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Honda targeting 100% BEV & FCEV sales in N America by 2040; new e:Architecture EVs coming in second half of this decade

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As the first of the 10 models, the mass-production model based on the Honda SUV e:prototype is scheduled to go on sale in spring 2022. For the procurement of batteries, Honda will strive to realize a “local production and local procurement” approach in Japan, which also will contribute to the growth of domestic industries in Japan.

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Daimler buys out Evonik from Li-Tec and Deutsche ACCUmotive Li-ion companies; Daimler sole owner

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Li-Tec currently targets automotive, stationary and grid applications of its cells. Deutsche ACCUmotive, established in April 2009 as a joint venture, made Daimler one of the few automobile manufacturers to develop batteries for automotive applications and also to produce them in Germany starting in 2012.

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Mercedes-Benz extends autonomous vehicle testing in California to Concord Naval Weapons Station

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As one of the first automobile manufacturers permitted to do so, Mercedes-Benz has been testing autonomously driven automobiles on public roads in California since September. The focus of research nevertheless continues to lie on the tests undertaken in a real-life environment, Gern emphasized. Earlier post.).

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NEMA participates in ANSI Electric Vehicle Standards Panel

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Other organizations and institutions involved with the panel include the US Department of Energy, the Government Services Administration (GSA), the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), Underwriters Laboratories (UL), and several domestic and international automobile manufacturers.

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Pike ranks Volkswagen Group as the global leader in clean diesel vehicles

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Pike Pulse Grid for clean diesels. million diesel passenger cars sold in 2011, according to the European Automobile Manufacturers Association. Click to enlarge. The company has long. been a leader in selling diesel vehicles and is making a strong push for emerging clean diesel markets, Pike notes. Fiat-Chrysler. Mitsubishi.

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Audi opens power-to-gas facility in Werlte/Emsland; e-gas from water, green electricity and CO2

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Audi has opened its e-gas plant in Werlte, making it the first automobile manufacturer to develop a chain of sustainable energy carriers. Water and oxygen are the only by-products. The efficient use of energy flows is the top priority in the production sequence of the plant. Audi’s e-gas plant. Click to enlarge.

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National Academies issues interim report on overcoming barriers to PEV deployment

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The interim report considers PEV manufacturers, dealers and customers; the charging infrastructure; and the electric grid. Findings and possible Federal roles for overcoming the barriers include: Manufacturers, dealers and customers. The electric grid.

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