Green Car Congress

MAY 19, 2011

The US Department of Energy (DOE) has launched US DRIVE, a cooperative partnership with industry to accelerate the development of clean, advanced, energy-efficient technologies for cars and light trucks and the infrastructure needed to support their widespread use.

EPRI 257

EPRI Industry Industrial Chevron 257

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

The Center for Automotive Research’s (CAR’s) updated automotive sales outlook forecasts US light-duty vehicle sales at 16.8 US Light Vehicle Sales, 2015-2018, and CAR’s Forecast, 2019-2025. US Light Vehicle Sales, 2015-2018, and CAR’s Forecast, 2019-2025. million units for 2019. million units in 2021.

2019 170

2019 Light Sale Vehicles 170

Green Car Congress

APRIL 2, 2022

A further analysis, looking at the contribution to xEV growth of each OEM derived from the latest LMC light vehicle powertrain forecast, sheds further light on the returns expected. Nevertheless, the investment announced remain important for automakers from a perspective of sustaining the ongoing disruptions in the automotive industry.

Global 370

Global Toyota Auto Industry Light 370

Green Car Congress

APRIL 2, 2018

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Scott Pruitt announced the completion of the Midterm Evaluation (MTE) process for the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards for cars and light trucks for model years 2022-2025, and his final determination that the current standards are not appropriate and should be revised.

EPA 199

EPA Standards Emissions Light 199

Green Car Congress

JULY 23, 2013

Global light vehicle assembly is expected to reach 81 million units in 2013, an increase of 2.3 Strong growth in Developing Asia-Pacific, improving stability in the EU and investment in new technologies will drive the industry forward. Autofacts forecasts annual global light vehicle assembly to reach 101 million by 2017.

2013 170

2013 Light 2017 Global 170

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed leaving the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards for light-duty vehicle model years 2022-2025 in place, based on its technical analysis that shows automakers are well positioned to meet the targets. l/100 km), if achieved exclusively through fuel economy improvements.

EPA 150

EPA Standards Light Vehicles 150

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 13, 2017

In an expected ruling, US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Gina McCarthy finalized her decision to maintain the current greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards for model years 2022-2025 cars and light trucks. Top: Footprint-based CO 2 (g/mile) light truck standards curves. Earlier post.)

EPA 150

EPA Light Standards Fuel Economy 150

Green Car Congress

JULY 27, 2011

Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC to announce the next round of a coordinated national program to improve fuel efficiency for Model Years 2017-2025 cars and light-duty trucks. Reports suggest that the Administration and the auto industry are converging on a 54.5 mpg US (4.32 L/100km) target by 2025.

Obama 218

Obama 2017 Washington MPG 218

Green Car Congress

JULY 29, 2015

The combined average age of all light vehicles on the road in the US has climbed slightly to 11.5 Registrations for light VIO in the US also reached a record level of 257,900,000—an increase of more than 5.3 Registrations for light VIO in the US also reached a record level of 257,900,000—an increase of more than 5.3

2015 150

2015 Light Scrappage Vehicles 150

Green Car Congress

APRIL 23, 2014

Based in Kamen, Germany, Vahle has 15 years of experience in contact-free energy transfer in industrial environments, while HELLA is a recognized leader in the development of electronics, software, processes and production in the auto industry. Marc Rosenmayr, CEO for HELLA Electronics in North and South America.

Plug-in 240

Plug-in Plug Charging Vehicles 240

Green Car Congress

APRIL 7, 2010

The new partners have agreed upon, and will implement with immediate effect, specific projects in the areas of a new common architecture for small vehicles; engines; and light commercial vehicles. Collaboration on light commercial vehicles. The companies have also agreed on a close cooperation in the light commercial vehicle segment.

Nissan 210

Nissan Light Commercial Vehicles 210

Green Car Congress

JUNE 9, 2014

The combined average age of all light vehicles on the road in the U.S. Total light vehicles in Operation (VIO) in the US reached a record level of more than 252,700,000—an increase of more than 3.7 This while VIO is up 1.5%, a rate the auto industry hasn’t seen in the US since 2004-2005. remained steady at 11.4

Scrappage 210

Scrappage Vehicles Auto Industry Light 210

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

The Auto Alliance has sent a letter to EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt requesting that the US Environmental Protection Agency withdraw the Final Determination on the Appropriateness of the Model Year 2022-2025 Light-Duty Vehicle Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards under the Midterm Evaluation which EPA announced on 13 January 2017.

