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Steel LCA study: lightweighting with advanced high-strength steel produces lower GHG emissions than with aluminum

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If material production phase emissions continue to be overlooked, negative effects on the environment will begin before the vehicle is ever driven. Steel offers the best solution for the environment, the best performance and cost effective solution for automakers, and ultimately the best value for consumers.

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IHS Global Insight Report Projects That Plugged-in Vehicles Could Capture 20% of the Global Market by 2030

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Plug-in electric vehicles—plug-in hybrids and full battery-powered—will represent nearly 20% of the global market for light vehicles in 2030, according to findings in a study on the business case for Plugged-in Electric Vehicles (PEVs) by automotive industry analysts at IHS Global Insight. market share for plug-in hybrids and a 9.9%

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Michelin doesn’t want you to buy as many EV tires

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Michelin sees a future in which its tires might be more expensive but last much longer and be much less impactful on the environment. Tire Manufacturers Association, synthetic polymers make up about 24% of the material in passenger vehicle and light truck tires. According to information from the U.S. Tire ingredients. – U.S.

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MECA report finds additional NOx emission reductions from new heavy-duty trucks achievable and cost-effective

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which are regulated under the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) because of their adverse effects on human health and the environment. NO x is a precursor for both ground level ozone and secondary PM 2.5

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euroFOT study demonstrates how driver assistance systems can increase safety and fuel efficiency

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Driver Assistance technologies such as those tested in euroFOT may have a positive effect on driver behavior and improving the understanding of their potential to impact road safety, traffic efficiency and the environment, according to the consortium. A warning light then indicates that another vehicle is in that position.

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Taking another look at methanol as an alternative transportation fuel for the US

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A recent white paper by Leslie Bromberg of MIT’s Plasma Science and Fusion Center and Wai K. Multiple ways exist for introduction of methanol into the fuel infrastructure (light blends or heavy blends) and into vehicles (light duty or heavy duty applications). Performance of methanol FFVs—i.e.,

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Navigant Research forecasts new EV global sales of > 346,000 units in 2014; 10 predictions for the year

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During 2014, the global plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) industry is poised to grow by 86% and will surpass more than 346,000 new vehicles sold, according to a new white paper—“ Electric Vehicles: 10 Predictions for 2014 ”—published by Navigant Research. PEV makers pursue revenue beyond vehicle sales. million tons.

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