Teslarati

AUGUST 19, 2022

“Canada’s EV economy is on a roll. Today we have over 1,300 employees from coast to coast in sales, service, advanced manufacturing, controls, mechanical design, charging infrastructure, and much more.” ” “I’m proud to be part of such a talented and growing Tesla Canada team.”

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Green Car Congress

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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Teslarati

JUNE 16, 2023

Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry officially designated storage batteries as crucial to the country’s economic security. The Japanese government seems aware of the shift in the auto industry toward electric vehicles and the role battery cells will play in the future.

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Baua Electric

JUNE 7, 2024

The final rules for Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE), announced Friday by the Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), set the prescribed improvement at 2% annually for passenger cars and 2% annually for light trucks for those model years.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 27, 2022

The researchers cited a study that estimates the amount of plastic used in vehicles has increased by 75% in just the past six years as a means to reduce weight and increase fuel economy. The lab flashed the powder in two steps, first under low current and then high current in a heater Wyss custom designed for the experiment.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

This new partnership allows us to secure supply, to take advantage of economies of scale, and to provide our customers with superior battery technology. On top of that we can help to ensure that Europe remains at the heart of the auto industry even in an electric era.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 2, 2016

The graph in (b) is plotted using CES Selector software, Granta Design, Cambridge, UK. (b) Comparison of tensile strength and strain to failure (elongation) of Ti-185 alloy with other commercially available Titanium alloys. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 22, 2013

Tesla brought its Roadster sports car to market with a 30% gross margin, designed electric powertrains for Daimler (Mercedes) and had done preliminary design of the Model S all before receiving a government loan. Finally, this announcement is also good news for the future of America’s growing electric vehicle industry.

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Electric Vehicles India

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

The swappable battery is designed for light vehicles including two and three-wheeler vehicles. The company was Romeo Power’s co-founder and former SpaceX Porter Harris and international auto industry veteran Pankaj Dubey which aims to provide electric vehicle and clean energy products to global markets.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 25, 2017

At the Tokyo Motor Show, Mazda is introducing the KAI CONCEPT compact hatchback ( earlier post ), powered by the next-generation SKYACTIV-X spark-controlled compression-ignition (SPCCI) gasoline engine ( earlier post ), SKYACTIV-Vehicle Architecture and a more mature expression of the KODO design language. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 26, 2013

Phase II of the project will focus on integration and design. The goal of USCAR is to further strengthen the technology base of the domestic auto industry through cooperative research and development. USCAR is the collaborative automotive technology Company for Chrysler Group LLC, Ford Motor Company and General Motors.

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Teslarati

DECEMBER 31, 2023

Some of Tesla’s important accomplishments in 2023 included the launch of the highly anticipated Cybertruck and the redesigned Model 3 “Highland,” as well as the widespread adoption of the automaker’s charging hardware across the North American auto industry.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 2, 2016

The roadmap outlines the long-term technology needs to support future automotive material selection decisions with advanced high-strength steel (AHSS) including, optimized design, fuel economy, strength and durability, environmental performance and value. Source: ArcelorMittal. Click to enlarge. Material Fracture. Local formability.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 7, 2015

As the team began to dive into some of the details and changes to meet the desired Elio targets, it found that the Geo Metro engine would not meet the fuel efficiency targets to enable the vehicle fuel economy goal of 84 mpg highway. Current prototype of the Elio. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 25, 2010

Eaton designs and manufactures precision Roots-type positive displacement superchargers for highly specific automotive applications. Fuel savings and emission reduction are the new themes for China’s auto industry. the country’s leading independent automaker: Chery 1.6S Tiggo, 1.3S A3 and Riich 1.3S Eaton supercharger.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 22, 2024

This announcement comes amid concerns about India’s industrial competitiveness. Only 5% of the Indian workforce has received formal skill training, compared to 80% and 96% in developed economies like Japan and South Korea, respectively. The insights gained through BEST acted as a cornerstone in laying down the groundwork.”

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Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

This shift is likely to have a lasting impact on the auto industry, as manufacturers scramble to meet the changing demands of the marketplace. This shift is being driven by a number of factors, including the uncertain economy, a growing awareness of environmental issues and increased availability of alternatives like electric cars.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 26, 2009

In the Crown Victoria, the proof of concept powertrain conversion systems improve fuel economy from 80%-200% from the base 4.6L ALTe is staffed by traditional auto industry and Tesla Motors alumni averaging more than 24 years of experience at major auto OEMs and suppliers in the US, Japan and Korea, Thomas said.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

The new Ford Escape, being showcased at the Los Angeles Auto Show, is the first Ford vehicle to make Auto Start-Stop standard with either of two EcoBoost engines new to the model—a 1.5-liter A user enables the system through a two-step authentication process designed to protect personal information. liter and 2.0-liter

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

CATARC is China’s the administrative body that oversees and regulates many activities of the auto industry in China, the world’s largest new-car market, and in the US. Primary UC Davis partners are the Institute of Transportation Studies and the UC Davis Policy Institute for Energy, Environment and the Economy.

