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Canada aligns with US on light-duty vehicle GHGs, Tier 3 regulations and heavy-duty vehicle fuel efficiency

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These vehicles and fuels regulatory initiatives are aligned with those of the United States. The final Regulations Amending the Passenger Automobile and Light Truck Greenhouse Gas Emission Regulations for model year 2017 and beyond will be published in the Canada Gazette, Part II, on 8 October. GHG regulations. Heavy-duty vehicles.

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California EV rebate demand exceeds CVRP funding; rebates have gone to nearly 65% of all California EV owners

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In response to strong demand for electric vehicles, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) expects rebate funds for the statewide Clean Vehicle Rebate Project (CVRP) to be exhausted within 30 days. Electric vehicles (EVs) account for nearly 8% of all light-duty vehicles sold in California. on 16 April 2021 to discuss next steps.

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In-wheel electric drive company Protean Electric raises $40M; JV with Weifu

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The Series E financing proceeds will support Protean’s on-going business activities and help to establish a global licensing model covering all key markets. Operating since 1958 in China, Weifu Group leads in automotive fuel intake and exhaust systems. The investor group is led by Weifu High-Technology Group Co.,

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Achates: LD opposed-piston, 2-stroke diesel can meet 2025 final CAFE, Tier 3 standards for full-size pickup; 30% better FE than Cummins ATLAS

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Brake specific fuel consumption map for the LD Achates opposed-piston engine. the developer of a family of two-stroke compression-ignition opposed-piston engines ( earlier post ), has performed an in-depth study on the performance and emissions of light-duty version of its engine packaged for a full-size pickup truck. Click to enlarge.

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Wrightspeed secures $5M in funding for series hybrid drive system for high-performance vehicles and medium- to heavy-duty trucks; gas turbine as extender

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the developer of the high-performance electric X1, has secured $5 million in a Series A financing from a private investor. The funding will be used to support the development of Wrightspeed’s Digital DriveSystem—an extended-range hybrid electric drive system targeted at high fuel consumption (e.g., Wrightspeed, Inc.,

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Road Test: 2022 Maserati Ghibli Trofeo

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The EPA estimates fuel economy to be 13 mpg city/20 highway/16 combined running on 91 octane. It is obvious the Ghibli buyer won’t be looking for high fuel mileage, but raw power and exhilarating driving. The electronically-assisted steering was direct, but light to the feel. The base Ghibli engine is a Ferrari-based 3.0-liter

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European Automotive Industry Outlines RD Priorities for EU Green Car Initiative

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Under the Energy and Environment category, CLEPA and EUCAR call for a major focus on the electrification of the vehicle, including work on hybrid, plug-in, electric drive, hydrogen and fuel cell vehicles. The priorities in this area also include work on renewable/alternative fuels and related drivetrains.