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UK auto industry warns anti-diesel agenda and slow uptake of EVs could mean missing 2021 CO2 targets; rising CO2 average in 2017

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The warning came as a new report published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) confirmed that the fleet average CO 2 of newly registered cars rose for the first time in 2017, despite vehicles becoming ever more efficient. in 2017 to 119,821 units. of the overall new car market in 2017.

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Germany pumping €1B into plug-in vehicle subsidies, infrastructure; base price cap of €60K

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billion) into subsidies for plug-in vehicles and the supporting charging infrastructure, beginning next month. Electric car buyers will receive a €4,000 (US$4,500) subsidy; buyers of plug-ins will receive €3,000 (US$3,400). The German government will put approximately €1 billion (US$1.1 The total funding is limited to €1.2

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European automakers define recommendations to standardize charging of plug-in vehicles; 2017 for harmonized application

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The joint industry proposal will enable the use of one type of plug independent of car make, electricity provider or country. Harmonized rules for Phase 2 should apply to new vehicle types starting as of 2017, says ACEA. The auto industry advocates full implementation for new vehicle types from 2017.

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New Open Fuel Standard Act would set minimum requirement for non-petroleum fuel capability in new automobiles

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2493 ) which would require 30% of new automobiles in 2016, 50% in 2017, and 50% in each subsequent year, to operate on non-petroleum fuels in addition to or instead of petroleum based fuels. The auto industry had criticized the 95% requirement as unattainable, noted the Methanol Institute, which came out strongly in support of the new bill.

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Audi locating high-voltage battery development center at Neckarsulm

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Audi is already developing high-voltage batteries for plug-in hybrids (PHEV) in Neckarsulm. High-voltage batteries and electric engines make up an important strategic component of future value creation in a transformed auto industry. Audi is establishing a high-voltage battery development center at the Neckarsulm site.

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Waxman/Markey Bill Accelerates Infrastructure and Build-out for Plug-Ins, Calls for Harmonization of Motor Vehicle GHG Standards; 3% of Emissions Allowances for Cap-and-Trade Go to Auto Industry

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2454 , The American Clean Energy and Security Act—which establishes a cap-and-trade program also contains a number of provisions for accelerating the deployment of a vehicle charging infrastructure and the manufacturing of plug-in electric drive vehicles. Large scale electrification program.

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Center for Automotive Research calls long-run economic risk to auto industry of mandating permanent fuel economy standards very serious; recommends periodic reviews

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Plug-in hybrids dominate market penetration in 2025 under CAR scenario IV (62 mpg CAFE standard). This loss would happen by 2025 but would start to cumulate with the increase in standards in 2017. process of the proposed and final MY 2017-2025 fuel economy and greenhouse gas rules. Source: CAR. Click to enlarge. The review.