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Chinese Government think tank calls for refocusing auto industry on environment-friendly and energy-saving targets

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Liu Shijin, deputy director of the Development Research Center of the State Council, one of China’s top government think tanks, told a forum that the government should shift its guidance to automakers from mere pursuit of output capacity to environment-friendly and energy-saving targets. Tags: Brief.

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Fat Cars: Report Reveals What We Already Know About Vehicle Weight

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EV prices haven’t fallen as promised, battery mining turned out to be rather contentious, and the vehicles themselves continue getting heavier — resulting in some record-setting curb weights that are likely serving to undermine roadway health and automotive safety. Novel safety requirements also contribute to this trend.

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BMW showcasing urban mobility connectivity applications at ITS World Congress

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BMW ConnectedDrive is the BMW Group’s definition of Intelligent Traffic Systems (ITS); the BMW stand at the Congress presents App- and vehicle-based routing functions, safety systems and solutions for mobility on two wheels. This premium car sharing with BMW and MINI automobiles is independent of car-hire stations. Mobility Assistant.

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Waxman/Markey Bill Accelerates Infrastructure and Build-out for Plug-Ins, Calls for Harmonization of Motor Vehicle GHG Standards; 3% of Emissions Allowances for Cap-and-Trade Go to Auto Industry

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In addition, the bill allocates 3% of the emissions allowances (under the cap-and-trade scheme defined in the bill) through 2017 and 1% from 2018 through 2025 be allocated for investments in electric vehicles and other advanced automobile technology and deployment. Tags: Plug-ins Policy. Markup on the bill begins on Monday, 18 May.

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Victoria to Begin 5-Year EV Trial; Scoping Study for EV Standards in Australia

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The trials seek a range of participants to build a comprehensive electric vehicle system environment, replicating real-world conditions as closely as possible. Private households will be sought through a ballot to be conducted by the Royal Automobile Club of Victoria (RACV). Electric Vehicle Standards in Australia – A Scoping Study.

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DOE to Award Up to $27M in Phase III Small Business Awards; Algae Processing, Fuel Cells, Improved Materials for Motors, Synthetic Fuels Among Areas of Interest

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Technologies to Address Internal Heating in DC Bus Capacitors Capacitors suitable for harsh automotive environments must suffer extreme environmental conditions. However, they must accommodate high ripple currents, in a high temperature environment. Tags: Algae Algal Fuels Fuel Cells Fuels Materials Motors.

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New Proposal for Discrete Road Systems for High-Speed Vehicles and Low-Speed Modes of Transportation Seeks to Enhance Sustainability Without Compromising Benefits of Motor Vehicle Use

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Since the LLM network is accessible to everyone and accommodates all forms of travel, from pedestrians to fully featured motor vehicles, it offers a complete and convenient new lifestyle network—one that is functionally equivalent to the current automobile and road system, but without any of the undesirable features. Mark Delucchi.