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Global WorldAutoSteel Project Presents Interim Results of FutureSteelVehicle (FSV) Phase 2 Project for Low GHG Body Structure for Electrified Vehicles

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General results included: New benchmark in weight reduction achieved through Advanced High-Strength Steel optimized structures, enabling powertrain downsizing for affordable electrified vehicles. Portfolio of innovative steel solutions that apply to full range of electrified or internal combustion engine vehicles. Kobe Steel, Ltd.

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GFEI report finds improvements in average new LDV fuel economy lagging pace required to cut 50% fuel use for new cars worldwide by 2030; policy focus should be on emerging markets

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The report—“International comparison of light-duty vehicle fuel economy: An update using 2010 and 2011 new registration data”—was published for the GFEI by the International Energy Agency (IEA) which is a partner in the initiative. —“International comparison of light-duty vehicle fuel economy”.

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SAE technical experts: fuel cell technology has advanced significantly, FC vehicle production has begun, further cost reductions & infrastructure development required

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Honda’s current state-of-the-art vehicle is the Clarity Fuel Cell, currently available in Japan, and to be available in the US and Europe by the end of the year. Schneider showed a “Standards” comparison between SAE J2601 (Hydrogen Fueling) and SAE J1772 (Conductive Charging) vs. electrical storage with FCEVs and BEVs. Earlier post ).

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BCG study finds conventional automotive technologies have high CO2 reduction potential at lower cost; stiff competition for electric cars

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BCG comparison of the CO 2 reduction potential and cost of different technologies. As a result, BCG concludes, the electric car faces stiff competition from ICEs (internal combustion engines) and, based solely on total cost of ownership (TCO) economics, will not be the preferred option for most consumers. Source: BCG. Click to enlarge.

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KPMG survey finds global auto execs expect ICE dominance for some time; ICE downsizing and PHEVs to receive greatest investment over next 5 years; mobility-as-a-service in cities

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Even in the BRICs, ICE downsizing has become a big deal. The survey found that most companies are hedging their bets and spreading funding across a wide range of areas, with ICE downsizing and plug-in hybrids expected to receive the greatest investment over the next 5 years. Japan: 46% believe the share will be 11–15%.

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Can Alt-Fuel Credits Accelerate EV Adoption?

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Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which stewards the RFS, had repeatedly downsized the targets by nearly 25 percent. friendly governments in Europe, Japan, and South Korea have criticized the plan for purportedly discriminating against non-U.S. Because that’s really the comparison that you care about.”. In 2016, a U.S.

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