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EPA: GHG emissions standards for cars and light trucks should be revised; joint process with NHTSA (updated with more reactions)

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Administrator Pruitt also announced the start of a joint process with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to develop a notice and comment rulemaking to set revised GHG emissions standards and Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards. The Obama Administration’s determination was wrong. This decision takes the U.S.

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Ford and Zotye forming JV in China for EVs; Ford’s third JV in the country

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a new 50:50 joint venture that will offer a range of stylish and affordable all-electric vehicles for consumers in China under a new indigenous brand. and board director of Zotye Auto. Zotye Auto is a pioneer in the Chinese all-electric vehicle segment. and Jiangling Motors Corporation. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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USAMP and A/SP receive $6M from DOE for automotive advanced high-strength steel project

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USAMP is a wholly owned subsidiary of USCAR focused on developing materials and processes that enable the high volume production of vehicles that are half the mass, more recyclable, of equal or better quality and durability, and are as affordable as vehicles today. Earlier post.). and General Motors Co.

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Volvo follows in Stellantis’ footsteps and departs from ACEA

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As the auto industry splinters over the switch to electric vehicles, Volvo Cars AB is the second major manufacturer to leave Europe’s auto lobby. Carlos Tavares, the CEO of Stellantis, has been one of the most outspoken advocates for a slower shift in the automotive industry. I’d love to hear from you!

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Nissan announces new strategy for customer ownership experience; leveraging connected car, big data, and personalization

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In his presentation of the new strategy, Kent O’Hara, Nissan Corporate Vice President and head of the Global Aftersales Division noted that Nissan’s innovation in electric vehicles means that customers will benefit from less expensive servicing due to fewer parts and prolonged maintenance intervals. The ultimate goal is hyper-personalization.”

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Final US mpg rules through 2031 go easy on gas trucks, SUVs

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The final rules for Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE), announced Friday by the Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), set the prescribed improvement at 2% annually for passenger cars and 2% annually for light trucks for those model years.

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EcoMotors Names Donald Runkle CEO; Power Density as the Holy Grail

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EcoMotors International, a Khosla-funded startup working to commercialize a diesel opoc (opposed-piston, opposed-cylinder) engine ( earlier post ), has named auto industry veteran Donald Runkle as its new CEO. EcoMotors was founded in 2008 by Prof. Don Runkle. Don Runkle.

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