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Automotive Environment Analyst - June

Published by: Automotive World

Published: Jun. 1, 2006 - 40 Pages


Table of Contents



Belgium: European Commission extends hydrogen fuel cell bus projects



China: BOC and Tongji University to build Shanghai’s first hydrogen refuelling station



Germany: Hydrogenics’ fuel cell hybrid midibus joins shuttle service at Hannover fair



Japan: Nissan to offer fuel cell test drives



New Zealand: Local manufacturer building prototype fuel cell bus



Canada: Azure Dynamics receives follow-on order for 20 electric powertrains



Australia: Aus$48m government grant for Holden hybrid



Europe: Survey finds Europeans favour enhanced fuel economy over hybrids



Germany: Bosch and Getrag to jointly develop hybrid systems



Japan: Honda and Toyota ready to share hybrid technology

Japan: Honda to end production of hybrid Insight



Norway: Quantum wins hydrogen hybrid delivery contract



Japan: Nidec to produce electric motors for hybrid cars



South Korea: Hyundai to delay commercial production of hybrid models



UK: PSA, Ricardo and QinetiQ unveil diesel-hybrid prototype

UK: Renault and Toyota in war of words over hybrids



US: May hybrid sales set new record

US: Ford and General Motors seek hybrid HOV lane approval

US: General Motors to continue on hybrid and E85 path

US: Honda to release new hybrid in 2009

US: Honda announces tax credits for 2006 hybrid models

US: Marine Corps keen to develop hybrid Humvee

US: DaimlerChrysler predicts growth for diesel-electric hybrid bus market

US: EnerDel developing lithium-ion battery packs for hybrid cars

US: Optima Bus receives first order for Opus ISE series hybrid buses

US: UQM Technologies receives order to retrofit more hybrid buses

US: Mazda donates Tribute hybrid prototypes to Los Angeles fire department

US: ExxonMobil Chemical and Tonen Chemical develop lithium-ion battery separator for hybrids

US: Saft wins lithium-ion battery contract for military hybrid

US: Rotoblock developing next generation oscillating piston engine for hybrid drivetrains

US: Postal Service launches first diesel-electric parallel hybrid delivery van



Australia: Ethanol industry protests proposal to reduce import tax



Bolivia: US-funded GTL plant ‘unaffected by nationalisation’



Brazil: Petrobras develops new process to produce diesel from vegetable oil



Europe: EU must focus on increasing biodiesel production instead of ethanol, says Total



France: Crop shortages could limit biofuel thrust



Germany: Berlin gives CNG buses another run

Germany: Research shows emission reductions from GTL fuel

Germany: BMW and Total to promote hydrogen vehicles



Italy: Scania to provide ethanol-powered buses for field trials



Japan: Toyota, Nippon Oil develop high-grade biodiesel



Pakistan: CNG vehicle numbers cross one-million mark



Philippines: President orders increased jatropha plantation for biodiesel



Sweden: Scania approves 100% biodiesel in its trucks

Sweden: General Motors to introduce more powerful flex-fuel Saab



UK: Sakura Battery and EFFIDI launch new all-electric city car



US: XcelPlus acquires rights to E95 ethanol blend for use in diesel engines

US: Biotech advances to increase ethanol production, reduce fuel costs

US: Chemical Consortium Holdings to build biodiesel plant in Washington

US: Chevron sets up biofuels unit

US: Consumers warned about converting conventional vehicles to use E85

US: Ethanol to consume over 20% of total corn yield in 2006

US: National laboratories focus on fuel alternatives

US: Manufacturers’ alliance launches alternative fuel initiative

US: New Holland becomes first OEM to approve B20

US: Pennsylvania governor unveils new biofuels initiative

US: San Francisco mayor orders B20 use in departmental vehicles

US: Port of Vancouver shifts to B20 biodiesel

US: Tesla to unveil high-performance electric sports car in July

US: US Energy Initiatives develops diesel-CNG dual fuel system for refuse truck

US: Imperium Renewables plans biodiesel plant in Washington



Japan: Honda unveils new bio-fabric



US: Delphi offers details of its on-board diesel reformer for emissions control

US: Honda receives patent for plasma-catalyst system

US: MIT researchers explore ethanol direct injection to reduce engine size

US: ExxonMobil shareholders demand climate change meeting



Belgium: EC car fleet to switch to DPF-equipped diesels

Belgium: Pollution-related road tolls across Europe from 2010

Belgium: Germans call for tighter Euro 5 diesel car NOx limit

Belgium: Commission invites views on emissions retrofit options

Belgium: Carbon dioxide emissions come in below limits



France: Government targets 10% biodiesel blend by 2015

France: Government begins initial testing of E85 flex-fuel vehicles



Germany: Kyoto delegates agree to tougher emissions targets post-2012

Germany: Ruling coalition agrees on €0.09 biodiesel tax



Global: Kyoto carbon trading scheme on track, says UN climate body



India: Government to make E5 mandatory from October



US: EPA’s new clean diesel rules come into effect



India: States urged to facilitate ethanol-blended gasoline plan



Japan: Ministry recommends increasing ethanol blend in fuels to E10

Japan: Environment Ministry unveils biofuels plan



Poland: Carbon dioxide emissions expected below allocated quota



UK: Low-emission grants ‘on their way back’


US: Louisiana Senate passes renewable fuels bill

US: US denies EU report of interest in post-Kyoto climate plan

US: EPA offers US$1.5m for clean diesel projects in the northeast

US: Industry supports plug-in hybrid draft bill

US: Iowa governor signs legislation to increase share of renewable fuels



Japan: Nissan’s Kyushu plant invests in environment-friendly technology


Abstract

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.

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
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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