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Flyer of America Inc., the largest heavy-duty transit bus and motor coach manufacturer and parts distributor in North America, is adding the 2016 Cummins Westport ISL G Near Zero engine ( earlier post ) to its Xcelsior bus family. LA Metro operates the largest natural gas engine transit vehicle fleet in North America.

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The first-generation Mirai (2016-2020) was Toyota’s first production FCEV offered for sale to retail customers in North America. Mirai Limited will feature standard Advanced Park, while Advanced Drive will be available as a purchased upgrade.

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The investment is part of DENSO’s commitment to advancing automotive innovation in North America, and will significantly increase the role North America plays in the global trend toward vehicle safety and electrification. The company broke ground on the facility in July 2016. The company recently invested $75.5

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International Truck (Navistar’s flagship vehicle brand) has invited each of its Class 8 competitors to participate in an open performance testing to compare fuel economy and drivability of their new trucks during the week of 31 August at the Navistar Proving Grounds in New Carlisle, Indiana.

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Previously, Cirino held the position of President, Europe, for A123 Systems, a role he has held since May 2016. Prior to joining A123 Systems, he had extensive international manufacturing experience, including several executive roles in countries throughout North America, Europe and Asia Pacific for TE Connectivity and AMP Incorporated.

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The WG comprises experts from hydrogen suppliers, hydrogen organizations, local and national governments and automakers (OEMs) from North America, Europe and Asia. WG 24 is already working on the next step—the development of an International Standard (IS) to be published in 2017.

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JUNE 29, 2017

Ricardo has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with China-based startup Future Mobility Corporation (FMC) to provide engineering support in the development of a family of state-of-the-art electric vehicles, aimed at offering affordable quality and performance to customers in Asia, North America and Europe.

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Audi has begun construction on a more than €900-million plant, comprising a press shop, body shop and assembly line in San José Chiapa, Mexico—the company’s first plant in North America. Starting in mid-2016, the plant will produce the successor generation of the successful Audi Q5 SUV.

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Lexus will unveil the hybrid version of its all-new LC luxury coupe at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show. The LC was first revealed at the 2016 North America International Auto Show. Lexus will also display the LF-FC concept at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show for its European premiere. Earlier post.)

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Kansas City International Airport and BYD, North America’s largest electric bus manufacturer, announced delivery of the airport’s four battery-electric 30-ft. battery-electric transit coaches for use at Kansas City Airport in November 2016. Kansas City Council approved the order of four 30 ft. Earlier post.)

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According to figures compiled by the US Department of Energy (DOE) ( earlier post ), China alone accounted for 42% of global plug-in vehicle sales (316,800 of 756,000 units) in 2016. Power Asia Pacific’s 2016 China Initial Quality Study, the highest of all Chinese brands for the fourth consecutive year.

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—Stella Li, Executive Vice President of BYD and President of BYD North America. A goal of the national and international call was to increase the production of lithium in Chile to meet the growing global demand from electromobility. Until 2016, Chile was the world’s largest producer of lithium, with 37% of the market.

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Boosted by the new investment, Peloton is accelerating vehicle integration projects with several truck OEMs, including Volvo Trucks North America, a part of investor Volvo Group, as well as Tier 1 brake system and connected-vehicle suppliers.

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JANUARY 23, 2018

VIA Motors International is partnering with China-based Zhejiang Geely New Energy Vehicle Co. The truck will incorporate VIA’s proprietary vehicle software and systems control technology, for launch in China and the Americas in 2019. Zhejiang Geely Commercial Vehicle (GCV) is a subsidiary of Zhejiang Geely Holding Group (ZGH).

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We’ve been working with LM Industries’ team at Local Motors since early 2016 when we realized the unique value proposition surrounding direct digital manufacturing and open-source design. Queisser is a senior executive with international business leadership experience spanning Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and North America.

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Toyota Motor North America Research and Development (TMNA R&D) has received the first hydrogen tanks to be used in the project. Its cylinders are certified to these US and international standards: ISO 11119, EC79/2009, METI-KHK hydrogen standards, SAE J2579, CSA B-51, and 2010 ASME Section X Class III. Earlier post.)

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The agreement with FCA US marks the first time LG Chem will engineer and manufacture a complete battery pack in Michigan for a volume production North American PHEV. LG Chem will supply the completed battery packs, which integrate Li-ion cells, a number of electronic components, and control software. —LGCPI CEO Denise Gray.

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The study was independently reviewed by expert representatives from Harvard, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Argonne National Lab, and thinkstep to establish conformance with International Organization for Standardization (ISO), the globally recognized benchmark for standard setting. million US homes.

