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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 bill also includes a reporting requirement for State agencies that purchase vehicles.

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Motor vehicle taxation brings in €440.4B for governments in major European markets

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New data shows that motor vehicles generate more than €440 billion in taxation per year for national governments in the major EU markets plus the UK, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) reports. This just goes to show the sheer scale of the importance of the automobile industry to Europe.

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Xpeng CEO welcomes Tesla Full Self-Driving (FSD) to China

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Tesla also cleared data security and processing requirements in China, as per the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers. ” As noted in a CNEV Post report, however, industry watchers have observed that Tesla’s FSD purchase page in China has received a rather subtle update.

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Volvo Cars and Geely Auto to deepen collaboration; new combined powertrain company

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Following a detailed review of combination options, Volvo Cars and Geely Auto have concluded they can secure new growth opportunities in their respective markets and meet evolving industry challenges through deeper cooperation, while preserving their existing separate corporate structures. Companies to retain independent corporate structures.

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China's NEV sales up 24% MoM to 653,000 in Mar, CAAM data show

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percent from February, according to data released today by the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM). China's new energy vehicle (NEV) sales in March were 653,000 units, up 34.8 percent year-on-year and up 24.4 Production of all vehicles in China was 2,584,000 units in March, up 15.3 percent year-on-year and 27.2

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Fuel Systems Solutions to Acquire Certain FuelMaker Assets and Purchase Orders

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As part of the purchase agreements, Fuel Systems Solutions has agreed to fulfill certain FuelMaker service obligations and has assumed certain outstanding purchase orders. Fuel Systems Solutions is a designer, manufacturer and supplier of alternative fuel components and systems for use in transportation and industrial applications.

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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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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. Honda further commits to supplying its operations with 100% renewable energy and has begun taking steps to achieving this goal.

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