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Navigant Research forecasts new EV global sales of > 346,000 units in 2014; 10 predictions for the year

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During 2014, the global plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) industry is poised to grow by 86% and will surpass more than 346,000 new vehicles sold, according to a new white paper—“ Electric Vehicles: 10 Predictions for 2014 ”—published by Navigant Research. Tesla Motors will have a bumpy year.

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EPA delays issuing 2014 RVO standards for RFS until sometime in 2015

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will not finalize the 2014 applicable percentage standards (the 2014 Renewable Volume Obligations, RVOs) under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program until sometime next year. The industry needs a final rule that is legally appropriate and continues to support our efforts.

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FCA US reaches settlements on diesel emissions at estimated cost of $800M

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Further, the consent decree and settlement agreements contain no finding or admission with regard to any alleged violations of vehicle emissions rules. FCA US will conduct an emissions recall to update emission control software in an estimated 100,000 model-year 2014-2016 Ram 1500 pickups and Jeep Grand Cherokee SUVs equipped with 3.0-liter

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Mercedes-Benz receives license for testing autonomous vehicles on California roads; differences between Germany and US

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On 16 September 2014, California introduced a legal requirement for an official licence for testing vehicles in autonomous driving mode on public roads. 1298 taking effect, Mercedes-Benz received a corresponding licence permitting it to test vehicles in autonomous driving mode in daily traffic on California''s roads.

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EPA issues a second notice of violation to Volkswagen alleging emissions cheating in MY 2014-2016 3.0L diesels

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The NOV alleges that the VW Group companies developed and installed a software defeat device—specifically, code in the electronic control module (ECM)—in certain VW, Audi and Porsche light duty diesel vehicles equipped with 6-cylinder, 3.0-liter In addition, the NOV covers an unknown volume of 2016 vehicles. Earlier post.).

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Volkswagen AG makes $9.2B offer for remaining shares of Scania; common toolkit strategy for commercial vehicles

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of the capital of the Swedish commercial vehicles company. With its premium products, its strong market position and its technological expertise, Scania is a core element of the integrated commercial vehicles group that we intend to accomplish under the umbrella of the Volkswagen Group. of the voting rights and 62.6%

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Navigant Research projects autonomous vehicles to represent 75% of all LDV sales by 2035

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Autonomous Vehicle Sales by Region, World Markets: 2015-2035. Individual advanced driver assistance features have been available in the luxury vehicle market for some years, but in 2012, functions such as adaptive cruise control and lane departure warning were offered on standard cars for the first time. Source: Navigant Research.

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