Teslarati

JANUARY 18, 2024

Tesla is set to bring the Cybertruck, its all-electric pickup with a polarizing design, to China for display in several showrooms. CEO Elon Musk said earlier this week that he is not sure if the pickup will be able to jump through regulatory hurdles in China as it would be difficult to get it approved to be “road legal.”

China 104

China Tesla Legal North America 104

Green Car Congress

MAY 13, 2022

Since that study, which was transparently designed to quantify the worst-case tire emissions under legal driving, Emissions Analytics has been testing and analyzing tire wear emissions in more detail across a wider range of driving conditions, and has performed a detailed chemical analysis of hundreds of new tires.

Exhaust 539

Exhaust Emissions Pollution Legal 539

Green Car Congress

MARCH 28, 2011

Fuel Cell Black Cabs are on the roads of London for the first time since being awarded Road Legal status by the UK Vehicle Certification Authority (VCA). These prototype zero-emission taxis are a shining example of British ingenuity, combining revolutionary fuel cell technology with an iconic design classic. Earlier post.).

Legal 170

Legal Taxi Fuel London 170

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 15, 2018

Automated Valet Parking, to the extent legally allowed where used, enables vehicles to proceed to an assigned space and for the user to retrieve the vehicle via their smartphone. Automated Valet Parking begins when the user parks the vehicle in a designated drop-off area before sending it to be parked using a smartphone app.

China 285

China Mercedes Legal Chinese 285

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 4, 2010

SAE International will hold a Vehicle Battery Summit in Shanghai, China, 1-2 September 2010. The Summit is designed to provide corporate-level engineering and business decision makers with an assessment of current and near term Li-ion battery systems alternatives and capabilities; as well as critical marketplace and supply chain information.

International 199

International Batteries Battery Li-ion 199

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

Daimler announced that findings from a new internal investigation have raised questions on the safe usage of R-1234yf as a replacement refrigerant in mobile air conditioning (MAC) systems. This was determined by numerous laboratory and crash tests carried out by international vehicle manufacturers and independent institutions.

International 225

International 2009 Legal Climate 225

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 11, 2018

The new street-legal B2 Pickup truck leverages the company’s development of the B1 Sport Utility Truck. As Bollinger Motors moves through the final stages of the B1, the B2 Pickup became a natural addition to their upcoming vehicle suite of distinctively-designed EV trucks. Earlier post.). Storage was a priority for the B2.

Motor 284

Motor Motors Motoring New York 284

Green Car Congress

JUNE 20, 2019

The agreement is designed to bring together the strengths of each party and expand expertise by assessing market opportunities, working together to research commercial, legal and regulatory issues related to driverless transportation-as-a-service offerings in France and Japan. Groupe Renault, Nissan Motor Co.,

France 207

France Japan Nissan Google 207

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 30, 2021

It is the first of its kind to be certified to international standard OIML R 139 2018 and approved for hydrogen filling stations. Recommendation (R) 139 is the OIML (International Organization of Legal Meetrology) model regulation for equipment used to deliver compressed gases (natural gas, hydrogen, biogas, etc.)

2018 243

2018 Hydrogen Fuel Escape 243

Cars That Think

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

International discussions about autonomous weapons systems (AWS) often focus on a fundamental question: Is it legal for a machine to make the decision to take a human life? It’s also not at all clear how militaries can test these systems to ensure the AWS will do what’s expected and comply with International Humanitarian Law.

Legal 83

Legal International Standards Insight 83

Teslarati

JANUARY 7, 2022

Ford has sent out an internal memo to all dealerships in the United States and Canada, advising sales staff to not apply dealership markups to customers ordering the new, all-electric F-150 Lightning. They will choose everything from trim options and add-ons, to colors and interior designs. and Canadian operations, said.

F-150 145

F-150 Ford Dealers Re-Charge 145

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 18, 2021

Toyota Motor Sales USA and Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America for systematic, longstanding violations of Clean Air Act emission-related defect reporting requirements, which require manufacturers to report potential defects and recalls affecting vehicle components designed to control emissions. Representations to EPA.

