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

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Image credit: CnEVPost) The imminent implementation of a new emissions standard in three months is seen as a major factor behind the price war launched by internal combustion engine (ICE) automakers this month. Now, these automakers may be able to get some respite.

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Volkswagen AG timeline on diesel emissions scandal

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Volkswagen said it was making the public announcement to correct the “selective and incomplete publication of documents in the media about the diesel matter and to avoid having partial excerpts of its statement of defense published in the media.”. Internal verification tests were conducted at Volkswagen over the following months.

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European, Japanese and American Heavy-Duty Vehicle and Engine Manufacturers Call for Global Policy Cooperation to Improve Energy Efficiency and Emissions of Road Freight Transport

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It is the seventh year that the chief executives of the global commercial vehicle and engine manufacturers met to address important industry issues on a global level. Reference documents - UNECE regulations for motor vehicles. Tags: Emissions Engines Fuel Efficiency Heavy-duty Hybrids Policy Standards Vehicle Manufacturers.

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IEA technology and policy reports outline paths to halving fuel used for combustion-engined road transport in less than 40 years

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Two new reports—one on technology, the other on policy— released by the International Energy Agency (IEA) outline pathways to improve the fuel efficiency of combustion-engined road vehicles by 50% by the middle of the century, saving as much as four-fifths of current annual global oil consumption. Source: Policy package.

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ABB joins CharIN; taking Combined Charging System to the next level; 150 kW demos, targeting 350 kW

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The system, which is documented within the relevant IEC and ISO standards, is endorsed by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) and its US equivalent, the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE). ABB—based in the Netherlands—is the first non-German member. Earlier post.)

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TÜV SÜD Technical Inspectorate confirms BMW i3 can emit 30-50% less total life cycle greenhouse gases than comparable conventional vehicles

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The 50% reduction compared with conventional automobiles results as soon as the BMW i3 is powered exclusively by energy generated from renewables such as wind or solar power. ISO 14040/14004 are international standards for lifecycle assessment. earlier pos t), but gain their advantage in the use phase.

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CRC study finds that fuel systems in some modern vehicles fail with E15 use

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The screening study documented in that report covered a spectrum of fuel system components exposed to E20; individual components were tested in addition to full fuel systems. Automobile manufacturers developed a candidate list of vehicles for testing.

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