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In Europe, industry and environmentalists call for binding targets for infrastructure for zero-emission trucks

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APRIL 15, 2021

The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) and Transport & Environment (T&E) made this call to the European Commission in a joint letter. he future is electric, even for trucks. —Martin Daum, ACEA Commercial Vehicle Board Chair and CEO of Daimler Truck AG.

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BMW Group, Daimler, Ford, Audi & Porsche JV for up to 350 kW CCS ultra-fast charging network along major highways in Europe

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 29, 2016

BMW Group, Daimler AG, Ford Motor Company and Volkswagen Group with Audi and Porsche have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to create the highest-powered charging network in Europe. The network is intended to serve all CCS equipped vehicles to facilitate the BEV adoption in Europe.

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Diesel market share in Europe drops below 50%; offset by increased gasoline engine sales; implications for climate targets

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OCTOBER 1, 2017

of new car registrations in the first half of 2017, according to the European Association of Automobile Manufacturers (ACEA). Automakers are cautioning that this shift to gasoline engines—with their higher CO 2 values—will pose additional challenges to meeting future CO 2 reduction targets.

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JATO: global vehicle sales fall by 39% in March; electrified vehicles up to 17.4% new registration market share in Europe

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APRIL 30, 2020

The industry is being impacted largely by the uncertainty for the future, and this issue started to arise even before the pandemic took hold. China, Europe, and the US all posted double-digit declines in March. However, Europe was hit the hardest, with the lowest number of sales for March in 38 years. million units.

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ACEA study finds cost still strong deterrent for EV uptake across Europe; calls for “realistic” targets recognizing affordability

Green Car Congress

JULY 2, 2018

A new study by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) finds that the affordability of electric cars remains a strong deterrent for customers across the EU, along with lack of infrastructure and lack of investment in infrastructure. There is no doubt that this is the future. —Erik Jonnaert.

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Volvo Group, Daimler Truck and TRATON GROUP to form €500M JV for European high-performance charging network for heavy-duty trucks

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JULY 6, 2021

Leading commercial vehicle manufacturers Volvo Group, Daimler Truck and the TRATON GROUP have signed a non-binding agreement to install and operate a high-performance public charging network for battery-electric heavy-duty long-haul trucks and coaches across Europe.

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Volkswagen Group has 37 competence centers and IT labs working on future mobility solutions

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FEBRUARY 28, 2017

The Volkswagen Group is in the midst of transforming itself from an automobile manufacturer into one of the world’s leading mobility companies. At our IT labs and competence centers far removed from established structures, we are developing customized solutions for mobility of the future.

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Tesla Model Y exports to Europe start strong with 8,210 units in first month

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AUGUST 15, 2021

Tesla China exported 8,210 Model Y vehicles to Europe in July, starting off the third quarter strong. This is an impressive number as it corresponded to the first batch of Model Ys sent to Europe from the company’s newly-christened “export hub.” Giga Shanghai’s export volume increased by 385% month-over-month.

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40,000 pre-built charging piles in North America, the status quo of charging piles in Europe, America and Japan

Setec Powerr

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

Europe and the United States vigorously develop But it’s not evenly distributed. The current number of public charging piles cannot meet the growing demand in the future. therefore , European Association of automobile manufacturers ?ACEA? General motors at 10 month 26 Announced Wednesday , As 7.5

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European automotive sector calls for vehicle renewal incentives to kickstart economic recovery after COVID-19; 25-point action plan

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MAY 6, 2020

The response to COVID-19 is having a major impact on the economy, with retail and manufacturing activity crippled without precedence and concerns mounting on consumer sentiment. Purchase and investment incentives should be based on similar criteria across Europe, drawing on both national and EU funding.

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European consortium launches 4-year, $80M L3Pilot research project to test Level 3, 4 autonomous driving in 11 countries

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

Thirteen European automobile manufacturers, suppliers, research institutes and universities, and small and mid-sized companies will operate 100 vehicles with 1,000 drivers under real conditions and in a wide range of applications. —Aria Etemad from Volkswagen Group Research, project coordinator L3Pilot.