Toyota 220

Toyota Clean Cleaning EPA 220

Green Car Congress

APRIL 11, 2018

and imec India (Imec India Private Limited), imec Florida (IMEC USA nanoelectronics design center). Imec performs its battery R&D as a collaborative program for open innovation to which it invites all interested parties. and imec China (IMEC Microelectronics (Shanghai) Co. and imec China (IMEC Microelectronics (Shanghai) Co.

Li-ion 218

Li-ion Taiwan Batteries Battery 218

Cars That Think

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

By delivering the migrants there, the masters of the Maltese vessels, and perhaps the European rescue authorities involved, may have violated the international law of the sea, which requires ship masters to return people they rescue to a safe port. billion) a year internally on managing migration, not counting national-level spending.

Europe 143

Europe Libya Spain Legal 143

Teslarati

JULY 29, 2021

This is made possible by tasty incentives that are convincing Europe’s internal combustion engine drivers to switch to more sustainable powertrains. This would kill the production of gas and diesel-powered cars starting 2035, leaving only electric powertrains available for legal production past that year.

Europe 145

Europe Tesla Cars Legal 145

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 11, 2024

JDM cars are vehicles originally designed and crafted for the discerning Japanese market. While some lucky models manage to find their way onto international roads, many remain exclusive imports, tantalizing enthusiasts with their unattainable allure. What Exactly Are JDM Cars? What are some popular JDM car models?

Cars 62

Cars Japan Honda Personal 62

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 3, 2013

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued a formal—and legally enforceable—request for detailed information from Tesla Motors for the agency’s preliminary investigation into the battery pack of the Model S in the wake of two vehicle fires caused by impact with road debris. Earlier post.).

Batteries 255

Batteries Battery Tesla Seattle 255

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 9, 2017

The new A8 is designed for conditional automated driving at level 3 in accordance with international standards. Introduction of the Audi AI traffic jam pilot requires both clarity regarding the legal parameters for each country and specific adaptation and testing of the system. It is powered by four electric motors.

Audi 150

Audi Concept Production Legal 150

Baua Electric

JUNE 1, 2023

” The allegations from Ford, using greater than 170,000 staff international, relate to a $2.7 Ford didn’t instantly reply to a message in the hunt for remark concerning the lawsuit, and a legal professional for the corporate declined to remark. million enrollees.

Ford 52

Ford Michigan Alabama Atlanta 52

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 14, 2016

Rolls-Royce and VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland Ltd have formed a strategic partnership to design, to test and to validate the first generation of remote and autonomous ships. VTT will also use field research to incorporate human factors into safe ship design. Earlier post.). VTT has the first 5G test network in Finland.

Mariner 150

Mariner Finland Universal Legal 150

Baua Electric

JANUARY 27, 2024

Unfortunately, I don’t have a lot of hard answers for you on the design decisions. kWh battery isn’t exactly huge either, though the lead acid battery design means it’s probably contributing to around a quarter of the entire vehicle’s weight. Just don’t try and make an international wire transfer while you’re there.

Chinese 52

Chinese Lead Acid Electric Electrical 52

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 31, 2017

However, GTRs require incorporation into national or regional legal frameworks before they can be applied. While WLTP greatly improves the accuracy and consistency of test results, it is still a laboratory procedure designed to facilitate repeatability and reproducibility of the test. RDE step 1 (with a NO x conformity factor of 2.1)

Emissions 170

Emissions Pollution Legal Automobile 170

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 7, 2011

Overall winner of the second annual Brighton to London RAC (Royal Automotive Club) Future Car Challenge on 5 November was former Formula 1 designer Gordon Murray and his T.27 emission fueled by any legal means. 27 electric vehicle. Earlier post.).

London 231

London Land Rover Future Cars 231

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 28, 2022

The Tesla Semi is designed with autonomy in mind. Truck accidents can result in severe injuries, including traumatic brain injuries, back and ne c k injuries , cuts, lacerations, broken bones, internal damage or even death. Short and Long-Term Effects of Autonomous Trucks. Truck drivers have nothing to worry about for now.

Future 80

Future Legal United States Fleet 80

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 6, 2010

The International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) had been set to approve an Energy Efficient Design Index (EEDI) for ships at its meeting last week in London, following four years of work, T&E said. —Bill Hemmings, T&E.

