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JUNE 29, 2021

a leader in propulsion efficiency, will release the findings of a recent simulation study to evaluate the efficacy of its newest technology at the FEV Powertrain Conference. The study validated that Tula’s Dynamic Skip Fire (DSF) developed for mild-hybrid diesel vehicles reduced CO 2 emissions in a 2.3 Tula Technology, Inc.,

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JULY 31, 2011

In sync with its past annual auto studies, AlixPartners continues to predict that US auto sales will climb more slowly, and to a lower peak, than many others are predicting. Specifically, the firm estimates US auto sales will reach just 12.7 Specifically, the firm estimates US auto sales will reach just 12.7

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

Ipsos, the global research and insights organization, explored consumer thoughts in its third annual Global Mobility Navigator Syndicated Study. The study comprises three modules, with the first focusing on Autonomous Driving. The auto industry is also battling an awareness issue with the new technology.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2012

Thus, the Commission said it would work together with industry to develop a proposal on the European Green Vehicles Initiative under Horizon 2020, including a platform to develop clean and energy-efficient vehicle technologies, as announced in the 2010 Industrial Policy Communication.

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JULY 9, 2012

2012 Chinese Auto Industry Development Report. The fifth annual report on China’s auto industry—2012 Chinese Auto Industry Development Report—says that the next 20-30 years will be a “critical period” that will see the formation of a global new-energy vehicle industry.

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JANUARY 11, 2012

The eMO study. Tata Technologies, a global provider of engineering services and product development IT, was selected by Michelin to display its electric MObility (eMO) engineering study EV as part of the Michelin Challenge Design display at the 2012 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. Click to enlarge.

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MARCH 10, 2014

This study developed by Volkswagen Group Research demonstrates how the virtual cockpit of the future could look. Volkswagen has been moving ahead with automatic driving technology for 15 years. At CeBIT, Winterkorn presented the vision “James 2025”, a world premiere, to the Chancellor and the British Prime Minister.

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2022

He believes that these sectors will lead the country’s green mobility revolution.    Amitabh Kant stated that Rs 20 lakh crore of investment is required in the construction of electric vehicle infrastructure and that several multilateral funding solutions are being studied with the World Bank for implementation.

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2009

The auto industry in principle is not opposed to the introduction of such mid-level blends (i.e., The Group estimates that $17 million beyond existing allocations will be needed to successfully complete vehicle studies that will provide much needed data for evaluating the effects of adding more ethanol to base fuels.

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AUGUST 24, 2009

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). Our estimates indicate that two-thirds of people who buy hybrids were going to buy them anyway. Ambarish Chandra.

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JULY 2, 2018

A new study by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) finds that the affordability of electric cars remains a strong deterrent for customers across the EU, along with lack of infrastructure and lack of investment in infrastructure. The auto industry is eager to move as fast as it can towards zero-emission vehicles.

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AUGUST 1, 2011

If anyone in the auto industry thought that the coast was clear after the recent economic troubles, a new industry review by AlixPartners, the global business advisory firm, suggests something different.

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JULY 17, 2014

Carried out for LowCVP by E4tech and the Centre for Automotive Industry Research at Cardiff Business School, the study was conducted between March and June 2014. More than 100 responses were received to the call for evidence which was supported by the SMMT and other stakeholders collaborating in the study.

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JULY 2, 2019

Hyundai Group joined its partner Rimac Automobili in an event hosted by Rimac CEO Mate Rimac and attended by Croatian Prime Minister, ministers, and senior government officials to discuss the potential of the new auto industry in Croatia. Earlier post.) This shift has happened in two major waves of investment, over the last 20 years.

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JULY 30, 2015

Across the 25 cities studied—which featured on average a dozen activities to promote EVs—plug-in electric vehicles accounted for 1.1% The study offers four main conclusions: Policy is driving accelerated electric vehicle deployment in several cities. —Lutsey et al.

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MARCH 19, 2013

The technical and macro-economic study, commissioned by the European Climate Foundation, focuses on light-duty vehicles. The Phase I study assesses two scenarios against a reference case in which vehicle efficiency is frozen at the current level. The project is taking a phased approach.

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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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JUNE 28, 2017

Today, we've got some auto-industry analysis on BMW's electric cars, two updates on recent stories, a look at Tesla's latest Autopilot, and a takedown of a bizarre Swedish study of the environmental impact of electric cars. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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JUNE 29, 2021

The United States is the third-largest electric vehicle (EV) producer behind China and Europe; a new study from the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) finds that the gap has widened. Great promotional events and bold aspirational statements by the domestic auto industry can’t mask the facts. —Nic Lutsey.

