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New ArcelorMittal lightweight car door solutions; up to 34% weight savings over existing steel doors in medium-term

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Carmakers need to reduce the weight of their vehicles in order to meet future regulations; currently-enacted regulations in Europe (tailpipe emissions) come into full force in 2015 and those for the USA (tailpipe emissions and fuel economy) come into full force in 2021. g/mile) is saved. lbs) to 13.3

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Fiat 500L using SABIC polycarbonate glazing materials in rear fixed side windows; lighter weight than glass

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Compared to glass, SABIC’s glazing materials gave us greater freedom to create the distinctive and desired window shape and promote the aerodynamic efficiency and fuel economy of the vehicle. Polycarbonate glazing is a cutting-edge technology that is viable and available now for automakers.

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The State of Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicle Electrification

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In addition to providing clean transportation for children, school bus electrification programs will add $6 billion to the economy and create 46,000 job years. According to the Global Commercial Vehicle Drive to Zero program, there 180 models of battery electric MHD trucks and cargo vans available now in the U.S. and Europe.

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Ford showcases Transit line-up powered by new Ford EcoBlue diesel at Hannover; 6-speed auto, AWD and SYNC 3

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liter Ford EcoBlue diesel uses a completely new architecture engineered to provide the next-generation of clean, efficient and refined engines for future Ford cars and commercial vehicles. Available now in the latest Transit and Transit Custom models, the 2.0-liter liter engine. million km (3.4

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California issues draft plan for more efficient, less polluting freight system

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Key components of the Action Plan include: A long-term 2050 vision and guiding principles for California’s future freight transport system. Foster future economic growth within the freight and goods movement industry. The Draft Action Plan is available now for stakeholder and public feedback through 6 July 2016.

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Subsidy announcement boosts electric cars

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Says co-founder Evert Geurtsen: “Buyers do not need to wait until 2011 because electric cars are available now and already provide huge savings. Road tax is zero and electricity costs less than 2p per mile whilst the price of petrol and diesel will just keep on rising with increasing government taxes. What do you think?