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APRIL 2, 2020

Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC), part of the Daimler Trucks family, plans to start the series production of fuel-cell trucks by the late 2020s. At the 2019 Tokyo Motor Show in October, MFTBC unveiled the Vision F-CELL, a light-duty fuel-cell concept truck. The eCanter, which has a GVW of 7.5

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

During the IAA 2018 from 20th to 27th September 2018 in Hanover, MAN will present a fully electric eTruck solo distributor chassis with a swap body frame and a 6x2 axle configuration. The air suspension on the front and rear axles ensures adaptability to any urban loading scenario. Earlier post.).

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AUGUST 9, 2019

The German and Austrian project consortium aims to develop new materials, printing methodologies and post-processing technologies for durable Stereolithography (SLA) products using Digital Light Processing (DLP) with a focus on automotive applications.

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MAY 8, 2014

Strategy 2018. The Group is currently driven by Strategy 2018— a set of action areas and measurable, defined strategic objectives for the year 2018 clustered into three primary areas: economy, people and environment. By 2018, “Think Blue. Since late 2011, “Think Blue. million (US$159 million). Think Blue.

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DECEMBER 2, 2019

The focus here is on distance driven per person as opposed to total distance driven (which depends, in part, on the continuously increasing size of the U.S. The period covered is 1984 through 2018. from 2013 to 2018 (from 8,472 miles to 8,855 miles). population). Earlier post. ) A decrease of 9.0% An increase of 4.5%

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FEBRUARY 12, 2019

Lamborghini’s first production parts using Carbon’s technology are a new textured fuel cap with the Urus label and a clip component for an air duct. Both parts are on Lamborghini’s Super SUV, the Urus model, which was first introduced in 2018. Once a part is printed with CLIP, it’s baked in a forced-circulation oven.)

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MARCH 16, 2021

Preliminary data in EPA’s 2020 Automotive Trends Report shows average fuel economy for model year 2020 light-duty vehicles increased to 25.7 If this preliminary data holds, that will be a new record high for average new light-duty vehicle fuel economy. mpg, or slightly below the record high achieved in model year 2018.

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JANUARY 8, 2020

The Rhodium Group, an independent research provider, estimates that, after a sharp uptick in 2018, US greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions fell by 2.1% Emissions from buildings, industry and other parts of the economy rose, though less than in 2018. increase in 2018. during the same period in 2018. Transportation.

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OCTOBER 20, 2014

Last week, ARB staff issued a correction to the staff report on the changes issued as part of the September announcement; the earlier report had included text from an earlier version of the ZEV regulation, but the substance of the proposed amendments were not affected. by about 1.9%. Background. ARB first adopted the ZEV Regulation in 1990.

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FEBRUARY 12, 2019

The Center for Automotive Research’s (CAR’s) updated automotive sales outlook forecasts US light-duty vehicle sales at 16.8 US Light Vehicle Sales, 2015-2018, and CAR’s Forecast, 2019-2025. million units for 2019. CAR’s forecast includes a continuation of sales declines in 2020 and 2021 down to 16.5 million units in 2021.

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APRIL 2, 2020

In 2019, we conducted a successful pilot project for purchasing front lights. 2019 the pilot project focused solely on part tracking. The 2019 pilot project already involved two of the BMW Group’s total 31 plants (Spartanburg/US and Dingolfing), as well as three locations of the supplier Automotive Lighting.

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MARCH 11, 2020

This analysis adds new calculations for 2018. The focus in this series is on vehicles per person, as opposed to total number of vehicles (which depends, in part, on the continuously increasing size of the U.S. by 2018 (to 0.767 vehicles). In the previous analysis , I examined the data from 1984 through 2017. population).

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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. million miles).

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JULY 30, 2019

In 2018, global oil reserves rose slightly (+0.4%), mainly due to growth in the US. 2018 recorded an overall growth in oil production of 2.5 The tight oil production phenomenon continued to increase the share of sweet light crudes, which rose above 20% worldwide. WTI, the US light crude, covers 60% of global growth.

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AUGUST 24, 2019

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) announced a competitive grant solicitation for one or more grantees to implement the Clean Mobility in Schools Pilot Project for Fiscal Year (FY) 2018-19. The current funding available for the FY 2018-19 Clean Mobility in Schools Pilot Program is $10 million.

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FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Registrations of new electrified light-duty vehicles (HEVS, PHEVs and EVs) in California rose 3.6% Overall, the California new light-duty vehicle market declined 5.5% from 2018 to 2019 (2,002,047 to 1,892,672 units), while the total US market fell 1.1% (17,115,072 units to 16,931,012 units). US light truck share was up 3.1

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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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FEBRUARY 15, 2019

Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has selected Cummins to be the electrification solution provider for the next-generation electric terminal tractor offering for the European market. Kalmar has already launched the fully electric Kalmar Ottawa electric terminal tractor (OT2E) in the US in 2018. Kalmar T2 terminal tractor with container.

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OCTOBER 2, 2018

Designed as a zero-emissions aircraft, Element One merges HES’ ultra-light hydrogen fuel cell technologies with a distributed electric aircraft propulsion design. Parent company H3 Dynamics has been a symbol of intensifying technological cooperation between the two countries as part of the 2018 Year of Innovation.

