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DECEMBER 6, 2016

Audi is the first manufacturer to launch Vehicle-to-Infrastructure (V2I) technology in the US, with the deployment of Traffic Light Information in select 2017 Audi A4, Q7 and allroad models in Las Vegas. This “time-to-green” feature will be the first feature to leverage the Audi Traffic Light Information service.

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

As part of its electrification strategy, Daimler Trucks plans to offer electric vehicles in all its main sales regions by 2022: from the FUSO eCanter in the light-duty segment, the Freightliner eM2 in the medium-duty segment, and the Mercedes-Benz eActros and the Freightliner eCascadia in the heavy-duty segment. Electric FUSO eCanter.

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MAY 21, 2021

Daimler Truck AG and lithium-ion battery manufacturer and developer Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. In September 2020, Daimler Truck AG announced the eActros LongHaul, which will have a range of about 500 kilometers for energy-efficient transport on plannable long-haul routes.

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JUNE 29, 2021

The United States is the third-largest electric vehicle (EV) producer behind China and Europe; a new study from the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) finds that the gap has widened. Similarly, European manufacturing accounted for 25% of global EVs through 2020, up from 23% in 2017. Source: The ICCT.

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NOVEMBER 27, 2019

Stadler and San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA) have signed the first contract to supply a hydrogen-powered train to run in the United States. Stadler FLIRT (Fast Light Intercity and Regional Train) is a passenger multiple unit (MU) trainset. The FLIRT H2 train is planned for passenger service in 2024.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2017

The proposal also includes the already established EU fleet wide targets for 2020/2021 of 95 g CO 2 /km for passenger cars and 147 g CO 2 /km for light commercial vehicles, both of which are based on the NEDC (New European Driving Cycle) test procedure.

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APRIL 2, 2018

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Scott Pruitt announced the completion of the Midterm Evaluation (MTE) process for the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards for cars and light trucks for model years 2022-2025, and his final determination that the current standards are not appropriate and should be revised.

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JUNE 30, 2021

Since 2017, the new Worldwide Harmonized Light Vehicle Test Procedure (WLTP) has been put in place with the objective to gradually replace the outdated New European Driving Cycle (NEDC). The provisional data are available through the EEA’s data viewer on CO 2 emissions of new cars and new vans.

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NOVEMBER 30, 2016

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed leaving the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards for light-duty vehicle model years 2022-2025 in place, based on its technical analysis that shows automakers are well positioned to meet the targets. l/100 km), if achieved exclusively through fuel economy improvements.

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JUNE 2, 2017

Transport was a key reason for that increase: better fuel efficiency in that sector was not enough to counter the effects of an increasing demand for transport. Gains in the fuel efficiency of new vehicles and aircrafts were not enough to offset the additional emissions caused by a higher demand in both passenger and goods transport.

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MAY 30, 2018

France-based ARTS Energy, a manufacturer of battery-based energy storage solutions using a variety of chemistries, is entering the hybrid-electric vehicle and very high power application markets via a strategic partnership with Hunan Copower EV Battery Co, a subsidiary of the Corun Group.

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DECEMBER 10, 2021

The German Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA) has granted system approval for this on the basis of the technical approval regulation UN-R157 (UN Regulation No. The German Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA) has granted system approval for this on the basis of the technical approval regulation UN-R157 (UN Regulation No.

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

This long-term trend of Asian energy consumption to support growing economies strongly influences the extraction, refining, and transport of oil, natural gas, and other fuels. Transportation. Light-duty vehicles. OECD electric light-duty vehicle stocks increase from 3.5 —Linda Capuano, EIA Administrator.

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DECEMBER 9, 2016

Honeywell’s Transportation Systems Forecast projects that turbocharged vehicles will acount for 48% of annual global sales by 2021, up 9 percentage points from 2016. Globally, diesel engines will retain a significant share of global light vehicle sales at nearly 18 percent, due to their lower fuel consumption and carbon dioxide emissions.

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JULY 11, 2012

The European Commission today proposed targets for the further reduction of carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) emissions from new cars and light commercial vehicles (vans) by 2020. grams in 2010 (the latest year for which figures are available) and a mandatory target of 175 grams in 2017. grams in 2011 and a mandatory target of 130 grams in 2015.

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NOVEMBER 18, 2011

The longer-term purpose of the ACC program, according to ARB, is to shape the development of light-duty transportation to contribute to meeting the state’s 2050 GHG reduction goal of 80% below 1990 levels. This rulemaking is an opportunity for the Board to commit to the transformation of California’s light-duty vehicle fleet.

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DECEMBER 16, 2013

Energy consumption by light-duty vehicles in the United States, AEO2013 and AEO2014, 1995-2040 (quadrillion Btu). The large decline in LDV energy consumption in AEO2014 shrinks the LDV modal share of total transportation energy consumption from 60% in 2012 to 47% in 2040. quadrillion Btu in 2012 to 12.1 Source: EIA. Click to enlarge.

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FEBRUARY 16, 2011

The European Parliament has voted to introduce CO 2 limits in the EU for new vans and other light commercial goods vehicles. The rules, agreed with Member States, include incentives to make highly-efficient vehicles as well as penalties for manufacturers that miss the targets. in 2017, the last year of the scheme.

