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Tata Motors commits almost $50M to UK National Automotive Innovation Campus

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Tata Motors Limited, India’s largest automobile manufacturer, has confirmed its long term commitment to advanced research and development in the UK through the participation of its subsidiary, Tata Motors European Technical Centre (TMETC), in the UK’s National Automotive Innovation Campus (NAIC). Earlier post.). billion in 2012-13.

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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. Click to enlarge. Since 1992, the EU has introduced increasingly stricter limits on vehicle emissions through a series of Euro standards. The latest and most stringent of these standards is Euro 6. Click to enlarge.

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ACEA study finds cost still strong deterrent for EV uptake across Europe; calls for “realistic” targets recognizing affordability

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A new study by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) finds that the affordability of electric cars remains a strong deterrent for customers across the EU, along with lack of infrastructure and lack of investment in infrastructure. percentage points between 2014 and 2017. by 2025 and 5.4% by 2030, ACEA said.

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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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ZF opens passenger car transmission plant in the US; emphasis on 9-speed automatics

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We are very confident that in addition to our current customers, Land Rover and Chrysler, other automotive manufacturers will join in and benefit from the advantages of our 9-speed automatic transmission. Konstantin Sauer. Konstantin Sauer.