Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 20, 2015

From 2017, Mercedes-Benz will offer in Europe the S- and E-Class as the first production passenger cars equipped with CO 2 air conditioning systems. It is the first automobile manufacturer to award not only development contracts but also to place production orders for CO2 air conditioning systems and their components.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 7, 2017

Audi will be the first German automobile manufacturer to race in the electric series. The competitiveness in Formula E between manufacturers, teams and drivers is enormous. FIA Formula E 2016/2017, Berlin. For the 2016/2017 season, Audi intensified the partnership in the form of financial and technical support.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 24, 2018

John Hickenlooper released of the Colorado Electric Vehicle (EV) Plan , delivering on a directive set forth in the July 2017 Executive Order, “Supporting Colorado’s Clean Energy Transition.” As of October 2017 there were 11,931 EVs (BEVs and PHEVs) in Colorado, according to the ZEV Sales Dashboard. Colorado Gov.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 29, 2016

The build-up is planned to start in 2017, with an initial target of about 400 sites in Europe. As automobile manufacturer, we actively shape our future, not only by developing all-electrically powered vehicles but by building up the necessary infrastructure as well.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 9, 2017

China-based automobile manufacturer Guangzhou Automobile Group (GAC Group), the parent company of GAC Motor, has begun construction of a large industrial park for electric and intelligent vehicles as part of its efforts to boost its electric vehicle business.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 16, 2018

Porsche AG set new records for deliveries, revenue and operating results in the 2017 financial year, delivering a total of 246,375 vehicles (+4%) and increasing its revenue by 5% to €23.5 At the end of 2017, Porsche employed 29,777 people, representing an increase of eight per cent compared to the previous year.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 21, 2021

SVOLT Energy Technology, a global advanced technology company and spin-off of Chinese automobile manufacturer Great Wall Motors, is the first to begin commercialization of lithium-ion batteries (LIB) utilizing metallic thin-film separator technology from Soteria Battery Innovation Group (BIG).

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 11, 2013

Automobile manufacturers plan to roll out hydrogen fuel cell vehicles in the 2015 to 2017 timeframe, while California’s share of the US market for plug-in electric vehicles currently stands at nearly 40%.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 9, 2018

Around 560,000 BMW brand vehicles were delivered to customers in China in 2017—more than in the next two largest markets, the US and Germany, combined. This is the first battery factory operated by a premium automobile manufacturer in China. —Harald Krüger, Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW AG.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 3, 2018

In 2017, 794,000 units were produced in China, according to data from China Association of Automobile Manufacturers. The latest forecast of the market intelligence company IHS Markit expects the Chinese production of plug-in hybrid and full electric vehicles to reach 2.0 million units in 2020 and 4.3

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Green Car Congress

MAY 22, 2015

The goal of RDE, which began its development in January 2011 and is targeted for implementation in the upcoming EU6c Emission Regulation in 2017, is to add emissions measurement under real-world driving as an additional type approval requirement. This is not smart regulation.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 9, 2018

Around 560,000 BMW brand vehicles were delivered to customers in China in 2017—more than in the next two largest markets, the US and Germany, combined. This is the first battery factory operated by a premium automobile manufacturer in China. —Harald Krüger, Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW AG.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 1, 2017

of new car registrations in the first half of 2017, according to the European Association of Automobile Manufacturers (ACEA). Diesel’s market share in the EU-15 fell from 50.2% In absolute numbers, 152,323 fewer diesel cars were sold. This drop was offset by an increase in the sale of gasoline engined vehicles.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 2, 2018

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. of total EU car sales in 2017. percentage points between 2014 and 2017.

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Electric Vehicles India

AUGUST 23, 2021

The electric three-wheelers are growing rapidly in India and many big automobile manufacturers and startups have launched their electric vehicle s and some are still in a queue to launch. per cent to 572,400 units in 2018 when compared to 517,400 units sold in 2017-18.

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India Vehicles 2018 Electric 100

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 20, 2017

In June 2017, SF Motors and AM General announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which SF Motors will acquire AM General’s commercial assembly plant (CAP). Sokon’s primary business comprises automobile manufacturing, engine manufacturing and auto parts manufacturing.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 3, 2016

The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) welcomed the vote. However automobile manufacturers welcome the much-needed clarity, and are eager to move forward by implementing the new testing conditions as soon the regulation is adopted. —Environment Committee chair Giovanni La Via (EPP, IT).

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Diesel Automobile Manufacturer Environment Emissions 150

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JANUARY 22, 2019

The business environment is one in which independent efforts by battery manufacturers or automobile manufacturers are not enough for solving the issues concerned. In that context, Toyota and Panasonic announced in December 2017 that they were studying the feasibility of a joint automotive prismatic battery business.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 30, 2018

Working with OEM automobile-manufacturers in implementing the ISO 15118 communication protocol is envisioned to be the first step in implementing seamless communication between electric vehicles and charging networks without the need for any human interaction during the charging process. The US subsidiary of Hubject, Inc.

