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Automotive Environment Analyst - August

Published by: Automotive World

Published: Aug. 1, 2006 - 43 Pages



Table of Contents



Germany: Dusseldorf transit authority orders fuel cell hybrid midibus from Hydrogenics

Germany: DaimlerChrysler to produce second-generation fuel cell vehicles by 2012-15



Japan: Toyota-Hino fuel cell buses to renew operations in Centrair airport



Netherlands: Research centre builds first Dutch hydrogen fuel cell car



US: Modine introduces fuel cell-powered idle reduction system for trucks



Canada: Azure Dynamics partners StarTrans to develop hybrid bus



China: Chang’an to begin hybrid car production in 2008



Germany: Mercedes to launch S-Class hybrid in 2008



Japan: Honda plans component factory for hybrids



UK: Honda offers carbon offset programmes for Civic hybrid customers



Poland: US driveline for country’s first articulated hybrid bus



US: 11 states to receive IC Corporation’s hybrid school buses

US: IC-Enova partnership introduces first hybrid school bus

US: Long Island receives first plug-in hybrid bus

US: New York State to build research centre for hybrids and emission technologies

US: Small businesses receive grants to develop hybrid, electric vehicle technologies

US: San Joaquin public transit fleet adds six more hybrid buses



Africa: 13 African countries form association to develop biofuels



Brazil: Ethanol output expected to double by 2014



Canada: Government provides CA$11m to support biofuel production

Canada: Syntec Biofuels to file second patent for catalyst technology



Brazil: Obvio! to export electric cars to North America



Canada: Westport signs LNG pump technology agreement with Cryostar SAS

Canada: Largest ethanol plant begins production



China: Government to develop dimethyl ether as diesel alternative

China: Shanghai aims for 1,000 hydrogen vehicles before 2010



EU: Refiners urge “fungible” bio fuels with cost-conscious CO2 reductions



Germany: Berlin transit agency to buy 250 hydrogen buses by 2009

Germany: Volkswagen joins Clean Energy Partnership

Germany: Volkswagen, Shell and Lurgi propose tax scheme for biofuels



Global: Goldman Sachs warns biofuel demand will lift crop prices



India: Hindustan launches new CNG Lancer

India: SIAM to test HCNG vehicles in New Delhi



Indonesia: Massive investment required to boost biofuel industry, says government



Japan: Bioethanol Japan to boost output

Japan: Denso to develop ethanol-compatible fuel systems



Netherlands: Hydrogen fuel is wasteful renewable energy source, say scientists



Qatar: Royal Dutch Shell launches world’s largest gas-to-liquids project



South Africa: Ethanol Africa to build US$1bn ethanol plant



Thailand: Oil company partners with agro-industrial firm to produce biodiesel



UK: Electric Smart Fortwo to begin market trial from November

UK: GoinGreen to begin delivery of G-Wiz AC from October

UK: London Hydrogen Partnership invites proposals for 60 hydrogen-fuelled vehicles



Ukraine: Share of fuels derived from biomass to reach 5.75% by 2010



US: Altra to build ethanol plant in Ohio

US: Biofuel firm to research algae as potential source of biodiesel

US: CO2 from ethanol plant to be liquefied and marketed

US: Tesla unveils two-seater electric sportscar

US: Expert warns ethanol boom could cripple global food supplies

US: Ford begins commercial production of hydrogen internal combustion engines

US: General Motors and VeraSun take E85 initiative to Pittsburgh

US: First hydrogen station in New England unveiled

US: Construction begins on Memphis biodiesel plant

US: Grants awarded for three hydrogen stations in California

US: Harris Interactive study reveals increased awareness of flex-fuel vehicles

US: Hawaii pursues hydrogen projects

US: Energy Department to invest US$250m in new bioenergy research centres

US: Texas transit agency orders 35 CNG-fuelled buses from Canadian firm

US: ZAP begins delivery of electric Xebra to car dealers



Vietnam: Gasohol launch scheduled for October

US: Nissan to build flex-fuel Armada in Canton



Venezuela: State oil company to produce biodiesel in three years



US: Cummins’ low emissions diesel engine to yield savings in mining operations

US: New cars are heavier and faster but fuel economy constant, says EPA



UK: SCR trucks flouting rules on AdBlue, claims MAN boss

UK: TVR forms powertrain development agreement with Ricardo

UK: Michelin endorses ‘green’ tyres at motor show



US: DuPont highlights biofuels strategy



Japan: GE Plastics launches new resins to reduce emissions



Australia: Victoria releases draft bill on renewable energy

Australia: Government wants ethanol fuel prices monitored



Canada: Prime Minister insists country is committed to Kyoto

Canada: SDTC approves CA$48m for clean technologies



Russia: G8 endorses hybrids, biofuels and hydrogen for transport sector



EU: Tighter carbon dioxide emissions cap during second phase of carbon trading

EU: European Commission issues draft proposal to promote hydrogen vehicles



Spain: Growing population raises Kyoto target concerns



UK: DaimlerChrysler announces initial list of partners for Smart EV trial

UK: Government could boost biofuel content to 10%

UK: London Mayor calls for lower congestion charge for low-CO2 vehicles

UK: New stricter emissions standards for London taxis



US: Bipartisan hydrogen bill to accelerate advent of hydrogen economy

US: New energy security bill urges vehicle efficiency, alternative fuels

US: Pennsylvania senators object to proposed tightening of emission standards



South Africa: Government might impose penalt

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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