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MECA: industry could exceed relaxed US efficiency standards as it has to meet tighter standards elsewhere

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On 31 March, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) released the final rule for The Safer Affordable Fuel-Efficient (SAFE) Vehicles for Model Years 2021-2026. The final rule requires a 1.5% mpg and 199 g/mile CO 2 in 2026. Earlier post.).

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US Tire Manufacturers Association to produce standardized tire tread particles for researchers

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The increased popularity of SUVs, larger and heavier than standard vehicles, exacerbates this problem, as does growing sales of heavy EVs and widespread use of budget tires, the company said. The methodology used for CMTT production was developed by the World Business Council for Sustainable Development’s (WBCSD) Tire Industry Project (TIP).

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Tesla maintenance and repair costs are lowest in the auto industry: data

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Tesla’s 10-year maintenance and repair costs are the most affordable in the automotive industry, as shown in a new data analysis publicized last week. The total 10-year cost of maintaining and repairing a Tesla is the cheapest in the industry, according to a data analysis shared by Consumer Reports on Friday.

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Emporia’s new NACS EV charger is “comparable to a Tesla charger at a more affordable price” – Charged EVs

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Competition is good, but standardization is good too. As Tesla’s North American Charging Standard gradually becomes a true standard, drivers of Teslas and other EVs have more and more options for charging their NACS-capable EVs. This is a very exciting time in the EV charging industry,” said Emporia CEO Shawn McLaughlin. “As

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A3 by Airbus and AUVSI call for cooperation in developing industry standards for urban air mobility

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Regulators and industry leaders must partner to develop certification pathways specific to these types of aircraft, including airworthiness standards for Vertical Takeoff and Landing (VTOL), electric propulsion, fly-by-wire systems, software and sense-and-avoid systems.

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GM says goodbye to the standard Chevy Bolt EV — again

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As per the automaker, the standard Chevy Bolt EV, which is built on the automaker’s aging BEV2 platform, will not be getting the Ultium treatment. By June, however, GM CEO Mary Barra hinted at a reborn Chevy Bolt that would be positioned as an affordable electric vehicle. Don’t hesitate to contact us with news tips.

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Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus becomes even more competitive in China

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Tesla just made the Model 3 Standard Range Plus more competitive in China. “Effective immediately, the price of the Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus has been reduced by RMB 15,000 to an adjusted price of RMB 235,900 (this is the starting price after subsidies). . This price adjustment reflects the reality of cost fluctuations.

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