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Industry study finds lead-acid to remain most wide-spread automotive energy storage for foreseeable future; new chemistries continue to grow

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In order to optimise fuel efficiency improvements in each vehicle type, automobile manufacturers need the flexibility to choose the most appropriate batteries from a technical and economic perspective. In these applications, they are currently the only technology available for the mass-market. Nickel-metal hydride batteries.

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Volkswagen AG timeline on diesel emissions scandal

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This modification could be implemented with relatively small changes and within the budget that was available for the development of the engine management software and without the need to involve superior levels. Internal verification tests were conducted at Volkswagen over the following months.

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Mercedes-Benz presents autonomous Future Truck 2025 research vehicle; “Highway Pilot”

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Mercedes-Benz will unveil the complete study of the Future Truck 2025 at the International Commercial Vehicle Show (IAA) in September. The radar sensor is the basis for the Proximity Control Assist and Emergency Braking Assist already available today. The Future Truck 2025 with “Highway Pilot” is based on the Mercedes-Benz Actros 1845.

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House Chairmen Waxman, Markey Release Draft of Energy and Climate Legislation; Among the Many Provisions Are Cap-and-Trade, Harmonization of CAFE and California Vehicle Regulations, and Low Carbon Fuel Standard

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The global warming provisions in the discussion draft are modeled closely on the recommendations of the US Climate Action Partnership (USCAP), a coalition of electric utilities, oil companies, chemical companies, automobile manufacturers, other manufacturers and energy companies, and environmental organizations.

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Perspective: US Needs to Transition to Hydrous Ethanol as the Primary Renewable Transportation Fuel

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Under the Proalcool Program, sugar companies were ordered to increase production and the state-run oil company, Petrobras, was required to make álcool (ethanol) available at its fuel stations. Named flex-fuel vehicles (FFVs), these automobiles run on gasoline, ethanol, or any blend of the two. 40 CFR § 80.27 Pursuant to 40 CFR § 80.27(a)(2):

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BMW unveils the production i3 in New York, London and Beijing; efficiency, dynamics and a supporting ecosystem of services

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The electric motor, power electronics and high-voltage Li-ion battery pack (except from the component cells, which are sourced externally) were developed internally by the BMW Group under its eDrive program. The BMW i3 uses the BMW eDrive rear-wheel drive powertrain previously found on the BMW ActiveE (but the i3 is significantly lighter).

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