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Thomson Reuters analysis finds automotive new propulsion technology patent activities surge 6-fold in 5 years

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Patent data from 2009 through July 2014 show that activity in propulsion technology grew from fewer than 2,000 patents to nearly 12,000: more than any other technology area in the automotive industry. miles per gallon – and the industry is working diligently to comply. Engines Fuel Efficiency Market Background Vehicle Manufacturers'

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German OEMs to upgrade emissions control on 5.3M Euro 5 and 6 diesels, contribute to €500M Sustainable Mobility fund

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million currently approved Euro 5 and 6 diesels in the country, according to the outcome of the “National Diesel Forum” held in Berlin today between the automotive industry and the German Federal and state governments. The KBA will also carry out its sampling controls on vehicles for which other authorities have granted the type approval.

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Two largest US automotive trade associations merge: Alliance for Automotive Innovation

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Global Automakers and The Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers—the two largest automotive industry trade associations in the US—merged to form a new association leveraging the expansive history of both organizations while creating a single, unified industry voice. —John Bozzella.

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Why are some EV chargers more expensive than others?

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Recently, the automobile industry has developed quickly. The automobile industry is investing in protecting the environment. The automobile industry is investing in protecting the environment. It supports organisations through grants and finances via OZEV or EVHS funding.

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GM Says Chevrolet Volt Won't 'Pay the Rent' | Autopia from Wired.com

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Why grant them the privledge to spend our money in the first place? The fact that no journalists do their research to bring up all those connections is sad, sad. The big deal was that the oil industry saw real competition and persuaded GM to abandon the project and crush them all like cans. Call it the EV2?

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