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How many vehicles can the earth sustain?

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One of the hallmarks of the good life in developed countries is the freedom to move about as we choose in personal vehicles. Consequently, demand for personal vehicles has recently skyrocketed and this trend is likely to continue in the near future. ? In the United States , there is currently a vehicle for every 1.2

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Musk’s big win in China: Tesla clears data security, full self driving hurdles for locally-made cars – ET Auto

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This is according to the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers. Meanwhile, Reuters reported citing sources that Baidu, a prominent Chinese internet search company, has reportedly struck a deal with Tesla, allowing the car manufacturer access to its mapping license for gathering data on public roads in China.

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EPA Trends on EVs and PHEVs; beginning of a “measurable and meaningful impact” on new vehicle fuel economy and emissions

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The EPA report is an authoritative reference for CO 2 emissions, fuel economy, and powertrain technology trends for new personal vehicles in the United States. EPA obtains the detailed data supporting the report directly from automobile manufacturers; the agency has been collecting and maintaining these data since 1975.

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Volkswagen AG timeline on diesel emissions scandal

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The starting point of the diesel matter was, Volkswagen said, its strategic decision in 2005 to start a major diesel campaign in the United States and to facilitate a breakthrough for this technology which at the time was already very popular in Europe. Timeline and events. The lawsuit.

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EPA annual trends report finds new vehicle fuel economy at record 24.1 mpg; new powertrain technologies rapidly gaining share

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EPA released the latest edition of its annual report on trends in CO 2 emissions, fuel economy and powertrain technology for new personal vehicles in the US. The EPA report is the authoritative reference for carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) emissions, fuel economy, and powertrain technology trends for new personal vehicles in the United States.

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Waxman/Markey Bill Accelerates Infrastructure and Build-out for Plug-Ins, Calls for Harmonization of Motor Vehicle GHG Standards; 3% of Emissions Allowances for Cap-and-Trade Go to Auto Industry

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These applications may be jointly sponsored by electric utilities, automobile manufacturers, technology providers, car sharing companies or organizations, or 2 other persons or entities. To investigate differences in each region and regulatory environment regarding best practices in implementing vehicle electrification.

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Two largest US automotive trade associations merge: Alliance for Automotive Innovation

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Global Automakers and The Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers—the two largest automotive industry trade associations in the US—merged to form a new association leveraging the expansive history of both organizations while creating a single, unified industry voice. —John Bozzella.

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