EPA 186

EPA Light Auto Aston Martin 186

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 23, 2016

The average age of light vehicles in operation (VIO) in the US has once again climbed slightly this year, to 11.6 years, according to IHS Markit, a provider of business information and analysis for the global automotive industry. million (2.4%) since last year. million (2.4%) since last year. growth set in 2015.

Light 150

Light 2016 2008 2015 150

Green Car Congress

APRIL 20, 2013

JAC is a full-line independent automaker in China, producing light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks, MPV, SRV, sedans, bus chassis, buses, engineering machinery, engines, gearboxes and other key components.

China 247

China Market Auto Industry Automobile 247

Green Car Congress

MARCH 15, 2022

and Koç Holding have signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding for a new, industry-leading joint venture business in Turkey. Ford Otosan, a joint venture between Ford Motor Company and Koç Holding, is one of the longest running and most successful joint ventures in the global auto industry.

Europe 427

Europe Ford Romania Electric Cars 427

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 3, 2015

in 2014 as a result of industrial overcapacity and weakness in the real estate sector. However, IHS Automotive analysts still expect light vehicle sales in China to grow by 7% in 2015 to 25.2 million units, aided with increased auto finance penetration, fast dealership expansion and government vehicle scrappage programs.

2015 150

2015 Light Global Market 150

Green Car Congress

JUNE 29, 2021

Estimated global light-duty vehicle production through 2025, by automaker. Great promotional events and bold aspirational statements by the domestic auto industry can’t mask the facts. Continuing on this path would hurt the domestic US auto industry’s prospects for decades. Source: The ICCT. —Nic Lutsey.

Global 397

Global Production 2020 South Korea 397

Green Car Congress

JULY 16, 2012

The US Department of Transportation (DOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) proposed CAFE standards are projected to require, on an average industry fleet-wide basis for cars and trucks combined, 40.1 mpg US (5.87 L/100km) in model year 2021, and 49.6 L/100km) in model year 2025. Poll Results.

Fuel Economy 247

Fuel Economy 2017 Price Economy 247

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 16, 2010

A new national poll of likely voters conducted by the Mellman Group found that 74% of likely voters favor having “ the federal government require the auto industry to increase average fuel efficiency…to 60 miles per gallon by the year 2025.”

Fuel Economy 210

Fuel Economy MPG Standards Economy 210

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 21, 2013

The immediate focus of the memorandum is project that will evaluate fuel-efficiency technologies and China-specific costs of these technologies for new light-duty vehicles (LDVs) in the upcoming decade. The Center also executes major national technological research projects related to the automotive industry in China.

China 225

China Fuel Chinese Cleaning 225

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 26, 2009

A Bloomfield, Michigan startup is developing light- and medium-duty series plug-in hybrid electric vehicle powertrain systems—initially as conversions, but ultimately extending to an OEM basis. Rendering of the Gen 2 series plug-in hybrid powertrain under development. Source: ALTe. Click to enlarge.

Conversion 301

Conversion Plug-in Plug Hybrid 301

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 11, 2009

The SAE Vehicle Battery Standards Committee will report to the SAE Motor Vehicle Council, which is responsible for development of all passenger car, light duty truck and van standards within SAE International. The Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers fully supports the creation by SAE of a new Vehicle Battery Standards Committee.

International 218

International Standards Automobile Manufacturer Batteries 218

Green Car Congress

MARCH 6, 2010

The Brazilian Sugarcane Industry Association (UNICA) commented that this milestone should encourage automakers to invest more in the global dissemination of what has been accomplished in Brazil, as well as in their countries of origin. 152,945 autos, 25,748 light commercial. —Marcos Jank, president of UNICA. Data: ANFAVEA.

