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FEBRUARY 16, 2011

The European Parliament has voted to introduce CO 2 limits in the EU for new vans and other light commercial goods vehicles. The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) issued a statement saying that the new CO 2 legislation for light commercial vehicles sets extremely challenging targets in particular for the long term.

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2009

need to have multiple technologies in the future and not be tied to one like we are to gasoline now.Some of them may not be successful in the commercial marketplace, but it is unlikely that we will just have one. We believe that hydrogen and fuel cells have a potential to significantly reduce the environmental impact of the automobile. ”.

Plug-in

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JANUARY 16, 2020

Toyota is collaborating with Joby Aviation (Joby), an aerospace company that is developing and commercializing all-electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft to enable the deployment of fast, quiet and affordable air transportation services. Joby’s eVTOL. —Joby Aviation founder and CEO JoeBen Bevirt.

Toyota

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JANUARY 12, 2021

Archer, a manufacturer of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) have entered into a definitive agreement to enable Archer to benefit from access to FCA’s low-cost supply chain, advanced composite material capabilities, and engineering and design experience. trillion by 2040.

Production

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MARCH 14, 2012

The company says that the cost of a 14V, 6-cell supercapacitor module for stop-start would be around US$60. CAP-XX aims to partner with Tier 1 automobile parts suppliers to manufacture the modules, and will design and prototype the control electronics and modules to suit their requirements. CAP-XX stop-start system architecture.

Batteries

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FEBRUARY 22, 2015

Using a predictive tool, Lux Research identified a lag of about 18 years between uptick of patent activity and attainment of mainstream commercial adoption milestones. Other manufacturing costs need to be cut. Carbon fiber itself, at $28/kg for standard modulus fiber, represents just 22% of the cost of a final CFRP part.

Carbon Fiber

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MAY 28, 2014

In order to optimise fuel efficiency improvements in each vehicle type, automobile manufacturers need the flexibility to choose the most appropriate batteries from a technical and economic perspective. Overview of the three vehicle classes identified in the study, and their corresponding battery technologies. Click to enlarge.

Lead Acid

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AUGUST 18, 2021

Vehicle scrappage policy to reduce cost of EVs says Nitin Gadkari . The Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari have once again explained that the National Automobile Scrappage Policy will help to increase the economic growth and boost employment generation in the country. Vehicle scrappage policy.

Scrappage

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JANUARY 6, 2010

According to the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA), as of 2008, Japan had about 600,000 “next-generation” vehicles—including hybrids and electric vehicles—in service, representing 0.8% Besides the need to ensure a sufficiently long service life of batteries, drastically lowering the cost of battery is also important.

Japan

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FEBRUARY 23, 2017

In the wake of a report by the German television station ZDF identifying widespread aftermarket manipulation of NO x emissions control technologies on trucks, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) is calling for government action to preclude such manipulation.

Emissions

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JANUARY 21, 2013

Dr. Goodenough invented lithium cobalt oxide cathode materials while at Oxford University; his technology was used in the first commercial Li-ion battery, launched by Sony in 1991. This interim solution would offer a distributed store of electrical energy that can spread the cost of storing off-peak power in a rechargeable battery.

Li-ion

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JANUARY 28, 2014

Benjamin Kingsbury and colleagues at Imperial College London could cut the size and precious metal loading of the devices in automobiles while reducing fuel consumption and and manufacturing costs. as a spin-out to commercialize the technology. These metals currently account for up to 60 to 70% of the cost of the component.

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MARCH 21, 2014

and SRI International, is developing adsorbed natural gas storage systems for automotive and commercial applications with a target system-level energy density greater than 6 MJ/L at 500 psi pressure. BlackPak, together with its partners, ATMI, Inc. Earlier post.).

Gas

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FEBRUARY 9, 2012

Nevertheless, the urea-SCR after-treatment system is quite complex and raises concerns regarding urea distribution infrastructure, potential freezing of the urea solution, ammonia slip, and the inconvenience and cost of refilling urea. Therefore, an alternative SOFC operation at the exhaust temperature and open circuit is sought.

Exhaust

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MARCH 9, 2010

This report attributes the downward trend primarily to the decrease in demand for transportation fuels associated with the record high costs of these fuels that occurred in 2008. Additionally, electricity demand declined in 2008 in part due to a significant increase in the cost of fuels used to generate electricity. Tg CO 2 Eq).

2008

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MARCH 30, 2012

The difficult issue is determining how to create a labeling system for complex products (such as automobiles) that integrate numerous components. It is not currently feasible to make a significant portion of an automobile out of bio-based materials, and it may never be feasible to make some components out of bio-based materials.

Polymer

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NOVEMBER 17, 2010

tax over a term of 24 months and includes the cost of hydrogen fuel. A typical full-service monthly lease rate will be $849 excl.

2010

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2009

The Equinox fuel cell is part of Chevrolet’s plan for the electrification of the automobile which continues next year with commercial production of the Volt extended-range electric vehicle. Feedback and learning from the Equinox fuel cell is being shared with the Volt development team.

Chevrolet

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JULY 9, 2021

Stellantis brands include Abarth, Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Citroën, Dodge, DS Automobiles, Fiat, Fiat Professional, Jeep, Lancia, Maserati, MOPAR, Opel, Peugeot, RAM, Vauxhall, Free2Move and Leasys. Stellantis is targeting for the total cost of ownership of EVs to be equivalent to internal combustion engine vehicles by 2026.

