Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 15, 2021

The auto industry is committed to vehicle electrification and will invest over $330 billion in the technology by 2025. The National Electric Highway Coalition will support the EV transition by facilitating electric power industry engagement in transportation electrification across the country.

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Teslarati

APRIL 7, 2022

Electric vehicles such as Teslas work great as fleet vehicles. This is especially the case with Tesla’s current vehicle offerings, which is one of the reasons why they are now being used in fleets. In a conversation with Teslarati , Hodge explained the rationale behind the creation of Standard Fleet.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 3, 2011

The WardsAuto, DuPont survey was conducted just before the Obama administration’s originally proposed 2025 fleet average of 56.2 Clearly CAFE regulations have confronted the industry, but they’ve also driven focus around technology needs, material demands and cost issues. L/100 km) was negotiated to 54.5

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 14, 2011

Based on the results of the study, CAR believes the economic risk to the auto industry connected to mandating permanent fuel economy standards in the long run is “ very serious ” The group recommends periodic review to assess the rate of technology development and cost reduction of advanced technologies leading up to 2025.

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Green Car Reports

SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

Today, they call for a fleet average of 54.5 The lobbyists for automakers have made their views on Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards through 2025 quite clear. The majority of carmakers would prefer to see those standards relaxed, delayed or altered. mpg (or about 38 mpg on window stickers) for vehicles sold in the U.S.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 12, 2017

For the last 18 months, a fleet of 6 methanol-fueled versions of the Geely Emgrand 7 cars have been in Iceland. The methanol fleet test is a collaboration between Geely, CRI and Brimborg, a local dealership and automotive service provider. Geely is a shareholder ($45.5-million Earlier post.). Geely is a shareholder ($45.5-million

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 13, 2016

Renault would supply a fleet of 150 Renault ZOE models through 2017 to the city. Renault, Europe’s leading electric vehicles manufacturer, and its Dutch economic partners Utrecht City Council, ElaadNL and LomboXnet signed a letter of intent in Paris to develop a Franco-Dutch framework of smart solar charging solutions for electric vehicles.

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Solar Fleet Charging Grid 150

Green Car Congress

JUNE 14, 2023

It is intended for Mercedes-Benz to receive CO 2 -reduced products from thyssenkrupp Steel for integrating into its own fleet of new passenger cars from the second half of 2026 onward. This marks the start of one of the biggest industrial decarbonization projects worldwide, which at one stroke will avoid more than 3.5

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 29, 2019

Ltd (JingJu) aims to combine the two companies’ strengths in new energy fleet operation and AI transportation solutions to develop next-generation connected-car systems. Jingju is a key component of a DiDi-BAIC strategic partnership formed in a growing alliance between DiDi and auto-industry players. Xiaoju Automobile Solutions?XAS?was

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The Truth About Cars

MARCH 6, 2024

Competitor Fisker may need to lean on Nissan for financial support, though Rivian has fleet sales and other investors to help its cause. That said, 2026 is a long time from now, and the auto industry sometimes moves rapidly, so there are no guarantees things will go smoothly.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 28, 2019

This represents one of the highest annual increases the US auto industry has seen since IHS Markit began tracking VIO growth—second only to the 2.3% The increasing VIO fleet is providing a robust new business pipeline for the aftermarket. A larger fleet means more service and repair opportunities in the future.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 10, 2017

Given the major trends affecting the industry going forward, weakening the current fuel economy standards would in fact be detrimental to the future competitiveness of U.S. Fuel economy standards drive innovation in the advanced technologies that will enable the domestic industry to thrive in this era of disruption. —Alan Baum.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 15, 2018

The Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers (Auto Alliance) is strongly supporting the passage of Maryland’s SB 1234 , a bill that would require the State of Maryland to purchase zero emission vehicles (ZEVs) for state fleets. —Auto Alliance. SB 1234 is a good step in the right direction.

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Maryland Purchase Auto Land Rover 207

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

The final standards are projected result in an average industry fleet-wide level of 163 grams/mile of CO 2 in model year 2025, which is equivalent to 54.5 This will enable long-term planning in the auto industry, while also benefiting consumers and the environment.

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EPA Standards Light Vehicles 150

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

The agreement was signed in Beijing today by Peter Fleet, Ford group vice president and president, Ford Asia Pacific, and Ying Jianren, chairman of Tech-New Group Ltd. and board director of Zotye Auto. —Peter Fleet. The new JV will leverage a combined investment of 5 billion RMB (approximately US $756 million).

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Setec Powerr

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

As more consumers purchase electric vehicles in the coming decades, a huge question is plaguing governments and the auto industry: Can the grid keep up with the dramatic increase in demand for electricity? This demand comes from passenger vehicles and public and private fleets of electric trucks and heavy-duty vehicles.”

