n June 23, SFTM announced discontinuation in production of the Prado SUVs. SFTM made the decision due to the impact of the dual-credit policy in China as well as the China 6 emission standards (Note: Dual-credit policy refers to the methods of simultaneously managing corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) and new energy vehicle (NEV) credits for passenger car companies). In addition, SFTM will cancel the 45,000-unit annual capacity of 3.5L Prado v...

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t that utilizes generative AI, voice recognition and speech synthesis technologies to make various operating decisions based on interactions with humans. Users can experience the Jullie as a driving partner. If the driver mentions fatigue, Jullie will interact with the driver, propose stopping at a cafe, and recommend good spots. The system also incorporates data from the company's smartphone app "yuriCargo," which scores drivers' driving, and g...

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expansion of its Adugodi campus into a smart campus. Bosch has a long-term strategy to shape the market in key technologies with innovative products and solutions. While it has successfully managed the transition from BS-IV to BS-VI, next challenge will be transitioning to TREM 4 and 5, adoption of CAFE norms phase 2 and BS VI stage 2. (From a press release on May 20, 2021) Bosch Corporation, a Japanese subsidiary of Robert Bosch GmbH, announced ...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/07/09

ing:    •    Both the USD 7,500 federal EV tax credit for new lease or purchased electric vehicles will end on September 30, 2025, which is also true of the USD 4,000 credit for used EVs.   •    Elimination of fines for automakers that do not meet certain corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standards, as well as no fines for automakers that violate CAFE rules in certain cases.   •    A new tax deduction of up to USD 10,000 of ...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/08

inistration) March, 2025 Suspension of implementation (Biden administration) Repealed (Republican Trump administration in office) Note: NMOG: Non-methane organic gas     Regarding fuel economy regulations, in March 2022, the U.S. Biden administration announced strict regulation values. For CAFE (Corporate Average Fuel Economy), from 2026, the fuel economy of new passenger cars will be 59.4mpg (miles/gallon) (25.1km/liter) or more. As of ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/19

selling less than 100 units, to 1,500 units after product improvements. Toyota’s new efforts to revamp the bZ4X may raise the proportion of EVs in Japan. The first factor behind the price cut is Japanese fuel efficiency standards, which requires the improvement of Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) by more than 30% in the fiscal year that starts in April 2030 (FY 2030) from the FY 2016 figure. For this reason, Toyota will focus on the sales...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/10

U.S. NHTSA releases interpretive rule “resetting” CAFE program On June 6, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy presented the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) interpretive rule, “Resetting the Corporate Average Fuel Economy Program”. The rule claims that the Biden Administration ignored statutory requirements for original CAFE language used 47 years ago to cover ICE-powered cars an...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/10

Electric Vehicle (BEV/PHV/FCV) Sales Monthly Report (April 2025) Electric vehicle sales in April increase 31.6% y/y to 1,341,000 units Share of electric vehicles (BEV/PHV/FCV) Electric vehicle (BEV/PHV/FCV) share and trends in each country Electric vehicles (BEV/PHV/FCV) sales trends of major manufacturers and sales composition by powertrain Passenger car sales trends in 12 major countries (including ICE and all other powertrains)   This report...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/05/26

t that utilizes generative AI, voice recognition and speech synthesis technologies to make various operating decisions based on interactions with humans. Users can experience the Jullie as a driving partner. If the driver mentions fatigue, Jullie will interact with the driver, propose stopping at a cafe, and recommend good spots. The system also incorporates data from the company's smartphone app "yuriCargo," which scores drivers' driving, and g...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/23

an incentive for carbon capture that provides as much as USD 85 a ton and extended by four years an incentive that provides a per-gallon credit for makers of biofuels and other so-called clean transportation fuels. Additionally, the bill is aiming to rescind existing corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standards and greenhouse gas emission rules for 2027 and beyond. The bill is set for a House Ways and Means Committee hearing on May 13 for a ke...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/14

ounced that it will present extensive range of combustion, hybrid and electric vehicle solutions at the Auto Expo 2020 - Components show, India. The company’s latest solutions, which will be shown at the Auto Expo Components show, help customers to comply with emission standards such as BS-VI and CAFE regulations. Among the technologies on display will be the company’s latest gasoline exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) products, a gasoline varia...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/04/02

Renault 2024 financial presentation and Q&A: Record Profits, EV Cost Reduction, and Strategies to Overcome CAFE 2025 Challenges On February 20th, Renault held the presentation for the 2024 financial results. The event was presented by Mr. Luca de Meo (CEO) and Mr. Thierry Piéton (CFO of Renault Group), who will step down from the position. Mr. Piéton will be succeeded by Mr. Duncan Minto, present CFO of Alpine.  Key points for 2024 results: R...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/21

Mazda to open “Mazda Trans Aoyama” brand experience facility on February 6 Mazda Motor Corporation (Mazda) unveiled its new “Mazda Trans Aoyama” (Minato Ward, Tokyo) facility for Mazda brand experiences to the press on February 4. The new facility will officially open on February 6. The Mazda Trans Aoyama, located on the ground and second floors in a commercial building, features glass walls and a spacious feeling. On the ground floor, it...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/05

ied in the form of a corporate average fuel consumption limit which is calculated by means of the summation of individual targets given in the following table, by weight band. The distinction between "targets" and "limits" is that targets are weight based bins used for the calculation of an overall CAFE requirement whereas limits are mandatory and apply to individual vehicles. The limits for Phase 3 correspond to those given for Phase 2 [8]. The ...

Regulations  Updated at: 2025/01/23

ies that began discussions on energy conservation, including setting ambitious goals for solar energy and revitalizing the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). His efforts led to the introduction of the Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards, which significantly impacted fuel efficiency and the development of electric vehicles, hybrids, and alternative fuels. Carter also ad...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/31

, its layout adjustments have lowered the overall height of the unit, contributing to greater safety for the small vehicles it is installed in. By downsizing the mechanical oil pump, mechanical losses were reduced and fuel economy was improved. The greenhouse gas/corporate average fuel economy (GHG/CAFE) standards for the United States of America have also been met. (From a press release dated October 12, 2023) Jatco Ltd. (Jatco) will enter the e...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2024/12/24

pted California's greenhouse gas emission standards. Another option to manufacturers, in model years 2012 to 2016 only, is to demonstrate compliance with the Federal CO2 emission Standards (see U.S. Federal Fuel Economy-Light Duty Vehicles). This is done by the provision of a copy of the Model Year CAFE Report that is submitted to the EPA. The equivalent CO2 emissions figure is taken from the following formula: CO2-Equivalent Value = CO2 + 296 x ...

Regulations  Updated at: 2024/12/13

in the proposal would see the standards follow the same structure as in the original regulation for the 2017-2025 model years, but the fuel economy targets established for model year 2020 would also apply for model years 2021 to 2026. Under these provisions, the estimated average fuel consumption (CAFE) requirements for years 2020 to 2026 would be 43.7 mpg for passenger cars and 31.3 mpg for light duty trucks. Part of the provisions contained in...

Regulations  Updated at: 2024/12/13

31.0-37.0 10x2 Y=1.043X-5.913 REFERENCES： 1. Bureau of Energy Efficiency, Ministry of Power, Memorandum, Inviting comments on the proposal of future fuel efficiency norms, 7 June 2024. https://beeindia.gov.in/sites/default/files/2024-06/Inviting%20Comments%20on%20Proposal%20of%20Future%20CAFE%20-%20III%20and%20IV.pdf 2. Ministry of Power Notification S.O. 2540(E), Fuel consumption standards for light and medium commercial vehicles, 16 ...

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