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EC makes €24.2M available to the development of electromobility in Europe

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MARCH 31, 2011

million), in partnership with 42 partners from the industries, utilities, electric car manufacturers, municipalities, universities and technology and research institutions. This is a very promising initiative for the future. The European Commission will support a cross-European electromobility initiative, Green eMotion, worth €41.8

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European Parliament proposes 40% cut in new car CO2 by 2030; acceleration of sales of electric and low-emission cars

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 4, 2018

Manufacturers whose average CO 2 emissions exceed these targets will pay a fine to the EU budget, to be used for up-skilling workers affected by changes in the automotive sector, the MEPs agreed. We can only hope that national governments bring some realism to the table when adopting their common position on the future CO2 targets next week.

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European auto industry proposes further 20% cut in passenger car CO2 by 2030 from 2021; conditional on EV uptake and infrastructure; no ZEV mandate

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

At the Frankfurt Motor Show, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) outlined the industry’s proposal for a pathway to future CO 2 reductions: a 20% CO 2 reduction for passenger cars by 2030, compared to 2021. A midpoint will then be derived from the translated manufacturer-specific WLTP targets for 2021.

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GAC Group begins construction of $6.5B industrial park for electric and intelligent vehicles

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MAY 9, 2017

China-based automobile manufacturer Guangzhou Automobile Group (GAC Group), the parent company of GAC Motor, has begun construction of a large industrial park for electric and intelligent vehicles as part of its efforts to boost its electric vehicle business. Click to enlarge.

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Volvo makes its last diesel car and puts it in a museum

Baua Electric

MARCH 27, 2024

But those days are over now as the company moves toward an all-electric future. But the records don’t go any further back, leaving 12 years unaccounted for, so that total number is a lot higher in reality, reports Automotive News Europe. By 2035, all new cars and vans registered in Europe will be zero-emission.

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Volkswagen Group to invest €51.6B over next five years; seeking to make itself future-proof

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NOVEMBER 19, 2010

We are systematically pursuing the goals of our Strategy 2018 to further increase our profitability and to make Volkswagen the world’s most future-proof automotive group. The Volkswagen Group is one of the world’s leading automobile manufacturers and the largest carmaker in Europe. —Prof.

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ACEA: data show EU market for electric cars highly fragmented; need for inclusive measures

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 1, 2017

The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) has published new data demonstrating the correlation between the market uptake of electrically-chargeable vehicles (ECVs) and both GDP and customer incentives. But just like its €64,000 GDP, more than twice the EU average, Norway’s ECV share of 29% is an exception in Europe.

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National Electric Vehicle Sweden AB (NEVS) and Dongfeng Motor Corporation enter strategic cooperation, focused on new energy vehicles

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AUGUST 17, 2015

NEVS will support Dongfeng on their own brands to meet regulations and technical specifications of overseas markets, and assist DFM to develop important markets in Europe and North America. Dongfeng Motor Corporation (DFM) is the third biggest Chinese state-owned automobile manufacturer headquartered in Wuhan, Hubei Province.

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Mercedes-Benz to begin equipping top models with CO2 air conditioning systems starting in 2017; adapting other models for R1234yf

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 20, 2015

From 2017, Mercedes-Benz will offer in Europe the S- and E-Class as the first production passenger cars equipped with CO 2 air conditioning systems. It is the first automobile manufacturer to award not only development contracts but also to place production orders for CO2 air conditioning systems and their components.

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R?sselsheim Engineering Center developing next four-cylinder gasoline engine generation for Groupe PSA; optimized for hybrids

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JUNE 14, 2018

The new generation of engines is designated for use in all Groupe PSA brands in China, Europe and North America, meeting the future emission standards of these markets. Groupe PSA has currently established 15 Centers of Competence in Rüsselsheim: Future technologies: Hydrogen & fuel cells. Market-introduction will begin in 2022.

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EUCAR Recommends European 8th Research Framework Program Make Sustainable Mobility a Priority

Green Car Congress

APRIL 23, 2010

The paper is EUCAR’s initial contribution to what will be a multi-stakeholder discussion between the Commission, Member States, European Parliament, industry and academia to define Europe’s R&D focus up to 2020. Ecological and efficient manufacturing. Tags: Electric (Battery) Europe Policy Research.

