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Exploring the Appeal of JDM Cars

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JDM stands for “Japanese Domestic Market,” referring to vehicles originally designed and manufactured for sale in Japan. Popular JDM car models include the Nissan Skyline GT-R, Subaru Impreza WRX STI, Toyota Supra , Honda NSX, Mazda RX-7, and Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, among others. What are some popular JDM car models?

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Nissan leads with transfer of California ZEV credits out for year ending 30 Sep 2014

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Under ZEV accounting, credits earned are multiplied by the g/mile NMOG fleet average requirement for the appropriate model year. IVMs in 2013 were BMW, Hyundai, Kia, Land Rover, Mazda, Mercedes Benz, Subaru and Volkswagen. In the ZEV Regulation, g/mi NMOG is used only as index (which decreases over time)—i.e.,it

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California ARB considering modifications to ZEV regs to provide more flexibility for intermediate volume manufacturers

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At that Board Hearing, five IVMs—Jaguar Land Rover, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Subaru, and Volvo—presented their proposal for changes to the ZEV regulation that would provide them with adjustments they felt necessary to allow them time to come into the advanced technology vehicle market. three years to make up ZEV credit deficits.

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EPA trends report sees record levels of average new vehicle fuel economy and CO2 emissions for MY 2012; role of new gasoline vehicle technologies

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From MY 1987 through MY 2004, on a fleet-wide basis, automotive technology innovation was generally utilized to support vehicle attributes other than CO 2 emissions and fuel economy, such as weight, performance, and utility. mpg, while Mazda had the second largest increase of 2.1 Click to enlarge.

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California ARB mods to ZEV regulations for IVMs would result in ~1.9% drop in total ZEV/TZEV units 2018-2025; no impact on air quality requirements

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In other words, the automakers still have to meet the fleet-based emissions requirements through their sales mix. Its goal was and is to reduce the environmental impact of light-duty vehicles through the gradual introduction of ZEVs into the California fleet. ARB first adopted the ZEV Regulation in 1990. Click to enlarge.

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China puts its electric vehicles on center stage - China automotive news

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

" One key move GM is counting on to make the Volt more affordable in China is government incentives, whether they are cash incentives for customers or subsidies for fleet purchases by government agencies. "Theyre very much interested in the payback, so we have to be [make sure] value is there." Chengdu Auto to be Chinas No.1.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Plans "large demonstration fleet" late 2009. Committed to sales of 10,000 or more vehicles in late 2010, with increasing production in 2011. Mazda Ford Partner was reported to be developing Series PHEV based on Mazda 5 MPV platform. Expected deposits in 2009 and first sales in CA in 2010. Plans Saturn Vue PHEV-10.

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