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StreetScooter to form JV with Chery for electric light utility vehicles

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StreetScooter GmbH, a subsidiary of Deutsche Post and market leader for electric light commercial vehicles (eLCV), has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Chinese automobile manufacturer Chery Holding Group (Chery) establishing a joint venture between the two companies. Total investment could be up to €500 million.

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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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With alternative fuel vehicles now approaching 1% of new vehicle production, however, they are in fact beginning to have a “ measurable and meaningful impact ” on overall new vehicle fuel economy and CO 2 emissions. In the analysis, EPA uses overall fuel economy in mpg equivalent (mpge) and tailpipe CO 2 emission values.

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How Connected & Automated Mobility Increases Road Safety & Boosts The Economy?

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According to US software company Salesforce, 95% of all new automobiles sold will be connected vehicles, and vehicles will become more and more software-driven by 2030. In a similar vein, fleet managers may oversee charging plans, keep an eye on EVs in real-time, and plan routes that maximize efficiency and profit.

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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. Fuel economy has now increased in eight of the last nine years; average carbon dioxide emissions are also at a record low of 369 g/mile in model year 2013. Fuel economy.

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CCFA counters Paris mayor’s proposed total diesel ban with suggestion to focus on legacy fleet

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The CCFA has five members: Alpine, Citroën Automobiles, Automobiles Peugeot, Renault and Renault Trucks.). Why not rely on the order of May 2013, which identifies the vehicles in the fleet, according to their levels of emissions, for the implementation of the traffic restriction project in the capital? London, Berlin.)

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DOT, EPA Set National Standards for Fuel Economy and First Greenhouse Gas Emission Levels For Light-Duty Vehicles

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Final MY 2011 and MY 2012-2016 passenger car fuel economy targets, based on vehicle footprint. mpg for the combined industry-wide fleet (cars and light-trucks) for model year 2016. Each light vehicle model produced for sale in the United States will have a fuel economy target. Source: NHTSA. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

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New bipartisan bill in US Congress to expand EV and hydrogen fuel cell tax credits

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The legislation is also co-sponsored by US Representatives Don Beyer (VA-08), Earl Blumenauer (OR-03), Brian Higgins (NY-26), Jimmy Gomez (CA-34), Stephanie Murphy (FL-07), Jimmy Panetta (CA-20), Terri Sewell (AL-07), and Tom Suozzi (NY-03). The Driving America Forward Act is supported by 60 organizations, including ABB Inc., ITC Holdings Corp.,