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Baua Electric

MAY 18, 2024

The Chairman of Maruti Suzuki India Limited who is also a seasoned veteran in the auto industry spanning over four decades, firmly advocates that for India to progress into a developed nation, accessible mobility options are imperative. It depends on how the economy grows, how far the people grow.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 21, 2014

Tsien and General Motors President Dan Ammann also discussed some of the trends shaping China’s auto industry in the next few years, including: Luxury vehicles are expected to make up at least 10 percent of auto sales by 2020, and GM will add one new Cadillac per year through 2016. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 20, 2009

EcoMotors International, a Khosla-funded startup working to commercialize a diesel opoc (opposed-piston, opposed-cylinder) engine ( earlier post ), has named auto industry veteran Donald Runkle as its new CEO. EcoMotors was founded in 2008 by Prof.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 17, 2015

The Gorilla Glass hybrid is thinner and about 30% lighter than traditional laminate glass, and will improve Ford GT handling by lowering the vehicle’s center of gravity and positively impact acceleration, fuel economy and braking performance. The Gorilla Glass hybrid window will be used on both the windshield and rear engine cover of Ford GT.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 21, 2009

Incentives could include purchase incentives, tax rebates, off-peak charging rates, preferential and/or free parking, and grants for charging infrastructure installation, all designed to encourage a significant penetration of electric transportation solutions. Earley, Jr.,

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Green Car Congress

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. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 20, 2015

Organized by Sandia, the American Gas Association, and Toyota, the workshop included participants from the auto industry, freight delivery fleets, gas suppliers, gas storage developers, utilities, academia, industry associations, national laboratories, and federal and state governments.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 14, 2009

Consumers right now, given the opportunity to manipulate the idea of a plug-in vehicle, are designing not only very different vehicles, they are designing vehicles that are much more possible than the experts are assuming.” —Ken The Most Plausible Early Market consumers value fuel economy. Ken Kurani.

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Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 18, 2021

By implementing a neural framework, organizations can design, test and consider various amounts of elements across new scenarios and conditions in a timely and connected manner without a need to physically recreate them. The automotive industry is no stranger to rapid and disruptive change. Neural Manufacturing in Context.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 22, 2014

JAMA bases its postion on the results of study from the Japan Auto-Oil Program subsidized by Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI). In most countries, the safety, performance and emissions of such vehicles have also been tested for road-worthiness or type-approval with conventional diesel.

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Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

The traditional design has been aerodynamically updated with a coupe-like roofline while retaining the long commanding hood. The exterior doesn’t yearn for attention, but that is on purpose as the S500 owner appreciates the conservative, elegant design. The 48-volt system also improves fuel economy, especially on the highway.

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Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

The Indian government has introduced various incentives and initiatives, such as subsidies and tax benefits, to promote the adoption of electric autos. Additionally, major automakers are investing heavily in R&D to develop affordable and high-performing electric vehicle models specifically designed for the Indian market.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 14, 2010

Well, America’s auto industry delivered over 100,000. That helped us become the world’s greatest industrial power. But it will take decades to shift most freight from trucks to trains, design walkable communities, shorten our commutes, and build better mass transit and high-speed rail networks. We just had to do it.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 14, 2022

Despite this mounting scrutiny, only 38% of carmakers are currently increasing their investment in more sustainable design of EVs, which appears to be a much lower priority than the attributes that will appeal to consumers on the forecourt. 60% are increasing investment in design that will enable lower production and retail costs.

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Current EV

DECEMBER 22, 2019

Volvo Car USA has teamed up with The Harris Poll to deepen insights into the American opinion across four core themes: design, safety, technology and environment. Volvo Car USA has teamed up with The Harris Poll to deepen insights into the American opinion across four core themes: design, safety, technology and environment.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 10, 2009

Customers are now beginning to demand more fuel efficient vehicles, and recent legislation is mandating 40% improvement in.fuel economy between now and 2016. Many improvements in fleet fuel economy in Europe have been achieved through increased diesel market share, with the diesel market share in Europe now above 50%. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 30, 2009

The systems are designed to maintain mobility for the elderly and those with weakened leg muscles. Honda believes it will be a help in climbing stairs or industrial operations that require a lot of squatting. Department of Defense and Fuel Economy. kg) of aluminum used. More detail can be found at autoaluminum.org.

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