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EPA fuel economy report finds weight and power leveling off, footprint stable

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Preliminary MY 2017 values suggest that average weight will be up 9 pounds and horsepower up 2 hp. EPA will not have final MY 2017 data until next year’s report. Preliminary MY 2017 values are essentially unchanged from MY 2016. Car horsepower was down by 1 hp and truck horsepower increased by 1 hp. Source: EPA. Source: EPA.

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EV charging is changing, Part 4: Behind the scenes as seven automakers counter Tesla’s Superchargers

Charged EVs

It was formed in 2017 by BMW, Daimler (Mercedes-Benz), Ford and the VW Group (Hyundai/Kia joined later), and its first stations went live in Q2 2018. The German members, BMW and Mercedes-Benz, doggedly kept the plan alive. By all accounts, Ionity works largely as claimed, with few reliability problems.

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California initiative to streamline permitting of new hydrogen and electric fueling stations

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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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Ricardo and A2Mac1 renew partnership to expand benchmarking and competitive analysis of EVs and PHEVs; online database

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Users of EV/Hybrid Analysis are given a look into the design and value chain strategies employed by manufactures of today’s most advanced electric vehicles. part weights, measurements, materials, supplier, country of manufacturer, etc. Five vehicles were added to the service in 2017, including the Chevrolet Bolt.

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Consumer Reports: Tesla and other domestic brands take big steps backwards in reliability rankings

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Every domestic automaker landed in the bottom-half of CR’s latest reliability rankings, which covers 29 brands this year—two more than 2017. Cadillac is the worst-rated domestic manufacturer and ranks near the very bottom at 28. Three other brands, Porsche, Volkswagen, and Mercedes-Benz, finished midpack.

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EPA annual report finds automakers outperforming GHG emissions standards

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Findings of this year’s report included: While the industry-wide GHG standard decreased by 7 grams/mile from 2012 to 2013, manufacturers outpaced this increase in stringency by reducing compliance values by 9 grams/mile in 2013. 21 of 26 manufacturers are carrying a positive credit balance into the 2014 model year—i.e.,

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The Six People You Meet In the Car Business

The Truth About Cars

Having worked for car dealerships, manufacturers, an auction house, and an auto finance company, I’m convinced there is no other industry that attracts& such a diverse cast of characters. I first met& “Perry” at a Honda dealership& in Louisiana in 1986. & These are their stories. I was wrong.

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