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ISU study finds large potential for biobased materials in auto industry, but with challenges

Green Car Congress

A study by researchers at Iowa State University has determined that the automotive industry has a very large potential to utilize biobased materials. However, they noted, there are also many challenges associated with the use of biobased parts in the auto industry. Cost to manufacture is one of the main considerations.

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Magna lags profit estimates, cuts annual sales forecast on supply chain snags – ET Auto

Baua Electric

Supply chain constraints, coupled with labor shortages which began during the pandemic, also continue to impact the auto industry as they try to ramp up production. The Aurora, Ontario-based company also recorded asset impairments and restructuring costs of USD 316 million related to troubled EV startup Fisker.

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The Impact of Gas Price Trends on Vehicle Choice

Clean Fleet Report

According to a study by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory , there was a shift away from smaller, more fuel-efficient cars toward larger SUVs and trucks. The Cost of Gas Has a Big Impact on Vehicle Choice. The Cost of Gas Has a Big Impact on Vehicle Choice. SUV and Truck Sales Decreased as Gas Prices Increased.

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Canadian Study Concludes Rebates to Hybrid Buyers Not Cost-Effective for Reducing Carbon Emissions

Green Car Congress

Canadian government programs that offer rebates to hybrid vehicle buyers are failing to produce environmental benefits commensurate with the cost, according to a study by researchers at the University of British Columbia (UBC). for every liter (US$1.50/gallon) Chandra et al. The Canadian government offered hybrid rebates during 2007-2008.

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ALTe Developing Series Plug-in Hybrid Powertrains for Conversion and OEM Applications

Green Car Congress

Prior to Tesla, Thomas was Director of Special Projects at Magna Steyr, VP and Division General Manager at auto supplier Collins & Aikman, and a powertrain component design engineer and powertrain system project and project engineer for 10 years. Gen1 System installed in a Crown Vic. Click to enlarge. Gen 2 system in a rolling chassis.

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It’s a green light for electric vehicles! Aussie CO2 standard tough on Toyota, SUVs and utes

EV Central

Previewed in an Impact Analysis published on Sunday (February 4), the newly renamed National Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES), will impose tough CO2 emissions limit on passenger vehicles, SUVs, utes and vans that ramp up around 12 per cent per year from 2025 to 2029 under the government’s preferred model.

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What is Decarbonization?

Driivz

The health of the planet depends on government policy, technology innovation, and widespread public support working together to create a pro-climate culture, lower the cost of no-carbon energy, and accelerate decarbonization efforts to meet climate goals. . Why Is the Transport Sector Critical to Decarbonization?

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