article thumbnail

ACEA study finds 100-fold increase in zero-emission trucks needed in EU fleet in 10 years to meet goals

Green Car Congress

A new study by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) has found that there are currently 6.2 Just some 2,300—or 0.04% of the total fleet—are zero-emission trucks. Just some 2,300—or 0.04% of the total fleet—are zero-emission trucks. The oldest buses can be found in Greece (19.9

Fleet 435
article thumbnail

In Europe, industry and environmentalists call for binding targets for infrastructure for zero-emission trucks

Green Car Congress

Truck makers and environmentalists have joined forces to push for the deployment of 11,000 charging points for electric trucks across the EU by 2025, rising to 42,000 by 2030. The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) and Transport & Environment (T&E) made this call to the European Commission in a joint letter.

Europe 321
article thumbnail

FCA US reaches settlements on diesel emissions at estimated cost of $800M

Green Car Congress

FCA US has reached final settlements on civil, environmental and consumer claims with US federal and state agencies as well as private class actions to resolve differences over diesel emissions requirements. billion, in line with financial charge taken for this purpose in third-quarter, 2018. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), U.S.

Cost Of 312
article thumbnail

BMW Accused of Emissions Cheating, Does Anyone Really Care?

The Truth About Cars

Claims have been made that the automaker used an illegal defeat device on select models to achieve lower tailpipe emissions during testing. However, government regulators have been on the offensive ever since — roping in loads of manufacturers and leaving a subset of the public wondering whether modern emission laws are even tenable.

BMW 105
article thumbnail

Automobile Information manage providers, ranked through general OEM automobile portions gross sales

Baua Electric

Aurora, Ontario, Canada (905) 726-2462 Swamy Kotagiri (CEO) $18,920 ( f ) $16,671 ( f ) $37,840 ( f ) $36,242 ( f ) Frame buildings, exteriors, powertrain, electronics, mechatronics, mirrors, lighting fixtures, seating, whole automobile production Northville, MI, USA (734) 855-2600 Martin Fischer (president & member board of control) $12,000 $10,454 (..)

article thumbnail

ACEA report finds growth of charging points not keeping pace with rising demand for electric vehicles in Europe

Green Car Congress

A new report by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) shows that despite strong growth, the available charging infrastructure for electric vehicles in the EU still falls far below what is needed, and remains unevenly distributed across member states. —ACEA Director General, Eric-Mark Huitema.

Europe 305
article thumbnail

Kia and Hyundai to introduce solar roof charging on selected vehicles: HEV, BEV and ICE

Green Car Congress

Kia Motors and Hyundai Motor plan to introduce solar roof charging technology on selected Hyundai Motor Group vehicles. The solar charging technology is being developed to support the vehicle’s main power source, improving mileage and reducing CO 2 emissions. The third-generation system is currently in testing.

Solar 348