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China to allow extended sales periods for ICE models based on existing emissions standard, report says

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Price war has been the most talked about topic in China's auto industry this month, and the imminent implementation of a new emissions standard is seen as a major factor. The standard is being implemented in two phases, with the 6a standard already taking effect on July 1, 2020, and the 6b standard coming into effect on July 1, 2023.

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European automakers request 6-month postponement of new Euro standards due to COVID-19

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up of stocks at manufacturers, importers and dealers. These vehicles meet current emission standards but not the new standards that will enter into force in the coming months. the shutdown of production and sales imposed by Member States to fight COVID?19 19 has caused a significant build?up

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Euro 6 regs in full effect; ACEA launches clean diesel campaign in support of technology-neutral policies

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Since 1992, the EU has introduced increasingly stricter limits on vehicle emissions through a series of Euro standards. The latest and most stringent of these standards is Euro 6. New car models have complied with Euro 6 since September 2014, and as of today all new cars sold must meet this standard. Click to enlarge.

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Auto Alliance pushing for passage of Maryland SB 1234 that would require state purchase of ZEVs; 50% of LDVs by 2026

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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. The ZEV mandate is a consumption mandate—i.e.,

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Blink and Hubject form partnership increasing access to EV charging networks in the US

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The partnership between Blink and Hubject, which will become operational in early 2019, will provide new opportunities for Blink and auto dealers by providing enhanced access for Blink to car buyers at the point of sale. We exist to enhance the EV customer experience by streamlining EV charging for drivers.

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China realizes charging piles, complete vehicles and accessories to go overseas

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Moreover, the Russian Ministry of Industry and Trade has revised the requirements for fast charging facilities for electric vehicles, stipulating that the Chinese standard GB/T is mandatory, while European standards and Japanese standards are optional. Cross-border e-commerce shines in the European market.

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8-state alliance releases action plan to put 3.3M ZEVs on their roads by 2025

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This will include working with the automobile manufacturers and dealers to ensure that all plug-in electric vehicle models are available for sale and aggressively marketed in all MOU states. A key task here is the development of consistent policies, codes and standards to facilitate the deployment of charging stations.

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