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NJ initiating process to adopt California Advanced Clean Cars II

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If adopted, the ACC II regulation would require automobile manufacturers to increase their zero-emission sales of light-duty vehicles to 100% by 2035. Washington, Oregon, Vermont, Massachusetts, and New York adopted the ACC II regulations in 2022.

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BMW AG takes 15.16% stake in SGL Carbon SE

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percent stake in SGL Carbon SE, reflecting its strengthening of focus on lightweight construction and the use of carbon fibre reinforced plastics (CFRP) in automobile manufacture. SGL Automotive Carbon Fibers has built a carbon fiber manufacturing plant together in Moses Lake in Washington State in theUS.

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US Department of Transportation proposes ‘distraction’ guidelines for automakers for in-vehicle electronic devices

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The US Department of Transportation (DOT) has proposed guidelines to encourage automobile manufacturers to limit the distraction risk for in-vehicle electronic devices. The hearings will take place in March and will be held in Los Angeles, Chicago, and Washington D.C. Risk odds ratios above 1.00 ratios below 1.00 Source: NHTSA.

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National Academies issues interim report on overcoming barriers to PEV deployment

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It also considered barriers that automobile manufacturers and dealerships face in promoting the adoption of PEVs. However, sales of PEVs must increase to justify further investment by automobile manufacturers to diversify the products offered. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press, 2013.

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

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved waivers for selling fuel containing up to 15% ethanol (E15) in model year 2001 and newer light-duty vehicles. Automobile manufacturers developed a candidate list of vehicles for testing. A different use for ethanol: High Octane Fuels. Earlier post.).

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BMW unveils the production i3 in New York, London and Beijing; efficiency, dynamics and a supporting ecosystem of services

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The use of lightweight, durable and crash-safe CFRP on this scale is unique in volume car production, BMW emphasized, underscoring its commitment to developing the material as an advanced, light-weight option for vehicles. (At The SGL carbon fiber plant at Moses Lake, Washington, uses 100% hydropower.

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