Green Car Congress

AUGUST 31, 2017

A Global Technical Regulation (GTR) on WLTP was developed and finally adopted by UNECE’s World Forum for Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations in March 2014, at the request of policy makers, the automobile industry and consumers. However, GTRs require incorporation into national or regional legal frameworks before they can be applied.

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Emissions Pollution Legal Automobile 170

Green Car Congress

JUNE 15, 2013

The regulations for plants that are already in operation, however, would remain unchanged to guarantee investment security and legal certainty. The government also is maintaining its target of cutting GHG emissions by 40% by 2020 (compared with 1990 levels) and by 80% by 2050. However, the financial cost of the shift is causing concern.

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Germany Energy Renewable Grid 239

Green Car Congress

JUNE 12, 2015

—Rupert Stadler, Audi CEO, at the International Vienna Motor Symposium in 2014. In June 2013, Audi commissioned a power-to-gas facility in the north German town of Werlte, thus becoming the first automobile manufacturer to develop a chain of sustainable energy sources. Audi e-gas. Earlier post.) Earlier post.)

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Audi Renewable Fuel Carbon 150

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 11, 2010

Unlike internal combustion engines, electric motors yield their maximum torque at extremely low rpms, practically from the starting position. The German Automobile Industry Association is working together with automotive manufacturers on uniform cell standards, Audi said. Six integrated sensors monitor the heat build-up.

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