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Proterra files for Chapter 11

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While our best-in-class EV and battery technologies have set an industry standard, we have faced various market and macroeconomic headwinds, that have impacted our ability to efficiently scale all of our opportunities simultaneously.

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Lordstown Motors files for Chapter 11, sues Foxconn; selling off Endurance electric pickup

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Lordstown is commencing a comprehensive marketing and sale process for the Endurance electric pickup and related assets. Jefferies is acting as financial advisor to the Company, and White & Case LLP is acting as legal counsel. Earlier post.) Earlier post.)

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Fraunhofer ISI/ICCT analysis of PHEV data finds real-world CO2 emissions 2-4x higher than official values

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For the study, the authors analyzed a comprehensive dataset of the real-world usage patterns for plug-in hybrid vehicles in Europe, North America, and China. The researchers also took into account data on company cars that had been provided by fleet managers. —ICCT Director Dr. Peter Mock.

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Navigant Research forecasts new EV global sales of > 346,000 units in 2014; 10 predictions for the year

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Broadly, Navigant expects expansion in both the higher end of the market (thereby putting competitive pressure on Tesla Motors), as Audi, BMW, Cadillac, Mercedes, Saab, and Volvo introduce their first plug-in cars. Navigant’s 10 predictions of significant trends shaping the PEV market in 2014 are: Click to enlarge.

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Pacific states and BC agree to align GHG and clean energy policies; targeting 10% new vehicle ZEV purchases by 2016

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The agreement has no legal effect and imposes no legally binding obligation. Washington will set binding limits on carbon emissions and deploy market mechanisms to meet those limits. The Pacific Coast already has the highest penetration of electric cars in North America. Earlier post.)

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Continental, Knorr-Bremse partner on highly automated driving in commercial vehicles; platooning first

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Knorr-Bremse will offer the complete system to commercial vehicle manufacturers in Europe, North America and Asia. At the driving planning and decision making level, Continental supplies the basic functions used in the passenger car market, including the high-performance control unit for automated driving functions.

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Toyota to pay $180M penalty for Clean Air Act reporting violations

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The United States has filed and simultaneously settled a civil lawsuit against Toyota Motor Corporation, Toyota Motor North America Inc., At the meeting, EPA rejected this EDIR process as not timely considering warranty claims, despite the incorporation of the 4% California trigger.

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