Axor and Atego up to July 2010. BlueTec EEV is already part of the extended specification for the Mercedes-Benz Econic from January 2010. Tags: Diesel Emissions Europe.

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DECEMBER 4, 2009

The world’s leading heavy-duty vehicle and engine manufacturing companies are urging the close cooperation between policy makers in Europe, the United States and Japan to develop practical and effective fuel-efficiency measurement metrics, methodologies and regulations which would then be used all around the globe.

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APRIL 12, 2010

EcoBoost technology combines direct fuel injection, variable cam timing and turbocharging to reduce fuel consumption, CO 2 emissions and cut vehicle weight, while giving drivers the performance of a bigger engine. Tags: Engines. By 2013 Ford expects to be producing approximately 1.5 About half of the 1.5

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NOVEMBER 13, 2009

Miyazaki Prefecture, a popular tourist destination known for its beautiful natural attractions, is ideally suited for the promotion of all-electric, zero-emission vehicles. To date, the Alliance has signed zero-emission partnerships with more than 30 governments, municipalities and companies worldwide. Tags: Brief.

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2010

In his speech to Chrysler dealers at the 2010 Chrysler Group International Dealer Announcement Show earlier this week, CEO Sergio Marchionne said that the company will roll out 8- and 9-speed transmissions beginning in mid-2011. These are leading-edge solutions to the mileage and emissions objectives we have set for ourselves.

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MAY 13, 2009

Detroit Diesel Corporation, a subsidiary of Daimler Trucks North America, recently delivered its first two trucks equipped with BlueTec selective catalytic reduction (SCR) exhaust treatment technology to meet EPA 2010 emission standards to customers for testing. Tags: Brief.

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AUGUST 25, 2010

Balqon Corporation, a developer and manufacturer of zero emissions, heavy-duty electric vehicles and drive systems ( earlier post ), has received a $490,000 order for electric drive systems under a new dealer agreement with DynaProTech, a leading composite automotive parts manufacturer in the People’s Republic of China. Tags: Brief.

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2009

Production of Toyota’s first European-built full hybrid will kick-off at Toyota Motor Manufacturing (UK) Ltd (TMUK) in mid-2010. liter dual VVT-i engine and Toyota’s Start&Stop technology, reducing CO 2 emissions by 17% (135 g/km) and improving fuel consumption by 19%. Tags: Brief.

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2009

Recent European Environment Agency (EEA) estimates indicate that EU greenhouse gas emissions decreased in 2008 for the fourth consecutive year. Compared to the 2007 official emissions published earlier this year, the annual reduction is estimated to be about 1.3% below the Kyoto base-year emissions for the EU-15, and 10.7%

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MARCH 1, 2010

NGVA Europe. The municipality will not force to buy any special technology, but will establish a control not only in terms of CO 2 but also regarding the NO 2 emissions. Tags: Brief. This decision was taken because diesel models emit too much NO 2.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2010

In their study, they used three different alternative powertrain/fuel models: less aggressive, moderately aggressive and very aggressive, applied across four developed economies (United States, Western Europe, Japan, and South Korea) and four developing economies (Brazil, Russia, India, and China). Western Europe. Click to enlarge.

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MARCH 31, 2010

If the EU is to meet its overall target of cutting total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions 80% relative to 1990 by 2050, then transport must reduce its emissions by 50-80% compared to 1990, according to the report from the “ EU Transport GHG: Routes to 2050? Projected GHG emissions growth by mode. Click to enlarge.

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JULY 16, 2009

Toyota Motor Europe (TME) plans to manufacture a full hybrid version of its C-segment hatchback, Auris, at its UK-based facility in Burnaston, Derbyshire. Production of Toyota’s first European-built full hybrid will kick-off at Toyota Motor Manufacturing (UK) Ltd (TMUK) in mid-2010. million Toyota and Lexus vehicles in Europe.

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NOVEMBER 26, 2009

Pilot schemes will see the installation of 20 Elektrobay units in the two countries by the end of this year, ahead of further planned rollouts during 2010. The Elektrobay has a power output of 240 volts AC and 13 amps in the UK, or 230 volts AC and 16 amps in Europe. Tags: Brief. The Elektrobay. Click to enlarge.

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NOVEMBER 18, 2010

By early 2012, TMC plans to begin sales of a “Prius”-based PHV, mainly in Japan, the United States and Europe. In 2012, in addition to the US market, an iQ-based EV will also be introduced in Japan and Europe. Launch preparations call for road trials in Japan, US and Europe starting in 2011. Tags: Brief. Hybrid Vehicles.

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MAY 25, 2010

The facility will mainly serve the system development and emission testing needs of the Chinese market and its customer base for a wide range of light duty vehicle drivetrains, including gasoline and diesel engines as well as alternative drivetrains such as hybrid electric vehicles. Tags: Brief.

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