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EPA annual trends report finds new vehicle fuel economy at record 24.1 mpg; new powertrain technologies rapidly gaining share

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The detailed data supporting the report were obtained directly from automobile manufacturers. Preliminary MY 2014 adjusted values are 367 g/mi CO 2 emissions and 24.2 The MY 2014 light truck market share is projected to increase by 2%, based on pre-model year projections by automakers. mpg per year. Source: EPA.

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Euro 6 regs in full effect; ACEA launches clean diesel campaign in support of technology-neutral policies

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New car models have complied with Euro 6 since September 2014, and as of today all new cars sold must meet this standard. AECC is an international non-profit scientific association of European companies making technologies for engine exhaust emissions control. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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Bain: Germany’s goal of 1M electric cars by 2020 is unattainable; fewer than 50,000 units on road by end of this year

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The German Federal Government plan to have one million electric cars on its roads by 2020 has failed, according to the analysis of international management consulting firm Bain & Company. In 2014, Germany had only about 26,000 pure electric cars and plug-in hybrids registered.

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EUCAR calls for targeted support for automotive initiatives in €80B Horizon 2020 program; targeting €5B budget

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Horizon 2020 is the EU’s proposed €80-billion (US$100-billion) Framework Programme for Research & Innovation from 2014-2020. EUCAR members are BMW, DAF, Daimler, Fiat, Ford of Europe, GM/Opel, Jaguar Land Rover, Porsche, PSA Peugeot Citroën, Renault, Scania, Volkswagen, Volvo Cars and Volvo Group.

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EUCAR Recommends European 8th Research Framework Program Make Sustainable Mobility a Priority

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The European Council for Automotive R&D (EUCAR) is recommending that the EU 8 th Research Framework Programme (FP8) covering the period 2014 to 2020 declare sustainable mobility a key priority for research funding and further encourage collaborative research in the road transport and automotive sector. Click to enlarge.