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The European electric vehicle market continues to grow

Setec Powerr

AUGUST 11, 2022

According to data released by BloombergNEF, Europe now accounts for 34% of global electric vehicle sales and is the second largest worldwide market after China. million electric vehicles will be sold in Europe in 2021, up 66% year-over-year, accounting for 19% of all new vehicle sales and only 3.6%

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Events and shows related to electric vehicles in 2023 around the world

Electric Vehicles India

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Green mobility soars with more power with more support from governments The future of transportation lies in electric vehicles. Hear from a variety of speakers and gain insight into the future of electric mobility. Battery Show Europe is held annually and features product presentations, pre-conference workshops, and more.

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Study Concludes Cash for Clunkers Program Is an Expensive Way to Reduce Carbon; Paying Nearly 10x the Projected Price of Carbon Credits

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 14, 2009

The federal government’s Cash for Clunkers aims to stimulate the economy, provide relief for automobile manufacturers and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Knittel did not analyze the program’s other key objectives: stimulating the economy and providing relief for automobile manufacturers. However, the. However, the.

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EC proposes 95 grams CO2/km target for new cars by 2020, 147 grams for light vans; super credits for cars below 35g

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JULY 11, 2012

The proposals would amend two existing regulations establishing binding requirements for manufacturers to meet the 2015 mandatory target for cars and the 2017 target for vans. Europe and the US. Each European manufacturer will receive an individual annual average target for all its new cars registered in the EU in a given year.

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Potsdam/TUB/BMW report says cap-and-trade instrument for road transport fuels combined with vehicle efficiency metrics is the most promising policy approach to reduce transport GHG

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 21, 2010

tank-to-wheel-based fuel efficiency metrics, is the most promising policy option for future climate policy regulation of the road transport sector, according to a new study developed under the direction of Professor Ottmar Edenhofer of the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK). by offering discounts). —Professor Edenhofer.

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China realizes charging piles, complete vehicles and accessories to go overseas

Setec Powerr

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Among them, Russia’s new energy vehicles and their charging pile market prospects can be expected in the future. According to statistics from the China Automobile Dealers Association, my country’s auto exports will reach 2.015 million in 2021, a year-on-year increase of 101.1%, exceeding 2 million for the first time in history.

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Why Hybrids are gaining momentum amid EV frenzy | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

JANUARY 6, 2024

The trend is quite similar in the evolved markets of Europe and the US. Meanwhile, the Japanese car makers still feel that till prices of batteries don’t come down and the source of energy is not green, the hybrid is a very critical bridge to the emission requirement of the future.

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SwRI’s HEDGE Technology Eliminates Low-Speed Pre-Ignition in Highly Boosted Engines

Green Car Congress

JUNE 28, 2010

The presence of low-speed pre-ignition is considered a major impediment to automobile manufacturers’ efforts to aggressively downsize engines to reduce carbon dioxide emissions. This is a substantial development because it has the potential to affect every original equipment manufacturer (OEM).

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Mercedes-Benz unveils new Sprinter; focus on connectivity; electric drive in 2019; realizing adVANce

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FEBRUARY 7, 2018

As the first fully connected integral system solution, the third generation of the Sprinter demonstrates the development of the division from purely a vehicle manufacturer into a provider of complete transport and mobility solutions, the company said. New Sprinter embodies the adVANce future initiative. metric tons. Earlier post.)

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European automakers welcome Obama’s announcement of comprehensive US-Euro trade talks; major focus on regulatory convergence

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 14, 2013

The European Association of Automobile Manufacturers (ACEA) welcomes the talks, one of the elements of which will be addressing regulatory issues and non-tariff barriers such as different safety or environmental standards for cars. Politicians in the US and Europe should make this vision their common aim in the negotiations.

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Japan automakers going slow with biodiesel; JAMA maintains stance on B5 as maximum for now

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JANUARY 22, 2014

The Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA) is maintaining its stance on B5 (5% biodiesel, i.e., fatty acid methyl ester, blends) as the maximum until further findings and market observations on the use of B7 are reported. A study on future fuels for diesel vehicles. Source: JATOP.Click to enlarge.

