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ACEA study finds 100-fold increase in zero-emission trucks needed in EU fleet in 10 years to meet goals

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A new study by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) has found that there are currently 6.2 European truck manufacturers are committed to bringing zero-emission trucks to the market, and will be rapidly increasing their range of zero-emission vehicle offerings over the next few years.

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Fraunhofer, KIT study finds CO2 mitigation potential of higher-range PHEVs greater than expected

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The team found that, contrary to common belief, a PHEV with about 60  km (37 miles) of real-world range currently electrifies as many annual vehicles kilometers as a BEV, despite having a much smaller battery. Also shown are the annual electrified VKT by BEV and PHEV with typical ranges as shaded areas under the curve. Plötz et al.

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Québec moves forward with a zero-emission vehicle standard

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Every sale or lease of a ZEV recognized by the Minister will earn the manufacturer a number of credits based on the vehicle’s electric range. The greater the range, the greater the number of credits earned by the manufacturer, which in turn will reduce the number of ZEV sales the manufacturer will need to reach its target.

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GM commits to 100% renewable energy by 2050

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This new renewable energy goal, along with the pursuit of electrified vehicles and efficient manufacturing, is part of the company’s overall approach to strengthening its business, improving communities and addressing climate change. Tata Motors.

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EPA and NHTSA Issue Notice of Intent to Develop New Greenhouse Gas and Fuel Economy Standards for Light-Duty Vehicle Model Years 2017-2025; Proposal Expected by 30 Sep 2011

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The 2025 targets analyzed thus range from 190 g/mi (equivalent to 47 mpg under test) under the 3% per year reduction scenario to 143 g/mi (equivalent to 62 mpg under test) under the 6% per year scenario. In the TAR, the three agencies evaluated scenarios representing 3%, 4%, 5%, and 6% annual decreases in. Earlier post.).

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Why Hybrids are gaining momentum amid EV frenzy | Autocar Professional

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Hybrids which are seen as a strong alternative to diesel not only give a higher fuel efficiency than petrol, but also give the experience of an EV — without any anxiety of range, given the penetration of charging infrastructure. The reason for this is a lack of charging infrastructure and lower price premium over an EV.

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EC proposes 95 grams CO2/km target for new cars by 2020, 147 grams for light vans; super credits for cars below 35g

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The regulations maintain the current use of vehicle mass; although the Commission assessed a wide range of other possible bases for the future regulations, it found all of these parameters except using the area of the vehicle (footprint) to be undesirable.

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