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Teslarati

JUNE 28, 2023

ChargePoint’s CP600, a new commercial and light fleets product, will be sold or reconfigured with the Tesla NACS option by early 2024. Ford’s announcement about adopting Tesla NACS has led other big names in the auto industry to do the same, like General Motors, Volvo, and Rivian.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 9, 2014

The average age is in line with the trend shift first seen in 2013, in which the combined fleet of cars and light trucks on the road is older than ever. This while VIO is up 1.5%, a rate the auto industry hasn’t seen in the US since 2004-2005. In comparison, a record high of more than 14 million vehicles were scrapped in 2012.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 29, 2015

million (2.1%) since last year and the highest annual increase the auto industry has seen in the US since IHS began tracking VIO growth. Scrappage is defined by a vehicle being taken out of the fleet and no longer in use. Helping age the fleet is the fact that consumers are holding on to their vehicles longer than before.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 13, 2017

The standards are projected to result in average fleet-wide consumer fuel economy sticker values of 36 miles per gallon (mpg) by model year 2025, 10 mpg higher than the current fleet average. The projected fleet average CO 2 target represents a 2-cycle GHG emissions compliance level equivalent to 51.4

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 27, 2016

billion) (€600 million from the federal government, €600 million from the auto industry) and has a term expiring no later than 2019. The government will also put €100 million toward procurement of electric vehicles for its fleet, with a target of 20% electric vehicles. The total funding is limited to €1.2 billion (US$1.4

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 28, 2016

Even with wide-ranging unpredictable gas prices, US automakers will remain profitable and suppliers will benefit under existing national fuel economy standards slated to be in place until 2025, according to a new economic analysis brief prepared by independent automotive industry analysts, commissioned by the nonprofit group Ceres.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 23, 2016

years, according to IHS Markit, a provider of business information and analysis for the global automotive industry. This represents the highest annual increase the auto industry has seen in the US since it began tracking VIO growth, breaking the record of 2.1% million (2.4%) since last year. growth set in 2015.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 22, 2024

The heads of BMW, Volkswagen, and Renault have spoken out against European Union’s emission targets in recent days, arguing that the phase-out rules put too much pressure on the industry and that consumers aren’t buying EVs fast enough. By then the pressure then will be significant for the European automotive industry.”

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 23, 2024

The Additional Secretary indicated that the FAME 3 program may not be as huge, but will undoubtedly have a budget, which will also push for electric trucks as part of the government’s effort to decarbonise large fleets that use traditional fuel sources.

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Auto Fleet Auto Industry Financing 52

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 13, 2023

And the auto industry had to respond to policy issues. Energy shortages in the late 1970s and 1980s led to the auto industry going from big energy-draining automobiles to smaller, more fuel-efficient vehicles. The post The Future of Tech in Mobility first appeared on Clean Fleet Report.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 25, 2013

For McMaster, the project partnership is one of three new partnerships with Chrysler, the federal government and other auto industry leaders worth a combined $24 million. Legislative pressure and socioeconomic forces are compelling the auto industry to deliver unparalleled technological advancement at an unprecedented rate.

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Teslarati

APRIL 20, 2023

Musk said via ( Seeking Alpha ): “Actually, this one — assuming I could wax on about for a while because really, people didn’t understand that the best short-selling argument against Tesla for the longest time was the fact that Tesla does not have an existing fleet and that the auto industry, the reason incumbents succeed and newcomers (..)

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Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 22, 2016

Current Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards require automakers to achieve a fleet average of roughly 54.5 The auto industry has argued that it is too large an. mpg by 2025.

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Fuel Economy MPG Auto Industry Corporation 60

EV Info

OCTOBER 3, 2022

BEV are the industry name for Electric cars. The industry calls this a ‘significant milestone’. More than half a million battery electric vehicles (BEVs) are on UK roads, statistics have revealed. Hybrids and plug in hybrids, while electric are not 100% battery powered. Data from SMMT.

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Electric Cars Cars Electrical Electric 52

Green Car Reports

SEPTEMBER 27, 2016

Today, they call for a fleet average of 54.5 But many within the auto industry—and those sympathetic to it—would like to see those standards rolled. Right now, the debate over the future of Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards is in full swing.

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Fuel Economy Economy Michigan Fuel 60

Green Car Congress

MAY 17, 2009

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

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

develop the Volkswagen Automotive Cloud, one of the largest dedicated automotive industry clouds for all future Volkswagen digital services and mobility offerings. Digital technology is rapidly changing every aspect of the auto industry—from the manufacturing process to the car itself. Earlier post.). Herbert Diess.

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Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

The sale of these vehicles, which also include MPVs like Ertiga, XL6 and Invicto, is slightly less than the smaller cars – a segment which once formed the auto industry’s backbone with Maruti ruling over the others. Overall, the carmaker sold more than 1.75 This is far higher than 35,353 units it sold in January last year.

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SUV Suzuki Sale Power 52

Teslarati

OCTOBER 27, 2021

The announcement was made just days after Hertz announced its initial blockbuster purchase of 100,000 Tesla Model 3s, which would be used as part of its can rental fleet. We are creating the new Hertz and charting a dynamic, new course for the future of travel, mobility and the auto industry,” Fields said.

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Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 18, 2021

While there is no question that recent moves in the automotive industry, especially by new start-ups and tier 1 firms that are bringing significant innovation to the market, will put pressure on well-established manufacturers to upgrade their consumer experience. The automotive industry is no stranger to rapid and disruptive change.

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Vehicles Connect Connected Manufacturer 52

Green Car Congress

MAY 29, 2014

Since the MOU signing, state regulators, the auto industry and infrastructure developers and other stakeholders have shared information and best practices to help move this effort forward. Lead by example through increasing ZEVs in state, municipal, and other public fleets. Promote workplace charging.

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