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JSW Group wants to disrupt auto industry, to create ‘Maruti movement’ with new energy vehicles – Sajjan Jindal | Autocar Professional

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Like 40 years ago, 1984, when Maruti came into India, it changed the auto industry. In 2017, at the group level, JSW Group did build a team of experts but then somehow it didn’t happen. And then COVID hit and plans changed. So, we thought, we must really grab this opportunity to build new energy vehicles in India.”

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Consumer Federation analysis of polling data and tech pricing finds consumer demands aligned with proposed MY 2017-2025 CAFE and GHG regulations for light-duty vehicles

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A new analysis from the Consumer Federation of America (CFA) of consumer polling data finds that the proposed MY 2017-2025 passenger vehicle fuel economy (CAFE) and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards to be finalized this summer ( earlier post ) align with consumer demands and needs. mpg US (5.87 L/100km) in model year 2021, and 49.6

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Tesla jumps 35 spots up Fortune’s 500 list following blockbuster 2021 results

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billion, and Tesla, of course, represents a revolution in the auto industry. And that could really change the demand picture for oil going forward,” O’Keefe said. ” Tesla entered the Fortune 500 for the first time in 2017, with the company becoming No. 383 on the list. 260 in 2018 and No. 144 in 2019.

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Aleris to invest $350M to upgrade Kentucky aluminum rolling mill for anticipated growth in automotive demand

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Aleris is currently a leading supplier to the European premium auto industry, which has led the transition to aluminum driven by tighter emissions standards. The company expects to begin construction on the project this fall, with a goal of shipping automotive body sheet material to customers by early 2017.

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EPA to maintain light-duty vehicle GHG standards unchanged through 2025

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The Standards Will Achieve Significant CO 2 and Oil Reductions. The footprint-based GHG standards curves for MY2022-2025 are projected to achieve an industry-wide fleet average CO 2 target of 173 grams/mile (g/mi) in MY2025. The projected fleet average CO 2 target represents a 2-cycle GHG emissions compliance level equivalent to 51.4

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GM CEO outlines highlights of fuel economy plan through MY2016: lightweighting; more efficient gasoline and clean diesel engines, electrification

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The auto industry should play a central role in the energy discussion, Akerson noted, because light-duty vehicles account for about 60% of total transportation energy usage in the United States. Earlier post.). Going forward, the company has committed to achieving a 20% reduction per vehicle in its global CO 2 footprint by 2020.

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Lessons From Norway’s Journey To Becoming The Global Leader In EV Adoption

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Norway has long been a major producer of oil and gas, and remains the biggest oil producer in Western Europe, as well as, the third-largest exporter of natural gas in the world. Curbing CO2 Emissions with Electric Transport. Its greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) back in the 1990s were around 51.7 million tonnes per year.

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