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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. These completely newly developed systems are based on the DIN specifications defined by the automotive standards committee of the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA).
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SEPTEMBER 16, 2022
Despite the rapid adoption of electric vehicles, there has been little discussion about standardizing battery types. The question of whether governments should mandate increased battery standards is not new. So let us weigh some facts on the battery standardization movement. Standardization: Being Nice To the Environment.
Green Car Congress
JUNE 16, 2017
Volkswagen Group Rus and GAZ Group are extending their joint project to produce Volkswagen and ŠKODA cars at Gorky Automobile Plant and are opening up new development opportunities for the brands’ model ranges. Maximum annual production capacity at the Gorky Automobile Plant is around 132,000 vehicles.
Green Car Congress
MAY 17, 2009
The bill also calls for the harmonization of Federal and California motor vehicle greenhouse gas emission standards. These applications may be jointly sponsored by electric utilities, automobile manufacturers, technology providers, car sharing companies or organizations, or 2 other persons or entities.
Green Car Congress
OCTOBER 29, 2010
The Administration should establish a process by which an independent panel of experts periodically considers whether assumptions made in the standard setting process are still valid. Failure to undertake and complete these mandatory safety studies may render any final rule legally vulnerable, the Alliance suggested.
Green Car Congress
MAY 18, 2017
The European Commission has launched an infringement procedure against Italy for failure to fulfil its obligations under EU vehicle type-approval legislation with regards to Fiat Chrysler (FCA) automobiles. Reuters: US preparing to sue FCA over diesel emissions.
Green Car Congress
NOVEMBER 17, 2015
In the Audi Q7 e-tron quattro, the standard MMI navigation plus works closely with the hybrid management system. Hill descent control and an off-road mode for the electronic stabilization control ESC are standard. A tilt angle display is standard with the optional air springs. Market launch is scheduled to begin in 2017.
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