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JANUARY 18, 2018

OP Engine and a comparable V6 with supercharger shows a part reduction of more than 60%, enabling an approximate 10% cost reduction. We chose to demonstrate our ultra-clean, ultra-efficient OP Engine in a full-size light-duty pickup truck because of the significant need and opportunity for improvement in this segment. Earlier post.)

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DECEMBER 23, 2020

This year’s Index finds that 2018 greenhouse gas emissions—the latest year for which data are available—rose overall for the first time since 2012, driven in part by increases in the power and commercial sectors. MMTCO 2 e (+0.2%) in 2018 compared to 2017. from 2017 to 2018 due to a strong growth in real GDP.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2017

The Auto Alliance has sent a letter to EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt requesting that the US Environmental Protection Agency withdraw the Final Determination on the Appropriateness of the Model Year 2022-2025 Light-Duty Vehicle Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards under the Midterm Evaluation which EPA announced on 13 January 2017.

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JANUARY 10, 2017

Honda will produce a new dedicated hybrid model in the US for nationwide in 2018, as part of the Honda Electrification Initiative, which will expand the company’s portfolio of electrified vehicles. Honda also announced it will expand the use of its two-motor hybrid powertrain from passenger cars to its light truck lineup in the future.

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MAY 16, 2019

These projections show electric models taking 56% of light commercial vehicle sales in Europe, the US and China within the next two decades, plus 31% of the medium commercial market. BNEF expects passenger EV sales to rise from 2 million worldwide in 2018 to 28 million in 2030 and 56 million by 2040. million barrels per day by 2040.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2014

billion (US$80 billion), on a level with the planning approved in the previous year for the period from 2014 to 2018. The main focus will be on expanding the SUV range—in particular in the A/A0 class—as well as on modernizing part of the light commercial vehicle portfolio. billion (US$51.3

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JANUARY 1, 2018

Hyundai’s 2018 Plug-in Hybrid Ioniq ( earlier post ) is heading to dealerships now—joining the Hybrid and Electric models—with an aggressive starting price of $24,950—$5,000 less than the full battery-electric version of the Ioniq but with more than five times the range. kWh lithium-ion polymer battery.

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JUNE 30, 2016

As part of that effort, the leaders committed to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from light- and heavy-duty vehicles by aligning fuel efficiency and/or GHG emission standards out to 2025 and 2027, respectively. The action plan also encompasses a range of initiatives, including a focus on clean transportation.

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JUNE 2, 2017

Just as we have played a key role in shaping mobility together with our partners in China over the past 30 years or more, we want to play our part in shaping the mobility of the future: electric, fully networked and in line with the needs of our customers. The new partnership is a further milestone in our electric offensive in China.

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JANUARY 15, 2018

The first result of this agreement is the demonstration vehicle that will be shown at the 2018 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS): a light-duty truck with an Opposed-Piston Gasoline Compression Ignition (OPGCI) Engine. At that time, Achates said it would demonstrate the engine in 2018 in a driveable light-duty truck.

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MAY 24, 2019

The eActros is part of the “innovation fleet” from Mercedes-Benz Trucks for practical testing of the heavy-duty electric truck. Since March 2018 two light-duty FUSO eCanter trucks from Daimler Trucks have been in operation with Dachser in Stuttgart and Berlin. The loading area of the eActros offers space for 18 pallets.

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

In its International Energy Outlook 2019 (IEO2019), the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) projects that world energy consumption will grow by nearly 50% between 2018 and 2050. Light-duty vehicles. OECD electric light-duty vehicle stocks increase from 3.5 million vehicles in 2018 to 269 million in 2050.

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JANUARY 10, 2023

The current 2019 JORC Measured, Indicated and Inferred Mineral Resource Estimate completed by IHC Robbins following a major infill drilling programin 2018 and stands at 263 million tonnes at 10% Mn. The uniform grade distribution means that the entire ore zone is mined for processing, with no need for grade control or selectivity.

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FEBRUARY 18, 2020

The initiative is called “eTruck Charging Initiative” and is part of the E-Mobility Group’s holistic approach to provide truck customers with the best possible entry into e-mobility. The first customer handover took place in 2018, and series production is planned for the coming year.

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2019

It specializes in construction and manufacture of moulds for pressing, foaming, injection and prototype production (artificial wood, aluminium alloys, steel, brass, composites), including manual finishing of moulds and fitting on a hydraulic horizontal press with heating plates with a closing force of 150t.

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DECEMBER 15, 2020

Despite the severe business and political ramifications of the event, Volkswagen persevered with its diesel engine development, and in 2018, the 2.0L With its close proximity to the engine, it already lights off shortly after a cold start. It features a two-part design and, depending on the vehicle concept, has a volume of 2.5

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JULY 24, 2018

Kia Motors’ upgraded 2018 Kia Sportage ( earlier post ), the brand’s global best-selling vehicle, offers a 2.0-liter The 48V diesel mild-hybrid unit is the first to be launched as part of Kia’s global powertrain electrification strategy. The 2018 Sportage is available in Europe and Korea with Kia’s new 1.6-liter, km/l (6.13

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NOVEMBER 7, 2018

Nissan unveiled the Frontier Sentinel, a concept pickup truck designed by Nissan Brazil’s styling studio, at the 2018 São Paulo Motor Show. The top part of the cargo bed has a deployable platform from which a drone can take off and land. The concept is designed for rescue missions in all types of Brazilian terrain. 100% electric.

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