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DECEMBER 16, 2022

Judging from the customs data for the first eight months of this year, the contribution rate of my country’s new energy vehicle exports to the growth of automobile exports reached 26.7%, becoming a new bright spot in the foreign trade of the automobile industry. Cross-border e-commerce shines in the European market.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 27, 2024

Back in 2017, he announced then that Volvo would stop further development on diesels at a time when nearly half of all new cars sold in Europe had diesel engines. Former CEO Håkan Samuelsson explained over two years ago that to “remain successful, we need profitable growth.” Fast-forward to today, that number has dropped to 12%.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

At the Frankfurt Motor Show, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) outlined the industry’s proposal for a pathway to future CO 2 reductions: a 20% CO 2 reduction for passenger cars by 2030, compared to 2021. The latest ACEA data show that in the first half of 2017, electrically-chargeable vehicles made up 1.2%

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 29, 2017

According to the China Association of automobile manufacturers, China is the world’s largest BEV market. In the first seven months of 2017, production of BEVs reached 223,000 units and sales 204,000 units, representing an increase of 37.8% —Zhu Yanfeng, Chairman of Dongfeng. respectively.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 25, 2018

Daimler was one of the first partners to join Apollo, Baidu’s open autonomous driving platform launched in April 2017, which provides a comprehensive all-in-one solution that supports major features and functions of an automated vehicle.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 16, 2012

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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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 22, 2016

Ballard expects to deliver the stacks in 2016 and 2017. DFAC), which is part of Dongfeng Motor Corporation, a Chinese state-owned automobile manufacturer headquartered in Wuhan. Dongfeng Motor Corporation is the largest manufacturer of commercial vehicles in China. Earlier post , earlier post , earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 1, 2010

The US Department of Transportation’s (DOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a Notice of Intent (NOI) to begin developing new standards for greenhouse gases and fuel economy for light-duty vehicles for the 2017-2025 model years. A common theme across the.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 6, 2017

Production of both components is scheduled to start in April 2017 at the Eberspaecher facilities in Herxheim and Landau, in the state of Rhineland-Palatinate. The heaters will be fitted in models from various European automobile manufacturers. The heaters will be fitted in models from various European automobile manufacturers.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 29, 2017

The data are taken from fleet trials and automobile manufacturers as well as websites used by drivers to manage and monitor their own vehicles. Wietschel (2017) “CO 2 Mitigation Potential of Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles larger than expected” Scientific Reports 7, Article number: 16493 (2017) doi: 10.1038/s41598-017-16684-9.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 24, 2016

At the same time, it will introduce a new approach to automobile manufacturing which requires consideration of electrification beyond the concept of a “platform.”. The East Liberty Auto Plant in Ohio will start producing the Acura MDX in 2017 as the second plant to produce light truck models in North America.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 17, 2018

Following up on the EU Batteries Alliance launched in October 2017 ( earlier post ), the Battery Action Plan sets out a number of EU measures which can help Member States, regions and European industry establish competitive, innovative and sustainable battery manufacturing projects in the EU.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 25, 2018

Only three North America-focused studies exist as of 2017. To ensure validity, the shopping encounters were triangulated with 30 expert interviews with major automobile manufacturers, importers and associations, and other related organizations such as EV charging station providers across the Nordic region. outside of Norway.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 8, 2015

Ballard and Zehe are collaborating with electric bus manufacturer Jiangsu GreenWheel New Energy Electric Vehicle Co. Ballard and Synergy are collaborating with electric bus manufacturer Foshan Feichi Automobile Manufacturing Co. in the city of Rugao in Jiangsu province. in the city of Yunfu in Guangdong province.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 25, 2010

The Board’s action is the third and final step California committed to as part of an agreement with automobile manufacturers and two federal agencies announced last May by President Obama in the Rose Garden to establish the harmonized national GHG standard. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 27, 2016

The company also plans to manufacture electric and plug-in-hybrid versions of the BX5 series and other models. Construction of the new manufacturing facility is scheduled to begin in early 2017. Production will be launched at the plant a year later, in 2018.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 16, 2011

Under the terms of an agreed phase-in, the average emissions of 70% of a manufacturer’s fleet must meet an initial target of 175 g CO 2 limit in 2014; 75% in 2015; 80% in 2016; and the average of all its vehicles by 2017. Manufacturers registering fewer than 22,000 new vehicles in a year may apply for an exemption from the rules.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 29, 2016

The greater the range, the greater the number of credits earned by the manufacturer, which in turn will reduce the number of ZEV sales the manufacturer will need to reach its target. The goal of the ZEV standard is to incentivize automobile manufacturers to build more models and use increasingly efficient low-carbon technology.

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