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a waste-to-biofuels and chemicals producer, has obtained certification from the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) system for the biomethanol production of its Enerkem Alberta Biofuels full-scale facility in Edmonton, Canada. Enerkem Inc.,

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This test demonstrates NO x aftertreatment under the actual operation of freighter to meet the Tier III NO x regulations set by the International Maritime Organization (IMO). The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from ships, MARPOL Annex VI regulates NO x emissions from vessels.

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New analysis commissioned by Ceres, a sustainability nonprofit organization working with investors and companies, suggests that national fuel economy and emissions standards can help increase the viability and international competitiveness of domestic automakers and suppliers. Even so, current auto sales and profits remain strong.

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JANUARY 31, 2013

The 2013 SAE International High Octane Fuels Symposium (HOFS) this week in Washington, DC, explored the pros and the cons of high octane fuels, with a particular focus on using ethanol as the source of the octane improvement. Tier III volumes would initially be equal to that of mid-grade volume, and would hit the markets in 2016 or 2017.

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Chevrolet introduced the 2017 Cruze Hatchback on the eve of the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Developed with all the technologies and dynamic driving attributes of the all-new 2016 Cruze sedan, the hatch is equipped with a standard 1.4L Cruze is Chevrolet’s best-selling car around the world, with 3.5

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OCTOBER 18, 2013

In North America—which Navigant sees as the strongest initial market opportunity—Navigant sees frequency regulation revenue for PEVs growing from just more than $500,000 in 2013 to just less than $50 million in 2022. from 2013 to 2022.

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The 1,150-km (714-mile) Trans Mountain pipeline system (TMPL) is the only pipeline system in North America that transports both crude oil from the oil sands and refined products to the west coast. The Trans Mountain Expansion Project was originally proposed as a way to deliver more Canadian oil resources to international markets.

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As one of the outcomes of the “Three Amigos” meeting in Ottawa, Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, US President Barack Obama, and Mexico President Enrique Peña Nieto committed to an “ambitious and enduring” North American Climate, Clean Energy, and Environment Partnership. 50% clean power target.

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ContiTech has supplied the entire engine mounting system for the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu. —Scott Bykowski, head of Development for North America at ContiTech Vibration Control. We were able to replace all the internal components with much lighter polyamide versions.

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The $115-million plant is an international collaboration between Summit and Brazilian agribusiness Fiagril. Since 1995, ICM has provided engineering, construction and operational services for more than 100 ethanol plants in North America. Bank of America has estimated that annual ethanol sales in Brazil could reach 13.5

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A key factor is International Maritime Organization Tier III emissions standards, which are slated to take effect in 2015-2016. High oil prices, impending emissions regulations and technical advancements are propelling the market faster than we expected. —Tom Campbell, LNG-fuel analyst at Zeus.

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At the 2016 SAE World Congress, Toyota and Clemson University unveiled an innovative, flexible concept called uBox that is intended to appeal to the next generation of car buyers: Gen-Z.

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It was authored by the International Energy Agency (IEA), in collaboration with International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT), and was funded by the FIA Foundation, through GFEI. —more than triple the improvement rate between 2016 and 2017. Overall, global fuel economy has improved by an average of 1.7%

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MAY 8, 2017

A new study by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) estimates heavy fuel oil (HFO) use, HFO carriage, the use and carriage of other fuels, black carbon (BC) emissions, and emissions of other air and climate pollutants for the year 2015, with projections to 2020 and 2025.

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In February of 2016, OTT announced the first solicitation to the DOE National Laboratories for TCF funding proposals. Mercedes-Benz R&D North America. Cryo-Compressed Hydrogen Tank Technology in an Internal Combustion Engine Application. Vehicle Controller Area Network (CAN) Bus Network Safety and Security System.

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million annually in 2016 to $36.6 Navigant anticipates DSRC-based V2X systems to begin deployment from OEMs in 2016 with rapid expansion over the next decade. According to a new report from Navigant Research, worldwide revenue from connected vehicle systems is expected to grow from $96.3 billion by 2025.

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International expansion and collaboration with further partners are particularly high on the agenda, Daimler said. Mercedes-Benz Energy is starting with 50 employees, and wants to increase this figure to 100 as soon as the end of 2016. ACCUMOTIVE will produce both the stationary and automotive storage systems.

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engine, first unveiled at the 2015 LA Auto Show for the 2016 CX-9. liter, four-cylinder engine comes with a number of upgrades to reduce internal friction and improve efficiency across all rpm, and also adds a greater level of refinement. naturally aspirated engine and the turbocharged SKYACTIV-G 2.5T Mazda6’s 2.5-liter,

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We are pleased to bring to China the expertise that we have gained from developing and promoting V2X technology in North America and Europe to drive ICV development in China. For this type of cooperative technology to work, it is essential that common standards and a security framework be established.

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