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MARCH 31, 2021

This will help make sure that buses are built, bought and being driven on our roads efficiently to the benefit of local economies and communities. This includes a consultation on the end date for sales of diesel buses, which was launched alongside the strategy. Twenty-two studies will receive a share of £9.4

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MARCH 31, 2024

FY2024 has ended on a very strong note for the Indian electric vehicle (EV) industry, setting a new benchmark for sales across vehicle segments as also delivering the best-ever 12-month sales for the electric two-wheeler, three-wheeler and passenger vehicle sub-segments. million in FY2024. million units.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 6, 2012

At a “Go Further with Ford” event in Amsterdam, Ford Motor Company detailed plans for an aggressive product acceleration in Europe, targeting opportunities for growth in the large car, SUV and commercial vehicle segments while emphasizing fuel economy and enabling technologies such as the EcoBoost engines.

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MAY 22, 2018

billion) plan to reduce air pollution from road transport and diesel vehicles, set out in July last year. To legislate to ensure only the cleanest domestic fuels will be available for sale, preventing 8,000 tonnes of harmful particulate matter from entering the atmosphere each year. billion (US$4.7-billion)

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OCTOBER 28, 2010

Power forecast of hybrid-, plug-in hybrid- and battery-electric vehicle global sales through 2020. Power and Associates estimates combined global sales of hybrid-electric vehicles (HEVs), plug-in hybrid-electric vehicles (PHEVs) and battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) will total 5.2 Click to enlarge.

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JANUARY 13, 2021

Hydrogen-fueled e-buses allow us to create a complementary emission-free bus portfolio thanks to which Solaris is ready for today’s challenges and the diverse needs of customers as regards the range, flexibility and operability of vehicles.

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The Truth About Cars

JANUARY 23, 2024

Photo credit: Suwin66 / Shutterstock.com The electric vehicle (EV) market is experiencing a significant growth in 2024 , with expectations for sales of passenger EVs to climb by 21 percent in 2024, reaching 16.7 Stability in Europe Europe is likely to witness a stable increase in EV sales, with projections of 3.4 million units.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 8, 2011

The types of vehicles consumers select has by far the most dominant impact on on-road fuel economy—the best vehicle currently available for sale in the US is nine times more fuel efficient than the worst vehicle. Average on-road fuel economy in the US for all vehicles in 2008 was 17.4

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APRIL 4, 2012

Following last month’s launch of the all-new 2013 Mazda CX-5, the 2014 Mazda6 will be the second of Mazda’s next-generation vehicles to receive the full suite of Skyactiv Technologies ( earlier post ), and is expected to be released for sale during the first quarter of 2013.

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MARCH 8, 2019

paid $1 million to resolve violations of the California Health and Safety Code and Vehicle Code related to the sale of illegal aftermarket performance auto parts in California. included engine programmers, air intake systems and catalytic converters that were not approved by CARB for use on highway vehicles.

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APRIL 20, 2016

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) has admitted to manipulating fuel consumption testing data for some 625,000 mini-cars it manufactured for sale in Japan by itself and partner Nissan. Mitsubishi Motors has stopped production and sales of the applicable cars. Nissan was the one who identified the discrepancies.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2016

The rise in fuel consumption signals a strengthening California economy, with cheaper gas prices encouraging more vehicle travel. In FY 14-15, BOE gasoline revenue estimates for sales and use taxes and excise taxes came in at $1.470 billion for sales and use tax and $5.371 billion for excise tax. in FY 13-14.

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JUNE 9, 2014

The combined average age of all light vehicles on the road in the U.S. years, based on a snapshot of vehicles in operation taken 1 Jan of this year, according to IHS Automotive. Total light vehicles in Operation (VIO) in the US reached a record level of more than 252,700,000—an increase of more than 3.7 million (1.5

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JANUARY 26, 2013

AB Volvo has signed an agreement with the Chinese vehicle manufacturer Dongfeng Motor Group Company Limited (DFG) to acquire 45% of a new subsidiary of DFG, Dongfeng Commercial Vehicles (DFCV), which will include the major part of DFG’s medium- and heavy-duty commercial vehicles business. Click to enlarge. billion (pro forma).

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MAY 18, 2016

However, the company said, after retesting vehicles, it found that all certified fuel efficiency values remained within the range of measurement deviation. Suzuki reviewed the measuring process of driving resistance of all 16 models currently available for sale in Japan.

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Teslarati

APRIL 29, 2023

4 The volume of Tesla inventory vehicles in Europe has spiked to its highest point this year, indicating the potential for another price cut. Despite this success, Tesla saw a slight but noticeable decline in sales in the European market during the year’s first quarter. Does it stem from slowing demand for Tesla vehicles ?

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FEBRUARY 27, 2018

Both trucks in XL’s booth will be displayed on vehicle lifts so attendees can step under the trucks and see how easily XL systems integrate with the Ford trucks. Last year, XL became the first company to be recognized as an Electrification Qualified Vehicle Modifier (eQVM) in the new Ford certification program.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2011

variant but with fuel economy of a strong hybrid. Engine downsizing is central to Ricardo’s gasoline engine roadmap for future CO 2 and fuel economy improvements. By 2020, stop-start vehicles will represent more than one-third of all light-duty vehicle sales. Click to enlarge. —David Boggs.

