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FEBRUARY 16, 2023

If adopted, the ACC II regulation would require automobile manufacturers to increase their zero-emission sales of light-duty vehicles to 100% by 2035. Washington, Oregon, Vermont, Massachusetts, and New York adopted the ACC II regulations in 2022.

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APRIL 21, 2021

SVOLT Energy Technology, a global advanced technology company and spin-off of Chinese automobile manufacturer Great Wall Motors, is the first to begin commercialization of lithium-ion batteries (LIB) utilizing metallic thin-film separator technology from Soteria Battery Innovation Group (BIG).

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AUGUST 20, 2020

While California is challenging the Federal government in court to overturn the revocation of California’s waiver enabling the state to issue greenhouse gas restrictions on light-duty vehicles, it has finalized with six participating automakers individual bilateral agreements based upon a Framework unveiled last year.

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DECEMBER 11, 2018

Weighing in at only 83 kg, the compact and light-weight system achieves a power output of 150 kW and a maximum torque output of 3,900 N·m. Although the traction motor system will be launched in the Chinese market first, Nidec plans to make the product available to European automobile manufacturers as well in the near future.

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NOVEMBER 5, 2014

Ninety-nine percent of used lead-based automotive batteries in the EU available for collection are recycled, making them one of the most recycled consumer products, according to a new report by consultancy IHS. In all cases they are then sent on to collection points.

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NOVEMBER 11, 2009

SAE International is creating a new Vehicle Battery Standards Committee which will serve as a center for standardization to support the ongoing development of new and advanced battery technologies. The Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers fully supports the creation by SAE of a new Vehicle Battery Standards Committee.

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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. These vehicles are at the dealerships and on the roads, but this is just the beginning. —Auto Alliance.

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MAY 28, 2014

Overview of the three vehicle classes identified in the study, and their corresponding battery technologies. Their low cost and ability to start the engine at cold temperatures sets them apart in conventional and basic micro-hybrid vehicles, and as auxiliary batteries in all other automotive applications, according to the report.

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JULY 20, 2010

Organizations representing auto manufacturers, electric utilities and the electric drive industry are calling on President Obama to establish a new National Electric Fuel Task Force to help accelerate the adoption of plug-in electric vehicles and the necessary infrastructure. Tags: Electric (Battery) Plug-ins Policy.

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DECEMBER 22, 2009

China BAK Battery, Inc., one of the largest lithium-ion battery cell manufacturers as measured by production output, has begun to execute a contract with Jilin Hi-tech Electric Vehicle Co., Ltd, an affiliated company of First Automobile Group Co., China BAK Battery, Inc., Earlier post.). Earlier post ).

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OCTOBER 11, 2014

EPA obtains the detailed data supporting the report directly from automobile manufacturers; the agency has been collecting and maintaining these data since 1975. In this tally, the BMW i3 counts as an EV in its battery-only configuration and as a PHEV when equipped with a range extender.) —EPA 2014 Trends report.

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JUNE 14, 2018

In addition to the responsibility for the new engine family, the engineering team in Rüsselsheim also leads the development of light commercial vehicles (LCVs) for the entire group. The platform is therefore the decisive factor for cost-efficient automobile manufacturing and represents 60% of the material costs.

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APRIL 14, 2016

(BAIC BJEV), a subsidiary of BAIC, signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Dresden University of Technology (TUD) to create the Sino-German Automotive Light Weighting Technology Joint R&D Center. The two also entered into a letter of intent on the establishment of Sino-German Automotive Light Weighting Technology Engineering Center Co.,

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AUGUST 29, 2017

It will draw on the global leadership on EV technologies and cost-effective car design experience from the Alliance, and the competitive manufacturing costs from Dongfeng. We expect to meet the transformation trend of the market in China; where cars are becoming light, electric, intelligent, interconnected and shared.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2017

The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) has published new data demonstrating the correlation between the market uptake of electrically-chargeable vehicles (ECVs) and both GDP and customer incentives. By contrast, almost half of all EU member states have an ECV market share of 0.5% —Erik Jonnaert.

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FEBRUARY 24, 2016

At a press event in Tokyo to lay out his future vision and direction for the company, Honda Motor President & CEO Takahiro Hachigo said that the company will strive to make two-thirds of its overall unit sales from plug-in hybrid/hybrid vehicles and zero-emissions vehicles such as fuel cell vehicles and battery EVs by around 2030.

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OCTOBER 29, 2016

Automakers that sell or lease a yearly average of more than 4,500 new vehicles (all light models combined) will be subject to the ZEV standard. The bill gives the Government of Québec the powers it needs to require car manufacturers to sell a minimum of zero-emission vehicles through a tradable credit system.

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OCTOBER 10, 2014

The detailed data supporting the report were obtained directly from automobile manufacturers. The final MY 2013 adjusted, real world CO 2 emissions rate for all light-duty gasoline and diesel-fueled vehicles is 369 g/m—a 7 g/mi decrease relative to MY 2012. Light truck market share. Source: EPA. Click to enlarge.

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OCTOBER 1, 2010

The US Department of Transportation’s (DOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a Notice of Intent (NOI) to begin developing new standards for greenhouse gases and fuel economy for light-duty vehicles for the 2017-2025 model years. A common theme across the.

