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Automotive Environment Analyst - May

Published by: Automotive World

Published: May. 1, 2006 - 38 Pages


Table of Contents



Argentina: Government offers biofuel investment incentives




Australia: Largest ever bus order specifies Euro 5 power



Brazil: Fiat to launch tetrafuel Siena

Brazil: Petrobras and Mitsui sign MoU to promote worldwide ethanol exports



Canada: Another Kyoto nation falls short

Canada: Hydrogenics receives General Motors order for fuel cell testing

Canada: Saskatchewan transit agency to test B2 biodiesel in half its fleet



China: Fiat to provide 1,000 natural gas engines for Beijing bus fleet

China: Shanghai firm begins dimethyl ether plant operations

China: US to import Shenzhen-built hybrid bus

China: Wu Zhou Long Motors delivers patented hybrid bus to AFV Solutions



Europe: Biodiesel output up 65% in 2005



Germany: “Recycling” fuel cell trial buses into world’s largest fleet

Germany: Government to set quotas for biofuel blending from 2007

Germany: Mercedes-Benz claims fuel savings from slicker AMT shifting



Hong Kong: Emission control retrofits demanded on older commercial vehicles



India: CleanFuel USA to invest US$5m in LPG stations

India: Students design gasoline-electric hybrid



Indonesia: Government considers compulsory fuel conservation policy

Indonesia: Local firms to build country’s first biodiesel plant by 2008



Japan: Mazda leases two dual-fuel hydrogen vehicles to Hiroshima

Japan: Nissan developing battery components for hybrids

Japan: Tokyo Gas looks to gasoline-NG cars

Japan: Toyota launches water-borne car body painting process



Korea: Hankook develops fuel-efficient tyre aimed at hybrids



Malaysia: Joint venture to build two biodiesel plants



Myanmar: NG fuel conversions stepped up



Netherlands: DAF to offer ‘extra clean’ EEV standard powertrains next year



Norway: Government promises tax exemption for hydrogen cars with combustion engines



Qatar: Sasol to launch gas-to-liquids plant in June



Russia: First ethanol plant scheduled for construction in 2007



Spain: Growing emissions makes country a serious Kyoto offender

Spain: Repsol YPF leads ‘22m biodiesel research project



Switzerland: Syngenta’s high-amylase corn seed to cut ethanol production costs



UK: Clean Air Power targets DAF for gas fuelling conversions

UK: Drivetrain Innovations wins Frost & Sullivan powertrain award

UK: First all-hybrid private hire car operation opened

UK: Government warns of AdBlue hazards

UK: Hino takes EGR route to Euro 4

UK: Hybrid demonstration vehicle developed for white van fleet operators

UK: London’s double deckers to meet Euro 4 standards

UK: University of Bath researchers receive grant for lithium battery research



US: AFS Trinity files patent application for ‘extreme hybrid’ plug-in technology

US: Biofuels could make up 25% of global energy in 15 years, says UN agency

US: Bush administration seeks Congressional authority to change fuel economy standards

US: California’s unilateral rule making ‘beneficial’ says report

US: CARB tightens smoke checks on trucks crossing from Mexico

US: Cincinnati Metro to use B50 biodiesel blend in fleet

US: City of Barstow to test hythane fuel blend in fleet

US: DaimlerChrysler confirms Dodge Durango full hybrid for 2008

US: DaimlerChrysler delivers world’s first fuel cell police vehicle

US: EPA and BorgWarner announce research agreement

US: Ergon and Bunge to build largest ethanol plant in the southeast

US: Ethanol producers’ alliance joins O2Diesel CityHome project

US: FedEx adds 18 Freightliner hybrid vans to delivery fleet

US: Freudenberg-NOK acquires two fuel cell test stations from FuelCon

US: General Motors to add 20 E85 stations in Michigan

US: General Motors to begin sales of Saturn Aura hybrid

US: Global Electric Motorcars launches new six-passenger electric vehicle

US: Honda may slash hybrid output

US: Honda to expand 2006 CNG Civic retail sales to New York

US: Hybrid sales jump 20.7% in April

US: Indiana passes bill extending ethanol, biodiesel tax credit

US: IRS announces tax credits for 2006 hybrids

US: January ethanol production reaches new high

US: Lexus’ LS600h L hybrid luxury sedan unveiled

US: Minnesota transit agency to raise biodiesel blend in bus fuel to 5%

US: Missouri house passes E10 renewable fuel bill

US: Mitsubishi Fuso introduces hybrid truck prototype

US: Nissan to sell Altima hybrid in just eight states

US: Oregon extends 5% biodiesel blend in transit fleet

US: Portland Metro introduces 13 CNG-powered buses to transit fleet

US: Report casts doubt on hybrid energy savings

US: Researchers working on efficient cooling system for hybrid drivetrains

US: ZAP unveils gasoline-electric-alcohol trybrid

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:
  • Alternative 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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