Saudi Arabia 199

Saudi Arabia Carbon Emissions South Africa 199

Green Car Congress

MAY 4, 2018

The indictment unsealed today alleges that Volkswagen’s scheme to cheat its legal requirements went all the way to the top of the company. The results of the study showed significantly elevated NO x levels of the two VW vehicles, with one emitting up to 35 times above the allowable legal limit.

Diesel 170

Diesel Emissions Charging 2015 170

Cars That Think

JANUARY 20, 2024

At a July meeting of the International Maritime Organization , the U.N. The group has shortlisted three designs and plan to have picked one by the end of 2024. This artist’s conception, which is not based on any specific design for a cargo ship, is intended to show the approximate scale of such a vessel.

Molten Salt 144

Molten Salt Mariner South Korea Water 144

Green Car Congress

APRIL 1, 2019

According to an independent study by the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) and the Council on Energy, Environment, and Water (CEEW), more than 674 million Indian citizens are likely to breathe air with high concentrations of PM 2.5 The program focuses on 102 polluted Indian cities and aims to reduce PM 2.5

Pollution 268

Pollution India Emissions 2015 268

Green Car Congress

JULY 10, 2017

According to the complaint, from in or about 2006 until in or about November 2015, Pamio led a team of engineers responsible for designing emissions control systems to meet emissions standards, including for nitrogen oxides (NO x ), for diesel vehicles in the US. Beginning in or about 2006, Audi was designing the new 3.0

Audi 150

Audi Emissions Diesel Charging 150

Baua Electric

MARCH 11, 2024

It sounds like the trial is going to revolve around what Tesla communicated to owners and what it has done internally to ensure owners use its systems safely. Now, on a legal basis, I don’t know how valuable this argument is, but it sounds like some experts think there’s a case.

Tesla 52

Tesla San Jose Legal Auto 52

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 27, 2017

Velocys plc, the developer of smaller scale gas-to-liquids (GTL), signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with ThermoChem Recovery International, Inc. The partners have already started a joint development of the engineering design for a 1,400 barrel per day BTL plant to produce renewable diesel and jet fuels from woody biomass.

North Carolina 150

North Carolina Financing Waste Ohio 150

Green Car Congress

JUNE 16, 2017

TDI engines for GAZ light commercial vehicles, opening up new business opportunities in international markets. The diesel engines, which fulfill all legal requirements and the applicable emissions standards, will be integrated in the new GAZelle NEXT family, which includes drop-side trucks, full-metal vans and minibuses.

Russia 186

Russia Czech Republic Automobile Market 186

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 11, 2017

Under current rules, the EU sets the legal framework but national authorities are fully responsible for checking car manufacturers’ compliance. —Commissioner Elżbieta Bieńkowska, responsible for Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs.

Vehicles 150

Vehicles 2016 Emissions Manufacturer 150

Green Car Congress

APRIL 8, 2016

ReachNow is designed to provide drivers with an experience that is as convenient as owning a car. The service will expand to include Seattle-Tacoma International Airport in the next quarter. Within the second quarter of 2016, ReachNow vehicles will be available at the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.

Seattle 150

Seattle BMW Cars 2016 150

Green Car Congress

MAY 3, 2019

Hyundai Motor is introducing connectivity and design enhancements for the new IONIQ in Europe. In addition, both the exterior and interior design receive updates, while drivers of the new IONIQ Electric can also enjoy 36% added energy capacity with an upgraded 38.3-kWh New Hyundai IONIQ Electric. kWh battery (up from 28 kWh).

Hyundai 223

Hyundai Europe Plug-in Plug 223

Green Car Congress

MARCH 1, 2012

The data and resulting analyses from this initiative will also help FCEV manufacturers improve their vehicle designs to optimize fuel efficiency and vehicle performance, DOE said. The Department seeks applicants to design and implement projects to monitor the performance and durability of advanced FCEVs for up to five years.

Light 210

Light Fuel Vehicles Legal 210

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 24, 2011

Saying that “ investment-grade climate change and clean energy policy is required to shift private sector investment from high-carbon to low-carbon assets ”, a group of 285 investors has urged governments and international policy makers to take new and meaningful steps in the fight against climate change.

Climate Change 360

Climate Change Climate Global Energy 360