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Automotive Environment Analyst - April

Published by: Automotive World

Published: Apr. 1, 2006 - 36 Pages


Table of Contents


Belgium: UTC Power and Van Hool to jointly develop hydrogen fuel-cell hybrid bus


Canada: Honda to sell fuel cell cars by 2010



China: Kinglong Suzhou unveils fuel cell coach



Germany: Umicore and Solvay collaborate on fuel cell technology


Germany: Webasto and Vaillant to collaborate on fuel cells



US: AC Transit introduces three hydrogen fuel cell buses



China: Geely considers production of hybrids at Xiangtan factory

China: Eaton to supply diesel hybrid drive for prototype Beiqi Foton buses



Japan: Toyota begins Lexus GS450h hybrid sales

Japan: Toyota Auto Body to double Prius capacity

Japan: Toyota copyright battle continues



Sweden: Saab to launch hybrid car by 2010



UK: First all-hybrid private hire car operation opened



US: Paccar aims for 30% improvement in vehicle fuel efficiency

US: GM delivers diesel hybrid bus to Tulsa transit fleet

US: Fleet tests begin for Ovonics' hydrogen hybrid vehicle

US: Ford offers incentives on Escape Hybrid

US: Ford urged to build hybrid Crown Victoria cabs

US: Michigan community college to offer hybrid vehicle repair classes

US: Quantum delivers hydrogen hybrid vehicles to Burbank

US: Army begins field testing UQM-powered diesel hybrid-electric vehicles



Belgium: Manufacturers and fuel suppliers launch alliance to promote synthetic fuels



Brazil: Agrale introduces biodiesel and LPG powered tractor models

Brazil: General Motors sells 300,000th flex-fuel vehicle

Brazil: Volkswagen introduces flex-fuel Golf



France: DaimlerChrysler partners with Matra to market GEM electric vehicles



Germany: BMW to produce bi-fuel 7-Series by 2009



Italy: Iveco cautions on biodiesel use



India: Tata and ATFCAN to launch CNG bus demo project



Japan: Research centre produces diesel from wood biomass

Japan: Osaka plant to produce ethanol from waste wood



Sweden: Scania outlines environmental approach



Switzerland: Capital's fleet to run on sewage gas



Thailand: No fear of local ethanol shortage, assures minister



UK: Supermarket chain Morrisons opens country's first retail E85 pump



US: DaimlerChrysler joins voluntary partnership to promote biodiesel

US: Ford petitions Congress for more E85 pumps

US: General Motors and Abengoa Bioenergy to introduce E85 at Kroger fuelling sites in Texas

US: General Motors' Janesville plant rolls out 500,000th flex-fuel model

US: General Motors to collaborate with VeraSun on ethanol availability

US: InnovaTek and Seattle BioFuels produce hydrogen from biodiesel

US: LA Metro orders another 96 Cummins L Gas Plus-powered buses

US: Minnesota opens 200th E85 refuelling station

US: Wisconsin Governor renews commitment to biofuels

US: United States topples Brazil to become top global ethanol producer in 2005

US: DME engine featured in Nissan Diesel trucks



Germany: Mercedes engine boss predicts VGTs for gasoline engines

Germany: MAN's heavy-duty D26 engine plans unfold



Japan: Mitsubishi upgrades Canter engines for Euro 4



Netherlands: DAF's MX engine migrates 'downrange' to CF chassis



Sweden: Volvo reluctantly extends EGR option in Europe



US: DaimlerChrysler's US diesels to get DPFs for EPA '07



China: Toyota relies on local supplier for nickel-hydrogen cells



Japan: Denso develops compact hybrid components



US: Dana announces new hydrogen recovery application for fuel-cell and hybrid vehicles

US: Speedemissions to sell patented emissions technology



Belgium: EU summit to discuss higher targets for renewable energy

Belgium: EU adopts urban 'thematic' strategy



China: Shanghai to invest Yuan 1.5bn for hybrid development



Germany: Government boosts biofuel blend in fossil fuels



Malaysia: GHope urges government to offer tax incentives to biodiesel firms



Germany: Government to invest another €500m in hydrogen vehicles



South Africa: Government considering ways to boost biofuels industry



South Korea: Government to invest Won 144.9bn to increase hybrid sales



Spain: Big government incentives for early Euro 4/5 compliance

Spain: EU emission rules could hurt vehicle manufacturers, says Minister



US: DOE offers funding for research into on-board hydrogen storage



UK: Government to fall short of emissions target



US: New legislation proposed to boost use of alternative fuels

US: EPA's renewable fuels strategy mired in credit-trading complexities

US: CARB looks again at NO2 emissions of retrofit DPFs



Vietnam: Government to cut sulphur content in fuel



Australia: Australian Ethanol to begin construction of Swan Hill ethanol facility



Austria: Neste Oil and OMV to build new biodiesel plant



Canada: Co-operative plans US$90m ethanol plant in Ontario



Mozambique: Petromoc and agricultural cooperative to invest US$125m in ethanol plant



Netherlands: Vopak and Biopetrol to build country's biggest biodiesel plant



Philippines: Government urged to convert sugar mills into ethanol plants

Philippines: Bronzeoak to invest in Bukidnon ethanol plant



South Africa: Ethanol Africa to build eight ethanol plants



US: Louis Dreyfus to build largest biodiesel plant in Indiana

US: Two firms to build renewable fuel plants in Iowa

US: Panda Energy receives approval for new ethanol plant

US: Nova Energy to build two biodiesel refineries



Abstract

Automotive Environment Analyst is a dedicated round-up of all the latest global happenings and analysis specific to the automotive industry’s quest to improve emissions and air quality. Covered topics include:
  • lternative fuels
  • Business models
  • Conventional engines
  • Corporate strategy
  • Fuel cells
  • Government policy
  • Hybrids
  • Joint ventures
  • Key personnel
  • Manufacturing
  • New technology
  • New products
  • Research and development
Automotive Environment Analyst speaks of the current trends in alternative fuel development. More and more vehicle manufacturers are coming out with models that run on greener fuels like ethanol and CNG. The report covers the latest car launches, the latest fuels and vehicle upgrades. With gasoline prices skyrocketing, buyers are increasingly demanding greener cars. The report also talks of the changes occurring in the emerging markets as they try to keep up with the fast pace of the developed countries.

Newly drafted emission laws the world over also find a place in the report. Components and technologies essential for curbing pollution are also covered. As well as all this, the report gives updates on hybrid sales, keeping track of the performance of major vehicle manufacturers globally.

Automotive Environment Analyst provides both broad macro-economic information as well as detailed focus analysis down to vehicle or supplier level: there is no better way to stay informed on the latest developments in the automotive industry and how this affects and is formed by our global environment.

Who relies on this report?
  • Vehicle manufacturers
  • Suppliers
  • Consultants
  • Investment Banks/Finance/Venture capital


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