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MAY 17, 2024

On the other hand, Q1 sales for the car were down 13 percent year-over-year. It may be improved fuel economy or ride and handling. Some folks don't want to climb up into a taller vehicle. But again, the company is ceding a part of the market to its competitors instead of, you know, at least trying to fight for sales.

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FEBRUARY 27, 2021

To ensure safety related to the use of hydrogen and high voltage, the countermeasures cultivated during the development of electrified vehicles such as FCEVs and HEVs were implemented. It also integrates and decreases the number of locations the module must be connected to a device, allowing for easy installation.

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MAY 11, 2016

In April, Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) admitted to manipulating fuel consumption testing data for some 625,000 mini-cars representing four models it manufactured for sale in Japan by itself and partner Nissan. During the development of the fuel-economy grade, the fuel consumption target was raised a total of five times, from 26.4

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JULY 23, 2014

Ninety-seven percent of customers in the US who purchased a 2014 or 2015 Malibu—accounting for about 83,000 vehicles—opted for the 2.5-liter, All contribute to EPA-estimated fuel economy ratings of 25 mpg (9.4 engine to save fuel when the vehicle stops momentarily, such as stoplights, to save fuel and reduce emissions.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

Unlike most other fuel economy measurements, these tests are performed on the road using a Portable Emissions Monitoring System (PEMS). Now, after 18 months of testing 60 vehicles with more than 430 road tests covering more than 40,000 km (24,854 miles), the partners have published a report on their real-world fuel economy findings.

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DECEMBER 14, 2011

Ford’s Michigan Assembly Plant is starting production of the 2012 Focus Electric ( earlier post )—a five-passenger, battery-electric car Ford expects will achieve more than a 100 miles per gallon equivalent (MPGe) fuel economy rating. Optimized gear ratios enabling improvement in fuel economy. 1 gallon of gasoline=33.7

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AUGUST 18, 2015

Nissan announced that the all-new Murano, including the hybrid version ( earlier post ), is officially available for sale from its joint venture in China, Dongfeng Nissan Passenger vehicle company (DFL-PV). gasoline engine, as well as superior fuel economy similar to the 2.0L gasoline engine.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 29, 2012

Singapore will implement a new Carbon Emissions-Based Vehicle Scheme (CEV) on 1 January 2012, providing rebates to qualified new cars, taxis, and imported used cars with low carbon emissions, and imposing an equivalent surcharge on higher emitting vehicles.

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MAY 15, 2009

The Civic GX was formerly produced at Honda’s East Liberty, Ohio plant and has ten years of proven performance as a natural gas powered vehicle. The Civic GX is the only natural gas vehicle built by a major automaker in the US. As a result, the GX is certified by the EPA as an Inherently Low Emissions Vehicle (ILEV).

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NOVEMBER 5, 2009

The Renault-Nissan Alliance, the French Atomic Energy Commission (CEA) and the French Strategic Investment Fund (FSI) signed a letter of intent to set up a joint venture company that would develop and manufacture batteries for electric vehicles, under the patronage of Christian Estrosi, the French Minister for Industry. Earlier post.).

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NOVEMBER 30, 2010

The 2011 Honda Insight hybrid, now on sale in the US, gains new standard features and the addition of a value-oriented entry model featuring an MSRP starting at $18,200. All Insight models are equipped with Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) for 2011, which was previously exclusive to the Insight EX. L/100km combined).

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MAY 8, 2012

The following Transphorm products are now available for sale as evaluation samples through the Transphorm website to approved customers: TPS30xxPK series – 600 V, 2-4-6 A, GaN diode in the industry standard TO-220 package. TPH3006PS- 600V, 180 mohm GaN transistor in the industry standard TO-220 package.

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JULY 25, 2014

A new study of factors influencing fleet managers’ adoption of electric vehicles has found that testing new technologies was the strongest driver of initial EV adoption, followed by lowering environmental impacts; government grants; and improving the organization’s public image. Sierzchula (2014) Click to enlarge. —Sierzchula (2014).

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MARCH 10, 2009

The all-new 2010 Honda Insight goes on-sale 24 March with a manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) of $19,800 for the entry-level Insight LX, American Honda Motor Co., The five-passenger, five-door dedicated hybrid vehicle is powered by an Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) system comprising a 1.3-liter

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FEBRUARY 2, 2013

The US Department of Energy (DOE) Vehicle Technology Program is seeking public comment on the draft of an upcoming solicitation ( DE-FOA-0000793 ) totaling more than $50 million for new research projects that will develop advanced technologies to improve vehicle performance and increase fuel economy.

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Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 9, 2010

At the start of the year Honda unveiled a concept vehicle previewing a new economy car the company was developing specifically for emerging markets and scheduled for sale in 2011. The concept was the simply titled the Honda New Small Concept and it featured a fairly conventional hatchback design with enough space to seat five.

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FEBRUARY 4, 2011

A new study sponsored by Indiana University concludes that President Obama’s vision of one million plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) on US roads by 2015 will require concentrated efforts action from all stakeholders— the auto industry, federal government, the scientific community, and consumers—to be realized. —John D.

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Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Picking the Top 10 electric car makers now involves making some choices as the number of vehicles available increases. It’s a robust list of a variety of models–the majority of which are focused on the hot crossover segment–with total sales of more than 150,000 from six major automaker groups.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 5, 2009

In other words, Nissan’s objective is to build a series of models on the same platform at three overseas production sites for sale in more than 160 countries. And this new line-up of compact vehicles had to generate huge volume as well as profits. Tags: Fuel Efficiency Vehicle Manufacturers.

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