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ZAP, Zhejiang Jonway Partner to Target China and Export EV Markets

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 22, 2010

US-based electric vehicle provider ZAP and China auto manufacturer Zhejiang Jonway Automobile Co. Jonway currently manufactures several thousand units per month of its A380 compact SUV in 3- and 5-door models and is expanding its product line with new model sedans and other automobiles. The Jonway A380. Click to enlarge.

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Looking Ahead: What’s Coming in the EV Industry 2022 and Beyond

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DECEMBER 20, 2021

Adoption of EVs by consumers, governments and automobile manufacturers has passed the critical turning point. regulators and shareholders willing to begin investing today to build future capacity. We are starting to see those heavy-duty electric trucks on the road in Europe.

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Ford Investing $550M to Retool SUV Plant to Produce Focus Small Car and EV

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MAY 6, 2009

Ford Motor Company is investing $550 million to transform its Michigan Assembly Plant into a flexible manufacturing complex that will build Ford’s next-generation Focus global small car along with a new battery-electric version of the Focus for the North American market. Earlier post.) The 2.866 million square-foot plant was built in 1957.

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Mercedes-Benz presents autonomous Future Truck 2025 research vehicle; “Highway Pilot”

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JULY 4, 2014

Mercedes-Benz unveiled the Future Truck 2025 in Magdeburg, Germany. Daimler Trucks demonstrated the vehicle on a trip along a section of the A14 autobahn near the city of Magdeburg, in which the Future Truck drove itself under realistic driving conditions. Sensor system in the Future Truck 2025. Click to enlarge. V2V and V2I.

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IEA technology and policy reports outline paths to halving fuel used for combustion-engined road transport in less than 40 years

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2012

The transport sector currently accounts for a fifth of global final energy consumption, and increased demand from this sector is expected to make up all future growth in oil use worldwide. Europe, South Asia, South America, etc.). Increase international collaboration on fuel economy.

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Separate MIT, IEA reports both outline major expansion in role of natural gas; caution on climate benefits

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JUNE 10, 2011

MIT: The Future of Natural Gas. Based on the work of the multidisciplinary team, with advice from a board of 18 leaders from industry, government and environmental groups, the report examined the future of natural gas through 2050 from the perspectives of technology, economics, politics, national security and the environment.

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ACEA says that without improved conditions, unlikely full potential of e-mobility will be met; need for standards, coordinated approach to incentives, R&D support; 2–8% market penetration for next decade

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 7, 2013

The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) is warning that under current conditions, it is unlikely that the full potential of e-mobility will be met. Ford of Europe, General Motors Europe, Hyundai Motor Europe, IVECO S.p.A., Ford of Europe, General Motors Europe, Hyundai Motor Europe, IVECO S.p.A.,

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

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2011

The European automobile manufacturers, though ACEA, the automobile manufacturers’ trade association, have defined a comprehensive set of recommendations to standardize the charging of electrically-chargeable vehicles. Global technical specification on “envelope”—vehicle inlet—for global solution.

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As An EV Maker, What Does It Take to Win the EV Race?

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OCTOBER 9, 2023

The Race Among The Automobile Manufacturers The internal combustion engine (ICE) has powered our cars for over a century and is being gradually replaced by electric vehicles (EVs). To win the EV race, an auto manufacturer must be firmly committed to sustainability. in 2020 and the trend is not going down.

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Volvo Cars calls for global standardized electric car charging, joins CharIN CCS effort

Green Car Congress

MARCH 9, 2016

Endorsed by the European Directive, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) and SAE International in the US, CCS is currently the only internationally standardized charging system covering conventional (AC) and different fast charging scenarios with one integrated system approach.

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All you need to know about lithium miners & battery producers

Electric Vehicles India

JUNE 23, 2021

The electric vehicle (EV) supply chain is reaching an inflexion point as consumers, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and governments accelerate the shift away from internal combustion engines (ICEs) and towards battery-powered vehicles. All you need to know about lithium miners & battery producers . The ICE sales are stalling.

