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Automotive & Transport News - 2009
November 16, 2009
UL to Release Safety Requirements for Electric Vehicle Cord Sets
Underwriters Laboratories (UL) released a set of safety requirements for indoor/outdoor cord sets for electric vehicles, which will comply with ... more
October 26, 2009
ASTM WK25280 to Outline Truth-in-Data Principle for Traffic Monitoring
ASTM International Committee E17 on Vehicle-Pavement Systems is developing ASTM WK25280 - Practice for Highway Traffic Monitoring Truth-in-Data. ... more
October 23, 2009
ISO 22179 Sets Requirements for Full Speed Range Adaptive Cruise Control
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) approved ISO 22179:2009 - Intelligent transport systems - Full speed range adaptive ... more
October 23, 2009
EIB Approves Loans for Euro Automotive Fuel Efficiency, Safety
On Oct. 21, the European Investment Bank (EIB) approved additional loans to European-based car makers totaling €600 million. ... more
October 12, 2009
UL Requirements to Mitigate Hazards for Electric Vehicle Batteries
Underwriters Laboratories (UL) will release a set of requirements - UL Subject 2580 - for large batteries in electric vehicles. ... more
September 3, 2009
IMS: Electric Vehicle Push Sparks Automotive Supply Chain
The automotive supply chain for electric vehicle (EV) powertrains and systems is slowly maturing and will become more competitive, according ... more
August 27, 2009
DOE Grants $2.4B for Manufacturing, Deployment of Batteries, Electric Drive Components
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) will award $2.4 billion for 48 new advanced battery and electric drive projects. ... more
August 21, 2009
EC Plans to Speed Up Implementation of eCall Car Safety System
On Aug. 21, the European Commission (EC) presented a strategic policy document for introducing an affordable in-car emergency call system, eCall, ... more
August 18, 2009
SAE J2721 Provides Test Methods for Vehicle Parts Corrosion
SAE International released a recommended practice that addresses corrosion in commercial vehicle parts, SAE J2721 - Recommended Corrosion Test ... more
July 21, 2009
EESC Calls for Increased Pollution Controls, Auto Industry Competition
The European Union's European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) adopted two key opinions on the automotive sector at its plenary session on ... more
July 7, 2009
ISO Releases Auto Industry Supply Chain Quality Standard - ISO/TS 16949
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) published a new edition of ISO/TS 16949:2009, which specifies quality system requirements ... more
June 29, 2009
SAE J1772M Electric Vehicle Charging Standard Nears Ballot
SAE International is finalizing SAE J1772TM - SAE Electric Vehicle Conductive Charge Coupler, defining a common electric-vehicle charging network, ... more
June 14, 2009
U.S. National Fuel Economy Policy Addresses Increased Vehicle Fuel Economy, Reduction of Vehicle GHG Emissions
The U.S. government issued a national fuel economy policy on May 19 that is designed to increase the fuel economy and reduce the greenhouse gas ... more
May 13, 2009
EIB Approves Additional €750M to Support Cleaner Transport
On May 12, the European Investment Bank (EIB) approved loans to European-based automotive companies worth €750 million to help design and build ... more
May 10, 2009
U.S. to Use $300M in Recovery Act Funds for ‘Clean, Sustainable’ Vehicles
The U.S. will use $300 million in funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) for state and local governments and transit ... more
April 23, 2009
Delphi Expands Electrical, Electronic Architecture for Hybrid Development Capabilities
Delphi Corp. expanded its electrical/electronic hybrid development center to help provide parts for hybrid vehicle systems and components. ... more
April 16, 2009
SAE Issues Towing Standard - SAE J2807
SAE International approved SAE J2807, a standard to determine the trailer weight rating of all tow vehicles. ... more
April 16, 2009
SAE Updates SAE J1739 for FMEA
SAE International updated SAE J1739, a standard that helps engineers identify flaws in the assembly and design of ground vehicles. ... more
April 10, 2009
DOT Raises Fuel Economies for Model Year 2011 Cars, Light Trucks
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) increased fuel economy standards for model year (MY) 2011 cars and light trucks on March 27. ... more
April 8, 2009
European Investment Bank Approves More Loans for Cleaner Cars
On April 7, the European Investment Bank (EIB) approved loans to European-based car makers worth a total of €866 million to help design and build ... more
March 31, 2009
European Council Promotes 'Greener' Vehicles for Public Authorities
On March 30, the European Council of Ministers adopted a new directive promoting clean and energy-efficient road transport vehicles that are ... more
March 27, 2009
DOE, Delphi, Peterbilt Team to Test Auxiliary Power Unit for Commercial Trucks
A Delphi Auxiliary power unit employing a solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) successfully operated the electrical system and air conditioning of a ... more
March 13, 2009
EC Opens New Vehicle Emissions Testing Lab
The European Commission (EC) opened its seventh vehicle emissions laboratory (VELA) in Ispra, northern Italy, for testing fuel consumption and ... more
March 11, 2009
International Agencies Launch Effort to Cut GHG Emissions by 50%
A roadmap toward greater global fuel economy that would cut greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from cars by half must be adopted immediately and ... more
February 4, 2009
Freescale, Dongfeng Motor to Jointly Develop Auto Body Electronics, Powertrain Control, HEV Tech
Dongfeng Motor Corp. and Freescale Semiconductor will establish an automotive electronics lab in China aimed at jointly developing silicon, software ... more
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