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EC rolls out CARS 2020 action plan for European auto industry

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Secondly, the climate agenda becomes more urgent and even more is expected from technological progress. innovation, it is of key importance to spell out in more detail the priorities and operation of financing for research and innovation development in the automotive industry. The Commission is convinced that financing should cover.

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Japan Automakers Support B5, E10 as Baseline Biofuel Blends, Recommend Specifications to ASEAN Countries

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To this end, clear and harmonized fuel quality standards, which ensure vehicle and engine compatibility, and ‘fit-for-purpose’ specifications for bio-fuels are necessary, JAMA says. The Worldwide Fuel Charter (WWFC), originally drafted in 1998, details quality specifications for fuels recommended by the world auto industry.

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Good News and Bad News: Changes to the Federal EV Tax Credit in 2024

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These new guidelines simplify the process for drivers, providing an immediate financial incentive at the point of sale and making dealers, not individuals, collect the tax credit from the IRS. The EV Climate Loan When you apply for the EV Climate Loan with EV Life, here’s how it works: Pre-qualify for more than financing.

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Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

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Since it can refuel from a standard household outlet and from a gasoline station, it needs no new infrastructure. As shown in Figure 1, for electricity, the PHEV can plug into a standard existing electrical outlet, and for supplementary power it can fill its tank from a standard, ubiquitous and familiar fuel station.

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Verifying the origin of EV battery materials at the source: Traceability challenges, Part Two

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Sustainability is another issue driving the increasing importance of traceability in our industry. If EVs are truly to provide a greener alternative to legacy vehicles, then mining and industrial processes need to be held to the strictest environmental standards, and supply chains need to be kept short to minimize transport emissions.

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