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Aluminum industry says NHTSA/EPA draft rule assumptions on lightweighting in small cars false

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However, numerous flawed assumptions in the draft rule are misleading and overstate potential unfavorable impacts on safety, societal cost of the regulation and new vehicle sales. —Mario Greco.

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Navigant forecasts global medium- and heavy-duty alt powertrain sales to exceed 820K units in 2026

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has estimated that transportation was responsible for about 28% of US the nation’s carbon emissions in 2015, second only to power plants at 31%. Similar ratios have been identified in other world regions; further, as economies grow, the truck population is forecast to increase.

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Electrification gaining momentum in fleet vehicle industry – Charged EVs

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Major factors driving this growth include declining battery costs leading to more affordable EVs, expanded charging infrastructure, government incentives and standards, and corporate sustainability initiatives. Lower Total Cost of Ownership Driving Adoption The shift toward EVs is also influencing ownership costs.

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US EPA and DOT propose freezing light-duty fuel economy, GHG standards at 2020 level for MY 2021-2026 vehicles; 43.7 mpg for cars; 50-state solution

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and US Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) released their long-expected notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to adjust the Congressionally-mandated Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) and Light-Duty Vehicle Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards.

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GM and Honda to establish industry-first $85M joint fuel cell system manufacturing operation in Michigan

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The companies integrated their development teams and shared hydrogen fuel cell intellectual property to create a more affordable commercial solution for fuel cell and hydrogen storage systems. Earlier post.) —Mark Reuss, GM executive vice president, Global Product Development, Purchasing and Supply Chain“.

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DOE issues $10M incubator FOA for batteries, power electronics, engines, materials, fuels and lubricants

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As described in multiple DOE reports, the main barriers to widespread PEV commercialization are the cost; performance and life; and abuse tolerance of high?energy Specifically: the current cost of high?energy The components to enable electric drive vehicles must be more affordable. Most critical is the cost of the carbon fiber.

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Road Test: 2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid Limited AWD

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Hyundai’s first-ever hybrid SUV, the all-new 2022 Tucson Hybrid, delivers great fuel economy and seats five while hauling all their stuff, too. This system is designed to maximize both fuel economy and traction depending on the road conditions. The EPA estimates fuel economy to be 37 mpg city/36 highway/37 combined.

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