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IEA: Electric vehicles posted strong gains in 2016; 2M now in global parc

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With more than 750,000 units sold over the year, the number of electric vehicles in the global parc—primarily Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) and Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs)—surpassed 2 million units in 2016, following a year of strong growth in 2015, according to the International Energy Agency’s Global EV Outlook 2017.

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Toyota continues prepare the market for fuel cell vehicle in 2015

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Toyota Motor continues to lay the foundation for the introduction of its production fuel cell hybrid vehicle in 2015; the company began work on fuel cell technology in 1992. An electric vehicle is suitable for short-distance commuting, because of its short cruising distance and long charging time.”. “We Click to enlarge.

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2016 Optima midsize sedan gains new 1.6L engine

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Kia Motors America (KMA) introduced the re-designed Optima midsize sedan at the New York International Auto Show. All new for the 2016 model is a 1.6-liter Engineers also added more hot stamped components to the all-new Optima, a 350% increase over the 2015 model. Two powerplants carry over from the previous generation, the 2.4-liter

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ICCT paper assesses leading regional EV markets in US and policies behind them

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charging infrastructure incentives, preferential charging rates), and public charging availability. The authors defined regions as the Midwest, Mountain, Northeast, South, and West, based on the US Census (2016). The assessment includes promotion actions by state policy (e.g., Source: The ICCT. Click to enlarge.

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Ricardo’s “deep” Miller cycle concept: Magma

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Source: Lewin (2016). The in-cylinder gases are thus expanded and cooled as the piston descends, before being re-compressed as the piston rises again. 2016), the Ricardo team showed that increasing the CR from 10.2:1 2016) Click to enlarge. Tony Lewin “Transformative Technology”, Ricardo Quarterly Review Q3 2016.

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Opel to launch 3 new engine families, 13 new engines by 2016

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Opel is launching three new engine families and 13 new engines between 2012 and 2016, renewing 80% of its engine portfolio. billion) through 2016—is beginning the renewal of its powertrain portfolio now with the introduction of all-new 1.6-liter bar and provides a dense intake charge in combination with air-to-air intercooling.

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California Air Resources Board readopts Low Carbon Fuel Standard, adopts regulation on alternative diesel fuels

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The Air Resources Board re-adopted a Low Carbon Fuel Standard ( LCFS ), which requires a 10% reduction by 2020 in the carbon intensity of transportation fuels. The regulation puts in place a three-step process beginning in 2016 to create a path to bring cleaner diesel substitutes into the market. Gasoline and Gasoline Substitutes.

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