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Mercedes-Benz unveils plug-in hybrid Concept IAA: Intelligent Aerodynamic Automobile; Industry 4.0

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Mercedes-Benz said that the “Concept IAA” exemplifies the fundamental technological changes which are taking place in the automobile industry. The primary driving force behind this process of change is digitization—referred to in a business context as “Industry 4.0”. Earlier post.).

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Delaware adopting California’s ZEV regulations

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In states already in the program, the automobile industry has successfully met the required percentage. Electric vehicles also tend to have lower maintenance costs than gasoline cars, which also reduces ownership costs. Each year, manufacturers must meet a ZEV credit amount that is based on average annual sales.

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European EAGLE project to develop gasoline engine with 50% peak efficiency; Renault to manufacture prototype

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European researchers have launched a new project to obtain a gasoline engine at least 20% more efficient than current engines and adapted for future electrified powertrains. At the present time the maximum efficiency of gasoline engines is around 40%.

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CEO’s Take On 2024: Demand for feature-rich, safe, connected and electric vehicles to drive auto parts industry, says Bosch India chief – ET Auto

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Guruprasad Mudlapur, President- India, Bosch Group, and Managing Director, Bosch Limited Edited excerpts: Q: After two consecutive years of swift growth in the auto component industry’s performance, what is your outlook for 2024? The automotive industry is in transition. Technologies are rapidly evolving in the automotive space.

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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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China’s State Council has published a plan to develop the domestic energy-saving and new energy vehicle industry, which includes battery-electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid vehicles and fuel cell vehicles. 2012 Chinese Auto Industry Development Report. —Energy-saving and new energy vehicle plan. L/100km (40 mpg US) or less.

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Mazda continues supporting algae biofuels research

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Mazda continues to be involved in joint research projects and studies as part of an ongoing industry-academia-government collaboration to promote the wide-spread adoption of biofuels from microalgae growth. liter 180ps Skyactiv-X Spark Controlled Compression Ignition (SPCCI) gasoline engine. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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Visitor remark: In race to shed emissions, all optic on ESG requirements

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Occasion a sweeping, industry-specific cut-off date to satisfy emissions requirements does now not exist, automakers have a modest pace to develop environmental, social and governance, or ESG, requirements into the price of doing trade — however now not a lot. of greenhouse gasoline emissions within the U.S., inside of 10 years.