Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 11, 2009

The SAE Vehicle Battery Standards Committee will report to the SAE Motor Vehicle Council, which is responsible for development of all passenger car, light duty truck and van standards within SAE International. The Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers fully supports the creation by SAE of a new Vehicle Battery Standards Committee.

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International Standards Automobile Manufacturer Batteries 218

Green Car Congress

JULY 8, 2010

General Motors and Pacific Century Motors (PCM), an entity formed by The Tempo Group and E-Town, an affiliate of the Beijing Municipal Government, have reached an agreement for GM to sell GM Global Steering Holdings, LLC, commonly known as Nexteer, to PCM. Terms of the sale were not disclosed. Headquartered in Saginaw, Mich.,

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GM Sale Motor Motors 186

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JANUARY 8, 2014

A newly-released report by the Center for Automotive Research (CAR) concludes that the automotive industry is not only “high-tech,” it is frequently a leader in technological developments and applications. Additionally, the auto industry provides 16% of total worldwide R&D funding for all industries. Click to enlarge.

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Industrial Industry Auto Industry Cars 246

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JULY 2, 2018

A new study by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) finds that the affordability of electric cars remains a strong deterrent for customers across the EU, along with lack of infrastructure and lack of investment in infrastructure. The auto industry is eager to move as fast as it can towards zero-emission vehicles.

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Affordable Europe Land Rover Netherlands 170

Green Car Congress

MAY 17, 2009

The bill also calls for the harmonization of Federal and California motor vehicle greenhouse gas emission standards. These applications may be jointly sponsored by electric utilities, automobile manufacturers, technology providers, car sharing companies or organizations, or 2 other persons or entities.

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Plug-in Plug Standards Auto Industry 150

Teslarati

JULY 8, 2022

As the auto industry splinters over the switch to electric vehicles, Volvo Cars AB is the second major manufacturer to leave Europe’s auto lobby. Volkswagen AG, Toyota Motor Corporation, and significant commercial vehicle manufacturer Daimler Truck Holding AG are among its members.

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Volvo Climate Change Automobile Manufacturer Climate 98

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MAY 18, 2009

The US auto industry, via the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers, is lining up to support a new national, harmonized program to reduce carbon emissions and fuel consumption that President Obama will announce on Tuesday, 19 May. —Dave McCurdy, president and CEO, Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers.

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Obama Carbon Automobile Manufacturer Emissions 186

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JANUARY 22, 2014

The Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA) is maintaining its stance on B5 (5% biodiesel, i.e., fatty acid methyl ester, blends) as the maximum until further findings and market observations on the use of B7 are reported. Source: JATOP.Click to enlarge. A study on future fuels for diesel vehicles.

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Japan Diesel Oil Fuel 199

Revenge of the Electric Car

NOVEMBER 18, 2008

City Council Member, held a press conference demanding General Motors apologize to the American people for destroying the automaker’s EV1 plug-in electric vehicle. General Motors compounded their financial woes by destroying the EV1 and continued to work with the oil companies to gouge the public. said Holden.

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EV1 Congress General Motors GM 140

Electric Vehicles India

JUNE 11, 2021

The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) is an apex national body representing all major vehicle & vehicular engine manufacturers in India. It has announced the sales of the automobile industry for May 2021. per cent growth. Electrification of transportation.

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Transportation Electric Vehicles Sale Vehicles 90

Green Car Congress

JULY 16, 2012

The CFA report examines historical and current day mileage and pricing data as well as new polling data to determine what consumers want and need, whether or not the auto industry can deliver on those needs, and whether or not fuel economy improvements will be cost prohibitive. Poll Results.

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Fuel Economy 2017 Price Economy 247

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JANUARY 22, 2010

The US Department of Energy has closed its $465 million loan with Tesla Motors, Inc. for construction of a manufacturing facility in southern California on the Model S electric sedan and a power-train manufacturing facility in Palo Alto, California. billion to Ford Motor Company. Earlier post.). and Fisker Automotive.

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Tesla Motors Motor Motors Motoring 210

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2011

The European automobile manufacturers, though ACEA, the automobile manufacturers’ trade association, have defined a comprehensive set of recommendations to standardize the charging of electrically-chargeable vehicles. For wireless communication, the industry decided to select a PLC technology. Source: ACEA.

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Standards 2017 Plug-in Plug 199

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Dual motor, 550 horsepower (est. Single motor, 275 hp. Dual motor, 540 hp. Dual motor, 550 hp. The pandemic created an opportunity for automobile manufacturers to get serious about designing and producing all-new, all-electric vehicles. Henrik and his new namesake. 350-mile driving range (est.). 0-60 mph: 3.6

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Fisker Aston Martin SUV All-Electric 75

Creative Greenius

JANUARY 19, 2009

As I get ready this morning to head over to the Lutheran Church in Gardena to participate in this national day of service by helping to prepare meals for my less fortunate neighbors, I want to thank the auto industry for giving me a great laugh at their expense. spokesman Greg Martin said. Way to kill the audience, Greg.

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GM Michigan Obama Detroit 150

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 30, 2013

AVFL-15a) by the Coordinating Research Council , a non-profit organization created and supported by the petroleum and auto industries, has found that some fuel systems in modern vehicles survive testing in mid-blend ethanol fuels, while others will experience complete failures that would prevent operation. Background. Earlier post.).

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Fuel Vehicles 2001 Gasoline 225