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MECA: industry could exceed relaxed US efficiency standards as it has to meet tighter standards elsewhere

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year-over-year increase in fuel efficiency and reduction in GHG emissions standards, which will result in projected overall industry averages of 40.4 We believe the industry could exceed the relaxed US efficiency standards as it must meet tighter standards in Europe, China, Japan, Korea and India. Earlier post.).

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Agreement reached to standardize swappable batteries for electric motorcycles

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The Swappable Battery Consortium for Electric Motorcycles has reached an agreement to standardize swappable batteries and replacement systems, allowing battery sharing and paving the way for increased adoption of electric motorcycles in Japan. Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd., Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd.,

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NHTSA to propose new fuel economy standards soon; 8% increase per year for MY 2024-2026

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The US Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced that it will soon propose robust new fuel economy standards. NHTSA’s proposal comes as the automobile industry is retooling future models in response to market demand for cleaner, more fuel-efficient vehicles.

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Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and ENGIE EPS to create e-Mobility JV

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(FCA), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V., The JV would rely on FCA’s financial resources and industrial footprint and on ENGIE EPS’ technological know-how and intellectual property portfolio. —Mike Manley, CEO of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles.

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Volkswagen and Amazon Web Services to develop Industrial Cloud; open industry platform

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Volkswagen and Amazon Web Services (AWS) will develop the Volkswagen Industrial Cloud together. In the future, the Volkswagen Industrial Cloud will combine the data of all machines, plants and systems from all 122 facilities of the Volkswagen Group. IT in production to be standardized and networked within cloud.

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European automakers request 6-month postponement of new Euro standards due to COVID-19

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The industry is seeking the extension to avoid having to stockpile newly-produced vehicles that have not sold due to COVID-19-related market conditions or to stopping production. … These vehicles meet current emission standards but not the new standards that will enter into force in the coming months.

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China to allow extended sales periods for ICE models based on existing emissions standard, report says

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Price war has been the most talked about topic in China's auto industry this month, and the imminent implementation of a new emissions standard is seen as a major factor. The standard is being implemented in two phases, with the 6a standard already taking effect on July 1, 2020, and the 6b standard coming into effect on July 1, 2023.

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