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EC rolls out CARS 2020 action plan for European auto industry

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To meet long-term greenhouse gas emissions targets as well as air quality objectives, the internal combustion engine will be further improved, being accompanied by the development and progressive implementation of breakthrough technologies, such as electrified propulsion. billion Competitiveness of Enterprises and SMEs program). Earlier post.)

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The Future of Tech in Mobility

Clean Fleet Report

Where Will Flying Cars and Driverless Tech Take Transportation. The introduction of gas-powered engines and automobiles changed the world. Then came the auto, saving cities and transforming the world of transportation. The previous transportation paradigm (photo: [link] ). My preference is the electric bicycle.

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GM CEO outlines highlights of fuel economy plan through MY2016: lightweighting; more efficient gasoline and clean diesel engines, electrification

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The auto industry should play a central role in the energy discussion, Akerson noted, because light-duty vehicles account for about 60% of total transportation energy usage in the United States. Clean diesel. Natural gas as a vehicle fuel. The new Cadillac ATS is lighter than a comparable BMW 3-Series.

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Gas Cars Are Declining Significantly & Full Electrics Rising In USA

CleanTechnica EVs

Fully-electric vehicle sales […]. It appears that the year that will go down in history as the peak year for fossil-powered light-duty vehicle sales was 2016. Ironically, that’s also the year the Tesla Model 3 was unveiled.

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The Impact of Gas Price Trends on Vehicle Choice

Clean Fleet Report

When gas prices are on the rise, it had a big impact on the type of vehicles that people were buying. The Cost of Gas Has a Big Impact on Vehicle Choice. With gas prices always fluctuating, it can be difficult to predict how much you’ll need to spend on fuel each month. Analysis of Recent Market Moves.

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Carbon Footprint of EVs Expected to Diminish Even More

CleanTechnica EVs

Electric vehicles are swiftly transforming the landscape of the auto industry, but critics have noted how significant their emissions are from manufacturing to disposal despite being marketed as more environmentally friendly than gas.

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How Self-Driving Cars Will Accelerate Electric Vehicle Adoption

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Over the last two decades, fully electric cars have had, let’s say, a slow start. But things are looking up for electric. Plus, battery costs are rapidly decreasing and the public is warming up to the idea of electric cars. Another hot topic in the auto world is autonomous rides. Electric Vehicles: Right Now.