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Geely officially discloses new global B-segment automobile modular architecture: BMA; new BMA-based SUV to launch this year

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Automobile modular architectures—for example, TNGA of Toyota, and MQB, MLB and MEB of the Volkswagen Group—hav become a major trend in the auto industry. A new SUV codenamed Geely SX11, which is based on the BMA platform, will be launched in the second half of 2018.

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Auto Alliance pushing for passage of Maryland SB 1234 that would require state purchase of ZEVs; 50% of LDVs by 2026

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The Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers (Auto Alliance) is strongly supporting the passage of Maryland’s SB 1234 , a bill that would require the State of Maryland to purchase zero emission vehicles (ZEVs) for state fleets. The bill would take effect 1 July 2018. Maryland is one of nine states that has adopted California’s ZEV Mandate.

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What Kind of Cars Do Women Actually Want?

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These women also decided that the Volvo EX30 was the “Best Family Car,” the BMW 5 Series served as the “Best Large Car”, and that the Volkswagen Amarok ended up being the “Best 4x4 or Pick-up.” However, assuming their purchasing trends have remained consistent since roughly 2018, there are a few obvious takeaways. Honda Civic).

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What Kind of Cars Do Women Actually Want?

The Truth About Cars

These women also decided that the Volvo EX30 was the “Best Family Car,” the BMW 5 Series served as the “Best Large Car”, and that the Volkswagen Amarok ended up being the “Best 4x4 or Pick-up.” However, assuming their purchasing trends have remained consistent since roughly 2018, there are a few obvious takeaways. Honda Civic).

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York, Empa study finds retrofitting of VW diesel engines was successful

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The measurements took place in England between May 2012 and April 2018—before and after the Dieselgate scandal. Cars from General Motors (Opel, Vauxhall, Chevrolet), Renault-Nissan and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles emitted almost twice as much NO x into the environment on cold days as on warm days.

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Auto Alliance urges EPA to withdraw premature Final Determination on light-duty GHG regulations, resume Midterm Evaluation process with NHTSA

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The Alliance is not arguing for a rollback of standards; instead, it is arguing for a resumption of the original Midterm Evaluation timetable (to which NHTSA appears to be adhering), that would result in findings by April 2018. Earlier post.). Background.

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Flash Drive: 2024 Polestar 2 Single and Dual Motor

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Remember, Polestar, owned by Volvo, began in 1995 as the Volvo performance tuner, so Polestar engineers are accustomed to using Swedish winters to test handling and performance. Before that, Polestar was founded in 1995 to performance-tune Volvos.

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