North America

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JULY 12, 2016

For cost-competitive transportation, hydrogen must be comparable to conventional fuels and technologies on a per-mile basis in order to succeed in the commercial marketplace. will demonstrate the potential of solid oxide electrolysis cell (SOEC) systems to produce hydrogen at a cost of $2 per kilogram. Ceramatec Inc. Giner, Inc.

Hydrogen

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NOVEMBER 19, 2010

This total amount includes additions to capitalized development costs of €10.3 The Volkswagen Group is one of the world’s leading automobile manufacturers and the largest carmaker in Europe. The Volkswagen Group will invest around €51.6 billion (US$76.5 billion) in its Automotive Division in the coming five years. billion (US$14.1

Future

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MAY 19, 2018

Proton exchange membrane fuel cells provide clean energy for applications such as automotive, backup and portable power, but many technical and cost challenges limit their adoption. To demonstrate a low-cost fuel cell technology. The broad commercialization of fuel cell vehicles requires further cost reduction of the system.

Hydrogen

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JULY 9, 2021

Also, it has the advantage of being able to produce large-scale hydrogen and using relatively inexpensive catalysts, making facility costs low. The aim is to advance stack-related technologies that are at the core of the alkaline water electrolysis system to reduce the cost of building the system and maintaining/operating the system.

Water

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MAY 22, 2013

It also considered barriers that automobile manufacturers and dealerships face in promoting the adoption of PEVs. However, sales of PEVs must increase to justify further investment by automobile manufacturers to diversify the products offered.

Plug-in

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JULY 10, 2010

The purpose of this Phase III program is for the grantee to pursue commercial applications of work that derives from, extends, or logically concludes effort(s) performed under prior (Phase I/II) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) or Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) funding agreements.

Fuel

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NOVEMBER 12, 2013

Financial assistance will be made available to those businesses and operations that satisfy certain conditions, such as destination charging spots at commercial facilities and lodging facilities, as well as en-route charging spots at service areas and toll-road parking areas, convenience stores on regular roads, and service stations.

Japan

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JULY 11, 2012

The European Commission today proposed targets for the further reduction of carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) emissions from new cars and light commercial vehicles (vans) by 2020. the purchase price and costs of ownership for the first owner are still currently too high. grams in 2011 and a mandatory target of 130 grams in 2015.

2020

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JULY 15, 2010

Once physical feasibility is established, commercialization is ultimately determined by cost. Packaging and high volume cost analyses of projected technologies are outside of the scope of this Perspective. Mathias (2010) Electrochemistry and the Future of the Automobile. volume) considerations. Wagner et al. Wagner et al.

Li-ion

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JUNE 12, 2023

  In this, we will explore whether the depreciation cost of EVs is the same as that of conventional vehicles and the basics of the factors involved in depreciation for any type of vehicle. It is a significant consideration for both personal and commercial vehicle owners, as it affects the resale value and trade-in potential.

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JUNE 4, 2010

Various combinations of commercially available technologies could greatly reduce fuel consumption in passenger cars, sport-utility vehicles, minivans, and other light-duty vehicles over the next 15 years without compromising vehicle performance or safety, according to a new report by the National Research Council.

Purchase

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AUGUST 28, 2013

Toyota has stepped up its research, development and production capacity of both NiMH and Li-ion batteries and will use these technologies where appropriate in its expanding focus on electrification of the automobile. Toyota’s first commercially available hydrogen fuel cell vehicle will go on sale in global markets in 2015.

Prius

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MARCH 4, 2015

That, coupled with a raw material cost of about $190 per kilogram, according to the US Geological Survey Data Series, makes it commercially viable, the researchers said. —Liu et al. The material was created through mechanical ball milling and direct current-induced hot pressing.

Available

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MAY 20, 2016

Combined with the potentially dramatic reduction in the cost of carbon fiber polymer composites, this represents an important step toward increasing the use of this lightweight high-strength material in automobiles, which could reduce the weight of cars and trucks by 750 pounds. Adrian Sabau.

Carbon Fiber

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MAY 25, 2010

The Hyperbrake can be utilized in any hydraulic system, according to Janel Hydro, and is being used on several experimental automobiles. Use of the Hyperbrake thus allows the removal of the vacuum booster system which is currently standard on all new automobiles.

Indiana

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2013

These catalysts exhibit better performance than platinum in the oxygen-reduction reaction (ORR) important for fuel cells at 10% of the production cost of a platinum catalyst, the team said. As electrocatalysts of PEFCs, carbon-supported platinum-based nanoparticles have been used predominantly in anode as well as cathode electrodes.

Fuel

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2012

Among the key findings of this report are: Most technologies for improving the fuel economy of two-wheelers, light-duty vehicles (LDV) and heavy-duty vehicles (HDV) are already commercially available and cost-effective. Although fuel-efficient technologies are commercially available, they are not yet widely enough deployed.

Fuel Economy

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FEBRUARY 28, 2012

For example, it is estimated that the cost of congestion to the economy in England through lost time will rise to around $35 billion (€26 billion) annually by 2025. To begin with, we need to view the automobile as one element of a transportation ecosystem, and look for new ways to optimize the entire system. Long-Term (2025+).

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