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China publishes plan to boost fuel-efficient and new energy vehicles and domestic auto industry; targeting 500K PHEVs and EVs in 2015, rising to 2M by 2020

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L/100km (34 mpg US) with the fuel consumption of energy-efficient vehicles dropping to 5.9 L/100km (40 mpg US) or less. L/100km (47 mpg US), with energy-efficient passenger car fuel consumption dropping to 4.5 mpg US) or less. Under the plan, by 2015 average passenger car fuel consumption is targeted to drop to 6.9

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Study finds NYC Clean Air Taxi rules successful in cutting pollution

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mpg, and corresponding estimates of nitric oxide (NO) and total particulate (PM T ). —Dustin Fry, MPH, a researcher at Drexel University Dornsife School of Public Health. The findings are published in the Journal of Exposure Science & Environmental Epidemiology. exhaust emissions declined by 82% and 49%, respectively.

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Chinese automakers bring hybrids and plug-ins to Detroit, Geneva auto shows

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As a listed company in both Hong Kong and Shanghai stock markets, GAC Group’s main business covers vehicle and component R&D; manufacturing; sales & logistics; automotive finance/insurance; and relevant services. Guangzhou Automobile Group. GAC Group owns several production vehicle brands such as “Trumpchi”, GAC Gonow, GAC and GAC Yangcheng.

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Aptera Unveils Pre-Production 2e, Suppliers

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In a press conference in Carlsbad, California, Aptera Motors unveiled the pre-production version of the electric three-wheel, 200+ mpg Aptera 2e along with 23 strategic suppliers , including GE; A123Systems for the Li-ion battery pack; Remy International for the drive motor ( earlier post ); and BorgWarner for the single ratio transaxle.

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First European Lighthouse Project for Hydrogen Fuel Cars to Launch in Norway; 17 Fuel Cell Vehicles and Refueling Station in 2011

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million (US$25 million) financed by company contributions as well as European and national funding from Norway and Denmark. mpg US) in the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC). liters diesel equivalent/100 km (74 mpg US) and a range of 450 kilometers (280 miles) in NEDC, thanks to 700 bar H 2 tanks. The project has a budget of €19.5

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Enova Delivers Hybrid Drive Systems to First Auto Works for Hybrid Buses

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The Jiefang 12-meter hybrid bus can carry 103 passengers and travel at a maximum speed of 85 km/h (53 mph). mpg US) and discharge 20% less emissions. The Enova drive system will be integrated and branded under the name of Jiefang. The bus meets Euro III emission standards. It will consume 30 liters of fuel every 100 kilometers (7.8

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Aptera delays 2e until 2010

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During the past 12 months, the company’s initial offering – the aerodynamic Aptera 2e, an all-electric, three-wheeled two-seater that gets the equivalent of 200-plus mpg – has evolved from concept to near reality. “However, we now have to adjust our production schedule to align with financing realities.

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