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European truck manufacturers call for action to prevent aftermarket manipulation of NOx emissions controls

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In the wake of a report by the German television station ZDF identifying widespread aftermarket manipulation of NO x emissions control technologies on trucks, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) is calling for government action to preclude such manipulation.

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Bain: Germany’s goal of 1M electric cars by 2020 is unattainable; fewer than 50,000 units on road by end of this year

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Tax incentives, special depreciation allowances for electrically powered service vehicles and incentives for private customers of up to €5,000 (US$5,450) per vehicle are currently discussed politically, but the funding remains unclear. The more than 50% decrease in Li-ion costs in the coming years will fuel structural change, Bain said.

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Perspective: US Needs to Transition to Hydrous Ethanol as the Primary Renewable Transportation Fuel

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The oil price shocks of the 1970s led the Brazilian government to address the strain high prices were placing on its fragile economy. The government assisted the shift by giving sugar companies subsidized loans to build ethanol plants, as well as guaranteeing prices for their ethanol products. Donovan, CEO Renergie, Inc.

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Mitsubishi to begin offering customers test drives of North American spec i-MiEV in November

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Mitsubishi is positioning the North American i-MiEV electric vehicle as the most affordably-priced mass-produced EV available in the US. To exhaust the conditioned air that circulates around the battery pack. Redirecting heated/cooled air from the passenger compartment to the battery pack. Floor duct. Battery ventilation fan.

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