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Green NCAP LCA study shows detrimental climate and energy impact of increasing vehicle weight, including EVs

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Furthermore, the vehicle maintenance model has been improved and among other points, now considers urea usage for diesel-powertrains. According to the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA), in 2022, 9.3 tonnes of additional greenhouse gas emissions and 5.7 MWh of extra energy used. were battery electric.

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Audi opens €1B San José Chiapa plant in Mexico; 1st on N.A. continent; Smart Factory

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Audi is further expanding its worldwide production network with the opening of the company’s first automobile plant on the North American continent. Audi is the first premium automobile manufacturer with product facilities in Mexico. Mexico is a powerhouse for automobiles and automotive components. —Prof.

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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. Lack of familiarity with the vehicles and their operation and maintenance creates a substantial barrier to widespread PEV deployment. PEVs have higher purchase prices than comparable conventional vehicles.

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BMW Group makes sustainability and efficient resource management central to its strategic direction

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This new strategic direction will be anchored in all divisions—from administration and purchasing to development and production, all the way to sales. The BMW Group has a total purchasing volume of more than €60 billion per year; around two-thirds of this amount is for direct vehicle production. —Oliver Zipse.

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Electric vehicles sales, transportation & policy initiatives 

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billion) to be used for upfront incentives on the purchase of EVs (INR 85.96 The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) is an apex national body representing all major vehicle & vehicular engine manufacturers in India. It has announced the sales of the automobile industry for May 2021. NITI Aayog.

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Why You Should Invest In an EV Charging Station?

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Almost every major automobile manufacturer currently provides at least one electric vehicle. EV pricing is becoming increasingly competitive with gas or diesel automobiles, thanks to rapid technological developments. EVs may already travel distances equivalent to conventional automobiles thanks to improved battery technology.

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As An EV Maker, What Does It Take to Win the EV Race?

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Author: Alwin Antony We know for a fact that there is a race going on in the electrification of automobiles globally. The Race Among The Automobile Manufacturers The internal combustion engine (ICE) has powered our cars for over a century and is being gradually replaced by electric vehicles (EVs).