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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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Tata Motors commits almost $50M to UK National Automotive Innovation Campus

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Tata Motors Limited, India’s largest automobile manufacturer, has confirmed its long term commitment to advanced research and development in the UK through the participation of its subsidiary, Tata Motors European Technical Centre (TMETC), in the UK’s National Automotive Innovation Campus (NAIC). Earlier post.). billion in 2012-13.

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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. These vehicles are at the dealerships and on the roads, but this is just the beginning.

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Auto Industry and Utilities Urge President Obama to Create to National Electric Fuel Task Force to Accelerate Plug-in Adoption

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Organizations representing auto manufacturers, electric utilities and the electric drive industry are calling on President Obama to establish a new National Electric Fuel Task Force to help accelerate the adoption of plug-in electric vehicles and the necessary infrastructure. Under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, $2.4

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European automakers and fuel suppliers argue for diesel as they call on policy makers to accelerate fleet renewal

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The very latest generation of diesel technology combines clean diesel fuel, advanced engines and effective emissions control mechanisms. FuelsEurope’s 42 members account for almost 100% of petroleum fuels refining and more than 75% of motor fuel retail sales in Europe. —from the joint letter.

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Schaeffler highlights latest version of UniAir electrohydraulic valve control at Vienna

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This technology makes it possible to achieve significant reductions in fuel consumption and emissions, as well as a significant improvement in torque curves. With the Jaguar Land Rover Ingenium gasoline engine, we have successfully completed the first stage on the way back to producing our engines in-house.

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Diesel market share in Europe drops below 50%; offset by increased gasoline engine sales; implications for climate targets

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of new car registrations in the first half of 2017, according to the European Association of Automobile Manufacturers (ACEA). One will provide the traditional benefits of efficiency and fuel economy, as in the current offer. Diesel’s market share in the EU-15 fell from 50.2%

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