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ACEA, Hydrogen Europe and IRU call on EU to ramp up investments in hydrogen refueling infrastructure

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The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA), Hydrogen Europe and the International Road Transport Union (IRU) are jointly calling on European policy makers to ramp up investments in EU-wide hydrogen refueling infrastructure for fuel cell electric vehicles. the Connecting Europe Facility). logistic centers).

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Ford introducing four new SUV models in China; EcoSport with 1.0L EcoBoost engine

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The Ford EcoSport offers the 1.0L Ford is introducing a family of four new global SUVs in China, which the company unveiled at 2012 Auto China in Beijing: the new Ford EcoSport ( earlier post ), offered with the 1.0L These new SUVs are part of Ford’s planned introduction of 15 global vehicles to China by mid-decade.

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Ford and New York Power Authority Team on EVs

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Ford Motor Company and the New York Power Authority (NYPA) are coordinating efforts to help prepare the state of New York for the operation of electric vehicles. Cooperation between Ford and NYPA also involves working with the state and local governments on the most efficient ways to bring EVs to New York.

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New bipartisan bill in US Congress to expand EV and hydrogen fuel cell tax credits

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The legislation is also co-sponsored by US Representatives Don Beyer (VA-08), Earl Blumenauer (OR-03), Brian Higgins (NY-26), Jimmy Gomez (CA-34), Stephanie Murphy (FL-07), Jimmy Panetta (CA-20), Terri Sewell (AL-07), and Tom Suozzi (NY-03). The Driving America Forward Act is supported by 60 organizations, including ABB Inc., ITC Holdings Corp.,

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Study shows nearly half of Europeans text while driving

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In the US, the Department of Transportation (DOT) has proposed guidelines to encourage automobile manufacturers to limit the distraction risk for in-vehicle electronic devices. —Christof Kellerwessel, chief engineer, Electronic and Electrical Systems Engineering, Ford of Europe. Earlier post.).

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BMW problems ‘don’t pressure’ form for 90,000 getting older automobiles over faulty Takata airbags

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Ford Motor Co. The situation brought on the biggest recall in world car historical past, affecting about 34 automobile manufacturers. had been connected to the problem, consistent with the Nationwide Freeway Site visitors Protection Management. and others concerning the Takata Corp.

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Ford Investing $550M to Retool SUV Plant to Produce Focus Small Car and EV

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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. Mark Fields, Ford president of The Americas.

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