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Honda secures auto industry’s largest renewable energy purchase; 60% reduction in CO2 from N.A. manufacturing operations

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Seeking to slash CO 2 emissions from its North American manufacturing operations, Honda has entered into long-term virtual power purchase agreements (VPPAs) for renewable wind and solar power that will cover more than 60% of the electricity that Honda uses in North America. will deliver to the grid by the end of 2020.

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Pike forecasts $1.4B market for EV telematics by 2017

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The report segments telematics systems for PEVs into two varieties: basic telematics provide simple data connections for emergency services, charging equipment locations, and diagnostics/vehicle monitoring; connected vehicle telematics provide live traffic, weather, streaming content, and cloud computing-based applications.

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Ford and New York Power Authority Team on EVs

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Ford and NYPA will work together to develop consumer outreach and education programs on electric vehicles as well as share information on charging needs and requirements to ensure the electrical grid can support the necessary demand. Ford’s new electrified vehicle models will certainly contribute to the efforts.

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Euro manufacturers agree standard for electric cars

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A joint specification for electric cars to connect to the grid has been agreed by the European vehicle manufacturers. Tags: Electric cars ACEA charge grid joint specification standard.

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Editorial: Why Are People Worried About Automotive 'Kill Switch' Mandates?

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Usually referenced as a “kill switch,” the device is supposed to be required on every new automobile manufactured after 2025. Hackers have already proven older vehicles that offer less connectivity are vulnerable to remote attacks. This year has seen a surge of panicked reports discussing how the U.S.

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European Auto Manufacturers Agree on First Phase of Specifications to Connect Plug-ins to the Grid

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The European automobile manufacturers have agreed to a first phase of joint specifications to connect electrically chargeable vehicles to the electricity grid in a safe and user-friendly way. No restrictions on type of vehicle inlet as vehicles with different types are already on the market or in a late development phase.

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European automakers define recommendations to standardize charging of plug-in vehicles; 2017 for harmonized application

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The European automobile manufacturers, though ACEA, the automobile manufacturers’ trade association, have defined a comprehensive set of recommendations to standardize the charging of electrically-chargeable vehicles. differences between grids and electricity power on the grids). Source: ACEA.

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