Brazil 225

Brazil Global Fuel Climate Change 225

Electrek

JUNE 16, 2025

“Our assessment revealed widespread improvement in BEV technology performance across the industry,” said Zifei Yang, ICCT’s global passenger vehicle lead. For the wider global auto industry, this is no longer just about meeting future goals – it’s about remaining competitive today in a market that’s charging up.”

BYD 131

BYD Global Sale Tesla 131

Green Car Reports

JANUARY 12, 2025

Rivian is looking to patent heated headlight lenses to help increase the performance of the lighting on its electric pickup trucks and SUVs in snow, ice, and rain. The LED headlights that have become the standard in the auto industry don't give off so much waste heat all the time as previous HID or halogen lights, which can often melt any.

Auto Industry 128

Auto Industry Waste Light SUV 128

CleanTechnica EVs

JANUARY 13, 2023

India’s electric car sector is now starting to show signs of life after the slow start compared to other markets, given how large India’s auto industry is. However, the electric car sector has been pretty slow. About 4 million cars across all drivetrains […].

Sierra 112

Sierra Market Light Concept 112

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 25, 2014

The investment positions Aleris to meet anticipated significant growth in North American automotive demand as the industry pursues broader aluminum use for the production of lighter, more fuel-efficient vehicles. Aleris has served the automotive industry from its facility in Duffel for many years.

Kentucky 257

Kentucky North America Cleveland America 257

Green Car Congress

MARCH 8, 2013

While last year it appeared that the auto industry as a whole would shift to R-1234yf, in September 2012, Daimler said that internal testing had identified safety (flammability) issues under certain conditions, and that it would not use R-1234yf in its products. With a GWP (Global Warming Potential) value of 1, R744 is 99.3%

Future 311

Future CO2 2009 Climate 311

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

Terrafugia will also benefit from the Geely Group’s significant expertise and track record of innovation within the global auto industry. This is a tremendously exciting sector and we believe that Terrafugia is ideally positioned to change mobility as we currently understand it and herald the development of a new industry in doing so.

Cars 244

Cars MIT 2006 Miles 244

Green Car Congress

MAY 7, 2009

CLEPA (the European umbrella membership organization representing the interests of the global automotive supply industry) and EUCAR (the European Council for Automotive R&D from the major European passenger car and commercial vehicle manufacturers) jointly prepared the document. Funding will be spread over four years. €1

Green Cars 150

Green Cars Green Industry Industrial 150

Green Car Congress

JUNE 27, 2013

The auto industry had criticized the 95% requirement as unattainable, noted the Methanol Institute, which came out strongly in support of the new bill. The 50% level is a significant reduction from prior legislation introduced that would have required 95% of new automobiles eventually be able to operate on non-petroleum fuels.

Automobile 207

Automobile Standards Fuel Guam 207

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Automotive and industrial supplier Schaeffler has opened a new production facility at its Szombathely location in the west of Hungary. It is also extremely energy efficient, featuring heat pumps, a smart heating and cooling system, and a smart LED lighting system. million between 2026 and 2029.

Hungary 221

Hungary Motoring Motor Motors 221

Green Car Congress

JUNE 29, 2021

liter 4-cylinder 48-volt light commercial vehicle in challenging real-world conditions. When Tula’s software strategies were implemented, an additional 11% of CO2 was eliminated compared to industry-leading hybrid powertrains. The CO 2 reduction can be achieved at a cost of only €200 ($235 USD) per vehicle.

Diesel 186

Diesel CO2 Emissions Hybrid 186

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 21, 2009

Utility Fleets : Utilities pledge to develop new sustainable fleet acquisition and operations plans, helping drive development and significant deployment of electric transportation solutions in light-, medium- and heavy-duty utility applications.

Transportation 210

Transportation Fuel Plug-in Electric 210

Green Car Congress

APRIL 3, 2014

The US auto industry has evolved since the ATVM Program was established and today we are presented with an opportunity to hit the accelerator on US auto manufacturing growth. The LPO made a total of 5 awards; the other four were: $529 million to Fisker (discontinued). 5.907 billion to Ford (closed). —Secretary Moniz.

Manufacturer 199

Manufacturer Vehicles Fisker Auto Industry 199

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.

Maryland 207

Maryland Purchase Auto Land Rover 207