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NOVEMBER 26, 2015

Innovations in autonomous vehicles, connectivity, and mobility-on-demand will have a profound impact on consumers, particularly among younger and older people, according to a new study by KPMG. Think of it this way: 10 years ago, how many of us would have predicted that most 10-year-olds would be walking around with smartphones?

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MARCH 17, 2010

The study offers two main insights on the nature of clean energy jobs in the automobile sector: First, the paper documents that saving oil will directly create good jobs by driving demand for specific additional manufactured components. Driving Growth: How Clean Cars and Climate Policy Can Create Jobs.

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OCTOBER 4, 2017

In the coming years, the world's auto industry will continue to shift its product mix to electric and electrified vehicles to meet growing concerns over carbon emissions and stringent fuel-economy regulations across the globe. A new study.

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Green Car Reports

AUGUST 22, 2016

Today, an auto-industry lobbying group takes aim at Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards, a new study argues that more electric cars will be needed to meet stricter fuel-economy standards, and fracking advocates use social media to target Millennials. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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MARCH 20, 2020

Volkswagen Chattanooga will suspend production for one week starting 21 March, with current plans to resume production 29 March. Tesla will suspend production at its Fremont plant on 23 March.

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OCTOBER 19, 2019

ArcelorMittal is adding to its family of advanced high strength steels (AHSS) for the auto industry with the development of Fortiform 980 Extragal (-GI) in North America. Fortiform 980 Extragal is compatible with the current welding systems used in the industry.

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MARCH 17, 2020

A 2003 study on victims of the coronavirus SARS found that patients in regions with moderate air pollution levels were 84% more likely to die than those in regions with low air pollution. Governments should have tackled chronic air pollution long ago, but have prioritized the economy over health by going soft on the auto industry.

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DECEMBER 22, 2019

5 Other vehicle maintenance services (26%) EVs Reduce Green Guilt – In More Ways Than One. In addition to monetary benefits, EV drivers cite environmental impact as a key green upside of their vehicles, citing a positive environmental impact as the number two overall benefit of driving an EV (50%). Base: Non-EV drivers.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2009

A study by researchers at UC Davis suggests that a properly designed vehicle scrappage (i.e., The study presents a program framework that, at a minimum, ensures a program that offsets GHG emissions attributable to vehicle manufacturing and end-of-life disposal with use-phase emissions reductions. Earlier post.).

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NOVEMBER 3, 2010

annually prior to the economic and auto industry meltdown in late 2008. It also highlights opportunities for manufacturers to consider targeting those consumers that are hanging on to older vehicles as potential customers for new vehicle purchases. months—up from 43.8 months from the same period in 2009.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2011

HySUT today has 18 companies/associations (including auto industry) carrying on the phase 1 (FY2009-2010) and the phase 2 (FY2011-2015) studies under the name of HySUT. In the phase 2 study from FY2011, HySUT is carrying out three new projects.

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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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OCTOBER 31, 2014

Elantra is Hyundai’s first model, and one of only 10 cars in the history of the auto industry to reach 10 million sales. Power 2014 US Initial Quality Study (IQS). Hyundai’s Elantra (Avante in other parts of the world) recently sold its 10 millionth unit globally.

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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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NOVEMBER 30, 2016

Although EPA’s technical analysis indicates that the standards could be strengthened for model years 2022-2025, proposing to leave the current standards in place provides greater certainty to the auto industry for product planning and engineering, the agency said.

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FEBRUARY 10, 2012

Toyota will stage the world debut of the FT-Bh concept, an ultra-lightweight, full hybrid city car study, designed to achieve low emissions within an economically viable production framework, at the Geneva Motor Show.

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

air emissions and oil displacement benefits) in the near term per dollar spent than PHEVs and battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) with large battery packs providing longer electric range, according to a new study by Carnegie Mellon University’s Jeremy J. Michalek and colleagues. —Michalek et al. Policy implications. Click to enlarge.

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NOVEMBER 6, 2014

These parameters are commonly “matched” in studies intended to evaluate fuel composition effects on emissions. Studies to evaluate the effects of ethanol should be conducted by adjusting the blendstock only as necessary to satisfy ASTM D4814 requirements.

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