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Toyota a winner as CO2 reduction plan introduced to parliament with less pressure on SUVs and utes

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This includes models such as the Toyota Landcruiser and Nissan Patrol; >>> Smoothing the emissions trajectory for light commercial vehicles. Ford, with its reliance on the diesel Ranger and Everest and Isuzu, which has only the diesel D-MAX and MU-X in its line-up, are also potential beneficiaries of the modifications.

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Auto Alliance urges EPA to withdraw premature Final Determination on light-duty GHG regulations, resume Midterm Evaluation process with NHTSA

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This request by the Alliance echoes a similar, earlier request by Global Automakers, the trade association representing the US divisions of 12 international automakers (Aston Martin, Ferrari, Honda, Hyundai, Isuzu, Kia, Maserati, McLaren, Nissan, Subaru, Suzuki and Toyota). Earlier post.). Background.

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Australia introduces its first exhaust rule but makes all the mistakes the US did

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These include the Toyota LandCruiser, Ford Everest, Isuzu MUX, Nissan Patrol and Mitsubishi Pajero Sport – all mid- or full-size SUVs. And in general, there are no emissions schemes in the world currently that are ambitious enough to confront the climate crisis we find ourselves in.

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Study of Sustainable Value in Automobile Manufacturing Finds Mixed Performance for Most OEMs, BMW and Toyota as the Clear Leaders

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Hyundai, Honda and—to a certain extent—Nissan and Suzuki, generally create positive Sustainable Value as well. In the group of smaller producers, Isuzu showed a noticeable improvement. Economic crisis, energy crisis, climate crisis and recent global developments have affected the automobile industry like few other sectors.

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European, Japanese and American Heavy-Duty Vehicle and Engine Manufacturers Call for Global Policy Cooperation to Improve Energy Efficiency and Emissions of Road Freight Transport

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The discussions focused primarily on the issues of climate change and global energy security, but also covered global air quality-related emissions standards, improved fuel quality and specifications for renewable fuels.

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Analysis: What’s the Best Way to Market EVs?

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How can they keep their faithful happy while moving into what is looking like, thanks to the climate crisis, the future of transportation? Nissan’s Leaf stood alone as an EV. All of this made me think about of the differences in the way companies are introducing EVs into their product portfolios. Five Ways To Market EVs.

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Calif. Energy Commission to award more than $44M for hydrogen refueling and alternative fuel vehicle projects

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For the current fiscal year, the program is slated to invest approximately $90 million to encourage the development and use of new technologies, and alternative and renewable fuels, to help the state meet its climate-change goals. Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc., Expanding hydrogen fueling stations in California.