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China publishes plan to boost fuel-efficient and new energy vehicles and domestic auto industry; targeting 500K PHEVs and EVs in 2015, rising to 2M by 2020

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This progress includes advanced internal combustion engines; efficient transmissions; lightweight materials; and hybrid and other energy-saving technologies. Natural gas and other alternative fuel vehicle technology is basically mature, the government said, and is headed toward initial industrialization.

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Disruptive tech, sustainability agenda driving India’s auto INC | Autocar Professional

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With a mature manufacturing ecosystem, India is poised to contribute to global sustainable mobility solutions, fostering both domestic and international growth in the auto industry. The auto industry is making strides to replace the traditional sources of fuel with the carbon-free fuel.

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IHS Markit: US gasoline demand could be cut almost in half due to COVID-19

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A sudden drop in miles traveled by car in the US triggered by wide-spread social isolation measures will have immediate ramifications for gasoline demand. Europe autos demand for 2020 is set at 15.6 IHS Markit forecasts 2020 US auto sales to be 14.4 A faltering global auto market will have a big hit on sales of EVs.

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Toyota to receive $853 million subsidy to expand local battery production

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Toyota plans to produce low-cost battery cells with 621 miles of cruising range before 2030. The Japanese automaker aims to eventually make cells providing over 700 miles of range. 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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Testimony: Why I like my electric vehicle

Electric Auto Association

Submitted to the Ohio Senate Energy and Public Utilities Committee in support of Senate Bill 307: Accelerating Ohio's Auto Industry By Tim Benford, president of Drive Electric Dayton. My EV battery is warrantied for a minimum of 100K miles and eight years.

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EVs Aren’t Good at Towing. What’s the Solution?

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Their design (except for the Ford Lightning and other electric truck competitors) isn’t conducive to carrying a gooseneck trailer on the highway for 100 miles. Internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles lose efficiency when they tow by getting fewer miles per gallon (mpg), but the loss is worse for EVs. What’s the Solution?

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Audi receives first autonomous driving permit issued by the State of California

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Audi has conducted research over tens of thousands of miles in Europe and various US states, where such testing is permitted. mile route of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb race in Colorado in 27 minutes without a human in the car.

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