Remove Automobile Remove Corporation Remove Guidelines Remove Standards
article thumbnail

Honda to begin reuse of rare earth metals extracted from used NiMH batteries before year end; targeting extraction from motors and Li-ion batteries as well

Green Car Congress

Separately, Honda said that it is the first—based on its internal research—global mobility company to disclose estimated global CO 2 emissions during customer use of its motorcycles, automobiles and power products. Automobiles. Global average of the amount of CO 2 emitted by Honda products. 2020 Targets (vs. 31 Mar 2001).

article thumbnail

PLI scheme for manufacturing capability & enhancing exports of hybrid & EVs 

Electric Vehicles India

Further, two Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Schemes [Advanced Chemistry Cell (ACC) & Automobiles & Auto Components] are being implemented by the Ministry of Heavy Industries to enhance India’s Manufacturing Capabilities and Enhancing Exports. Letters of award for 1797 Charging Stations have been issued as of 12th Nov 2021.

article thumbnail

Geely raises $400M via Green Bonds sale to develop and produce TX5 range-extended electric London taxis

Green Car Congress

China’s Zhejiang Geely Holding Group (ZGH) has raised $400 million through the first Green Bond sale on the offshore market from a Chinese automobile company to support the design, development and production of range-extended electric vehicles by its UK subsidiary, the LondonTaxi Company (LTC), manufacturer of the iconic London Black Cab.

London 170
article thumbnail

ECOtality to Develop EV Infrastructure Guidelines for British Columbia

Green Car Congress

Electric Transportation Engineering Corporation (eTec), a wholly owned subsidiary of ECOtality, Inc., These guidelines will be applicable to several charging scenarios, including: Single Detached Dwellings (with garage, carport, street parking, etc.). Commercial Fleets. Commercial Public Access. Public/Curbside.

Grid 150
article thumbnail

U.S. Traffic Deaths Declined in 2023 But Remain Historically High

The Truth About Cars

Increases in roadway fatalities seem to coordinate with the period in which smartphones became ubiquitous and automakers started standardizing touch controls and large infotainment screens. It’s going on the offensive against smartphones when the currently standard equipment in modern vehicles is arguably just as distracting.

article thumbnail

Gas War: U.S. House Suggests Ending California Emissions Authority, White House Says Nope

The Truth About Cars

House of Representatives that would prevent California from receiving federal waivers to set standards limiting the sale of gasoline-driven automobiles. With a cadre of other states claiming to be on board with CARB standards, it almost doesn’t matter what the federal government’s standards are.