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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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MARCH 7, 2018

The project is part of CARB’s Low Carbon Transportation and Fuels Investments and Air Quality Improvement Program. The project team, led by CALSTART, includes a heavy-duty truck manufacturer as well as Achates Power and leading suppliers in the powertrain and emissions industry. Earlier post.). Earlier post.). Zermeno, R., Zermeno, R.,

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OCTOBER 10, 2018

The CO 2 reduction effort will be distributed among manufacturers on the basis of the average mass of their vehicle fleet. The Council also agreed a specific incentive for manufacturers to sell zero- and low-emission cars in markets with a low market penetration of these vehicles. These are EU-wide fleet targets.

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

The first is with Solera, to develop smart and secure solutions to answer challenges of transport and logistics customers. Since the beginning of the partnership, MAN has held a 25% stake plus one share in Sinotruk, one of the leading heavy-duty truck manufacturers in China. TRATON and Solera.

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MAY 21, 2010

US President Barack Obama signed a Presidential Memorandum directing the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the US Department of Transportation (DOT) to create a first-ever National Policy to increase fuel efficiency and decrease greenhouse gas pollution from medium- and heavy-duty trucks for Model Years 2014-2018. miles per gallon.

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JANUARY 15, 2018

China Yuchai International Limited, a leading manufacturer and distributor of engines for on- and off-road applications in China through its main operating subsidiary, Guangxi Yuchai Machinery Company Limited (GYMCL), launched 14 new engines compliant with China’s more stringent National VI emission standards.

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OCTOBER 27, 2019

Daimler Trucks & Buses, one of the world’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturers, aims to offer only new vehicles that are CO 2 -neutral in driving operation (“tank-to-wheel”) in the triad markets of Europe, Japan and NAFTA by 2039. Having CO 2 -neutral transport on the road by 2050 is our ultimate goal.

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JULY 26, 2017

In March, EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt and Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao announced that EPA intends to reconsider its final determination issued on 12 January 2017 which recommended no change to the greenhouse gas standards for light duty vehicles for model years 2022- 2025. Earlier post.) mpg in MY 2021.

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OCTOBER 6, 2016

These projects will leverage national lab consortia launched under DOE’s Energy Materials Network (EMN) this past year ( earlier post ), and will support the President’s Materials Genome Initiative and advanced manufacturing priorities. Source: “2015 Fuel Cell Technologies Market Report” Click to enlarge.

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MAY 24, 2010

Nichols also said that California will work with Federal agencies on the next phase of light-duty vehicle GHG and fuel economy standards for model years 2017-2025. Earlier post.). Earlier post.). Earlier post.). California has incorporated these national standards into its motor vehicle emissions program.

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JANUARY 3, 2017

ESI Pro-SiVIC allows industrial manufacturers to test virtually the operational performance of the various perception systems onboard a vehicle or aircraft. Influencing factors, such as lighting conditions, weather, and other road users are accurately represented.

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JANUARY 6, 2017

In Europe, the average amount of NO x present in exhaust emissions from modern diesel passenger cars under real-world conditions is more than double the levels from modern trucks and buses, according to a new briefing paper released by the independent research organization International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT).

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AUGUST 28, 2017

The acquisition was first announced in May 2017. million tonnes of paraxylene, and add about 65,000 barrels per day of transportation fuels capacity. ExxonMobil has operated in Singapore for more than 120 years and is one of the country’s largest international manufacturing investors. million tonnes per year, including 1.8

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OCTOBER 27, 2015

has signed a 10-year supply agreement with ITL Efficiency Corporation in China, a subsidiary of Eastlake New Energy, to provide electric propulsion systems for three market segments: 6-8 meter shuttle buses; light- to medium-duty delivery trucks; and 10-12 meter transit buses. UQM Technologies Inc.

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JUNE 16, 2017

The Volkswagen Group and GAZ Group have extended their manufacturing agreement for Volkswagen and ŠKODA models in Russia until 2025. TDI engines for GAZ light commercial vehicles, opening up new business opportunities in international markets. Furthermore, the Volkswagen brand will in future supply 2.0

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A few months later, several reports surfaced that claimed Titan had a hard line in 2017: Prove practicality and viability, and determine where it was headed.& & Newly unemployed in the latter part of 2017 were roughly 17 braking and suspension engineers Apple hired for Titan. Autonomous systems work continued throughout 2017.

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OCTOBER 10, 2020

The GREET (Greenhouse Gases, Regulated Emissions, and Energy use in Transportation) tool provides a common, transparent platform for lifecycle analysis (LCA) of of the energy and environmental effects of a wide variety of transportation fuels and vehicle technologies in major transportation sectors (i.e.,

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NOVEMBER 9, 2017

Three major school bus manufacturers—Daimler subsidiary Thomas Built Buses, Blue Bird and Navistar subsidiary IC Bus—introduced battery-electric school buses at the recent National Association for Pupil Transportation Annual Conference and Trade Show in Columbus, Ohio (NAPT).

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JUNE 9, 2017

million for 30 new projects aimed at discovery and development of novel, low-cost materials necessary for hydrogen production and storage and for fuel cells onboard light-duty vehicles. The US Department of Energy (DOE) announced approximately $15.8 More than 2,000 fuel cell vehicles have been sold or leased in the US since 2015.

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