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European Automotive Industry Outlines RD Priorities for EU Green Car Initiative

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European automotive suppliers and vehicle manufacturers have united to submit a series of R&D priorities to the European Commission to shape the European Green Car Initiative (EGCI), announced by the EU. The Green Car Initiative, a part of the European economic recovery plan, aims to allocate €5 billion (US$6.7

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Ford to examine emissions among supply chain

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Having already proven its commitment to recycling (see article) Ford is now looking to make a broader effort in examining the greenhouse gas emissions within the auto industry. It will survey 35 top global suppliers – ranging from companies that make seats and steering systems to tyres and metal components – on their energy use.

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Cadillac to follow Chevy Volt’s lead

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According to reports in the Detroit News , General Motors has decided to produce the Cadillac Converj, which will be an extended range electric vehicle derived from the Voltec platform. The concept car originally made its debut earlier this year at the North American International Auto Show.

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Li-ion Manufacturer Boston-Power Names Former GM Senior Executive Bob Purcell to Board; Expansion Into Transportation With a Focus on PHEVs and BEVs

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His clients have included companies ranging from MidAmerican Energy Holdings, a Berkshire Hathaway Company, to EDC Automotive, an emerging leader in automotive thermal management systems.

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Ricardo responds to electric drive stimulus package

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. “Measures aimed at spurring innovations that will increase the electrification of road transportation, such as those announced today, are to be welcomed as extremely good news for the auto industry as well as for society.

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Answering myths about hybrid cars

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This is partly due to the process of regenerative braking, and most hybrid manufacturers offer battery warranties ranging from 80,000-100,000 miles. According to figures from Honda, the battery failure rate is 0.002 and with Toyota it is 0.003 - very low for auto industry standards.

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USCAR: Hydrogen research is important

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Now, in its report, USCAR, which was founded in 1992 with the goal of strengthening the technology base of the US auto industry, found that electric vehicles “cannot compete with hydrogen fuelled vehicles&# for general usage in terms of range and refill time. .