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MAY 18, 2009

The US auto industry, via the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers, is lining up to support a new national, harmonized program to reduce carbon emissions and fuel consumption that President Obama will announce on Tuesday, 19 May. —Dave McCurdy, president and CEO, Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers. Earlier post.).

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JULY 20, 2015

China Zhongwang Holdings Limited, the second largest industrial aluminum extrusion product developer and manufacturer in the world and the biggest one in Asia, has successfully designed, manufactured and developed all-aluminum new energy electric buses for Brilliance Bus (Dalian) Company Limited. Brilliance Bus (Dalian) Co.,

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DECEMBER 19, 2011

Cumulative light-duty PEV deployments by segment, world markets: 2011-2017. The hardware manufacturers are experiencing a bit of a culture shock, as automotive development generally targets an 8 to 10-year lifespan, compared to a 2 to 3-year lifespan for other wireless devices. Source: Pike Research. Click to enlarge.

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MAY 22, 2013

The interim report considers PEV manufacturers, dealers and customers; the charging infrastructure; and the electric grid. Findings and possible Federal roles for overcoming the barriers include: Manufacturers, dealers and customers. Dealerships are independent franchises that are not owned or operated by the automobile manufacturers.

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JUNE 4, 2010

Various combinations of commercially available technologies could greatly reduce fuel consumption in passenger cars, sport-utility vehicles, minivans, and other light-duty vehicles over the next 15 years without compromising vehicle performance or safety, according to a new report by the National Research Council.

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MAY 12, 2023

Flash Drive: 2023 VinFast VF 8 The First Car Vietnamese Car Comes To North America When Vietnam’s largest company, the VinGroup, announced in 2017 they were entering the automobile manufacturing business, it probably didn’t get too much notice. seconds: 0-60 mph 191 mile driving range. ( VinFast offers charging options.

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MAY 29, 2014

Eight partnering states released their Multi-State ZEV Action Plan as the first promised milestone for the bi-coastal collaboration to pave the way for increasingly large numbers of zero emission vehicles: plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), battery electric vehicles (BEVs), and hydrogen-powered fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs).

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MAY 6, 2009

Ford Motor Company is investing $550 million to transform its Michigan Assembly Plant into a flexible manufacturing complex that will build Ford’s next-generation Focus global small car along with a new battery-electric version of the Focus for the North American market. Earlier post.)

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JANUARY 22, 2010

US-based electric vehicle provider ZAP and China auto manufacturer Zhejiang Jonway Automobile Co. Jonway currently manufactures several thousand units per month of its A380 compact SUV in 3- and 5-door models and is expanding its product line with new model sedans and other automobiles. The Jonway A380. Click to enlarge.

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JULY 18, 2023

In this article, we will explore the electric vehicle motor manufacturers in India and the details of the industry that is spearheading the transition to sustainable mobility. List of Electric Vehicle Motor Manufacturers in India Let’s look into the list of a few major electric vehicle motor manufacturers in India.

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JULY 1, 2009

While full electric powertrains (battery and fuel cell) will at some point become pervasive in light-duty vehicles, the dominance of the internal-combustion engine will remain unchallenged over the next twenty years, according to Robert Bosch GmbH executives at their annual International Automotive Press Briefing in Boxberg, Germany.

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JANUARY 27, 2014

a high proportion of the energy released when the vehicle decelerates can be recovered and fed back into the battery. The electric drive assists the internal combustion engine by providing additional torque, e.g. when moving off from the traffic lights—i.e.,

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APRIL 1, 2009

The bill also directs the President to work with the relevant Federal agencies and California to harmonize, to the maximum extent possible, the federal fuel economy standards, any emission standards promulgated by EPA, and the California standards for light-duty vehicles. Manufactured Homes. light duty vehicles—e.g.,

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Green Cars News

OCTOBER 20, 2009

Throw in the on-going global financial crisis and it’s no surprise that some members of the Japanese Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA) had considered scrapping this year’s Tokyo Motor Show altogether. It is a little bit longer than the Smart ForTwo and carries a lithium-ion battery pack.

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JULY 30, 2013

In a simultaneous—and video linked—unveil in New York, London and Beijing, BMW introduced the production version of its i3 battery-electric vehicle on Monday. The production version of the i3. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.) A robust thermoplastic outer skin is attached onto this compartment, allowing extensive freedom in design.

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NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Lithium nickel-manganese-cobalt (NMC) battery. Lithium-ion phosphate battery (LFP). NMC battery. NMC battery. As with all battery electric vehicles, expect three plug-in options plus regenerative braking to fill the battery. Style right down to the tail lights. Dual motor, 550 horsepower (est.

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OCTOBER 9, 2023

The Race Among The Automobile Manufacturers The internal combustion engine (ICE) has powered our cars for over a century and is being gradually replaced by electric vehicles (EVs). To win the EV race, an auto manufacturer must be firmly committed to sustainability. in 2020 and the trend is not going down.

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JUNE 16, 2011

To address this request, the NRC formed the Committee on the Assessment of Technologies for Improving Light-Duty Vehicle Fuel Economy. Spark-ignition (SI) engines will continue to be the primary source of propulsion for light-duty vehicles in the United States over the time frame of the report (next 15 years).

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