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AUGUST 31, 2017

A Global Technical Regulation (GTR) on WLTP was developed and finally adopted by UNECE’s World Forum for Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations in March 2014, at the request of policy makers, the automobile industry and consumers. However, GTRs require incorporation into national or regional legal frameworks before they can be applied.

Emissions 170

Emissions Pollution Legal Automobile 170

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MAY 28, 2014

In order to optimise fuel efficiency improvements in each vehicle type, automobile manufacturers need the flexibility to choose the most appropriate batteries from a technical and economic perspective. The maximal charge voltage (of the legal limit of 60V) is still being defined by OEMs. Click to enlarge. Rombat, and Inci Aku).

Lead Acid 304

Lead Acid Nickel Metal Hydride Energy Storage Lithium Ion 304

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APRIL 1, 2009

The efficiency standard starts with a 1% electricity savings and 0.75% natural gas savings in 2012 and gradually increases to a 15% cumulative electricity savings and a 10% cumulative natural gas savings by 2020. By 2020, these supplemental reductions will achieve reductions equivalent to 10% of US emissions in 2005.

Climate 186

Climate Standards Carbon California 186

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JUNE 12, 2015

—Rupert Stadler, Audi CEO, at the International Vienna Motor Symposium in 2014. In June 2013, Audi commissioned a power-to-gas facility in the north German town of Werlte, thus becoming the first automobile manufacturer to develop a chain of sustainable energy sources. Audi e-gas. Earlier post.) Earlier post.)

Audi 150

Audi Renewable Fuel Carbon 150