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In Europe, industry and environmentalists call for binding targets for infrastructure for zero-emission trucks

BMW Group, Daimler, Ford, Audi & Porsche JV for up to 350 kW CCS ultra-fast charging network along major highways in Europe

Diesel market share in Europe drops below 50%; offset by increased gasoline engine sales; implications for climate targets

JATO: global vehicle sales fall by 39% in March; electrified vehicles up to 17.4% new registration market share in Europe

ACEA study finds cost still strong deterrent for EV uptake across Europe; calls for “realistic” targets recognizing affordability

Volvo Group, Daimler Truck and TRATON GROUP to form €500M JV for European high-performance charging network for heavy-duty trucks

Volkswagen Group has 37 competence centers and IT labs working on future mobility solutions

Tesla Model Y exports to Europe start strong with 8,210 units in first month

40,000 pre-built charging piles in North America, the status quo of charging piles in Europe, America and Japan

European automotive sector calls for vehicle renewal incentives to kickstart economic recovery after COVID-19; 25-point action plan

European consortium launches 4-year, $80M L3Pilot research project to test Level 3, 4 autonomous driving in 11 countries

EC makes €24.2M available to the development of electromobility in Europe

European Parliament proposes 40% cut in new car CO2 by 2030; acceleration of sales of electric and low-emission cars

European auto industry proposes further 20% cut in passenger car CO2 by 2030 from 2021; conditional on EV uptake and infrastructure; no ZEV mandate

GAC Group begins construction of $6.5B industrial park for electric and intelligent vehicles

Volvo makes its last diesel car and puts it in a museum

Volkswagen Group to invest €51.6B over next five years; seeking to make itself future-proof

ACEA: data show EU market for electric cars highly fragmented; need for inclusive measures

National Electric Vehicle Sweden AB (NEVS) and Dongfeng Motor Corporation enter strategic cooperation, focused on new energy vehicles

Mercedes-Benz to begin equipping top models with CO2 air conditioning systems starting in 2017; adapting other models for R1234yf

R?sselsheim Engineering Center developing next four-cylinder gasoline engine generation for Groupe PSA; optimized for hybrids

EUCAR Recommends European 8th Research Framework Program Make Sustainable Mobility a Priority

The European electric vehicle market continues to grow

Events and shows related to electric vehicles in 2023 around the world

Study Concludes Cash for Clunkers Program Is an Expensive Way to Reduce Carbon; Paying Nearly 10x the Projected Price of Carbon Credits

EC proposes 95 grams CO2/km target for new cars by 2020, 147 grams for light vans; super credits for cars below 35g

Potsdam/TUB/BMW report says cap-and-trade instrument for road transport fuels combined with vehicle efficiency metrics is the most promising policy approach to reduce transport GHG

China realizes charging piles, complete vehicles and accessories to go overseas

Why Hybrids are gaining momentum amid EV frenzy | Autocar Professional

SwRI’s HEDGE Technology Eliminates Low-Speed Pre-Ignition in Highly Boosted Engines

Mercedes-Benz unveils new Sprinter; focus on connectivity; electric drive in 2019; realizing adVANce

European automakers welcome Obama’s announcement of comprehensive US-Euro trade talks; major focus on regulatory convergence

Japan automakers going slow with biodiesel; JAMA maintains stance on B5 as maximum for now

ZAP, Zhejiang Jonway Partner to Target China and Export EV Markets

Looking Ahead: What’s Coming in the EV Industry 2022 and Beyond

Ford Investing $550M to Retool SUV Plant to Produce Focus Small Car and EV

Mercedes-Benz presents autonomous Future Truck 2025 research vehicle; “Highway Pilot”

IEA technology and policy reports outline paths to halving fuel used for combustion-engined road transport in less than 40 years

Separate MIT, IEA reports both outline major expansion in role of natural gas; caution on climate benefits

ACEA says that without improved conditions, unlikely full potential of e-mobility will be met; need for standards, coordinated approach to incentives, R&D support; 2–8% market penetration for next decade

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

As An EV Maker, What Does It Take to Win the EV Race?

Volvo Cars calls for global standardized electric car charging, joins CharIN CCS effort

All you need to know about lithium miners & battery producers

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