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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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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. Once fully phased-in, the Tier 3 exhaust emission standards would be as much as 80% lower than current Tier 2 emission standards.

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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.

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California adds $72.5M for cleaner diesel trucks, deployment of advanced vehicle technologies

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million to help California consumers purchase plug-in hybrid and zero-emission cars and light trucks. ARB’s Truck Loan Assistance Program received an additional $18 million to help small business fleet owners finance truck upgrades required under the ARB’s In-Use Truck and Bus Regulation.

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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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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 motors are light—approximately 40 lbs (18 kg)—and high power, delivering up to 250 hp (186 kW). Wrightspeed, Inc., medium and heavy-duty trucks) as well as high-performance vehicles.

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Tata AutoComp’s ‘Make in India’ push for EVs | Autocar Professional

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Furthermore, Tata AutoComp is exploring ways to develop certain products in composites that would offer better electro-thermal resistance as well as light-weighting. As for CNG or ethanol vehicles, they have a range of exhaust and emission after-treatment solutions.

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Road Test: 2022 Maserati Ghibli Trofeo

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One of the most annoying thing about cars that pretend to be a sports sedan, but really aren’t, is their faux or overpowering exhaust note. The electronically-assisted steering was direct, but light to the feel. The Ghibli doesn’t sell in big numbers as its exclusivity is limited to discriminating, well-financed buyers.