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May 2024 Car Sales Drop 3% in EU
Registrations of battery-electric (BEV) cars declined by 12% to 114,308. The total EV market share dropping to 12.5%. Belgium – now the third-largest market by volume for BEVs – and France were the only key markets to record growth, at 44.8% and 5.4%, respectively. Germany (-30.6%) and the Netherlands (-11.7%) had significant declines. From January to May, a total of 556,276 new battery-electric cars were registered. This is a 2% increase from the same period last, according to the ACEA trade group. Continue reading
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Tagged acea, auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, automotive blog, Automotive news and analysis, Death of the diesel, EU May 2024 Cars Sales, European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association, Ken Zino
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Cummins Settles California Diesel Emissions Case at $46M
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) and California Department of Justice (DOJ) today announced a $46 million settlement with engine manufacturer Cummins Inc. The settlement resolves DOJ and CARB’s claims for violations of California engine emissions control and certification requirements. Cummins made undisclosed changes to ~120,000 engines in California after CARB had certified the engines for sale. In addition, ~2000 Cummins engines had undisclosed auxiliary emission control devices that altered the emissions control system and resulted in emissions that exceeded regulatory limits. This case signals CARB’s improving vehicle testing skills and use of technology to catch and correct air quality violations. Continue reading
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Tagged auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, automotive blog, Automotive news and analysis, California Air Resources Board, California Attorney General Rob Bonta, California Department of Justice, Death of the diesel, Dr. Steven Cliff, Ken Zino
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Germany Bucks Death of the Diesel Trend
GlobalData* said today that the 2023 full-year car diesel share in Western Europe is confirmed at 15.8% with 1,830,000 units sold for a 15.8% market share. January 2024 was another month of low Month-over-Month variation in the share of new … Continue reading
Western European Market Diesel Car Sales Down in 2023
“The slowdown in BEV growth will no doubt have boosted the internal combustion engine (ICE) sector to some degree and perhaps fed into the relatively buoyant end to the year as far as diesel is concerned,” said GlobalData. “All markets ended 2023 with a smaller diesel share than seen in 2022 except one. Our figures indicate that Germany, with a diesel share of 24.4% for 2023 saw a rise from the 2022 value of 23.6%. Diesel demand has held up well in the country, supported by plenty of product from the dominant domestic brands and driving patterns that highlight the value available from diesel versus alternatives very well.” Continue reading
EU Car Market Drops in December after 16 Months of Growth
During 2023, the EU car market concluded with a 13.9% expansion compared to 2022, reaching a full-year volume of 10.5 million units. All EU markets grew in the past year except for Hungary (-3.4%). Double-digit gains were recorded in most markets, including three of the largest: Italy (+18.9%), Spain (+16.7%), and France (+16.1%). Conversely, Germany recorded a more modest 7.3% year-on-year increase, influenced by its weaker December performance. Continue reading
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Tagged acea, auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, automotive blog, Automotive news and analysis, Death of the diesel, EU car markets sales, GlobalData, Ken Zino, The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association
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Cummins Diesel Penalties Finalized in $1.675B Settlement
“Cummins installed illegal defeat devices on more than 600,000 RAM pickup trucks, which exposed overburdened communities across America to harmful air pollution,” said Assistant Administrator David M. Uhlmann of EPA’s Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance. Continue reading
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Tagged 2013-2023 RAM 2500 and RAM 3500 pickup trucks with Cummins diesel engines, auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, automotive blog, Automotive news and analysis, cummins, David M. Uhlmann, Death of the diesel, Ken Zino
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Isuzu and Honda Public Road Testing Fuel Cell HD Truck
The demonstration testing, scheduled to run through September 2024, will collect data and detect technical issues in preparation for a 2027 market introduction of production trucks, the companies said. Continue reading
Posted in alternative fuels, electric vehicles, environment, fuel economy or emissions, global warming, milestones, news analysis, public health, transportation
Tagged auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, automotive blog, Automotive news and analysis, Death of the diesel, fuel cell powered heavy-duty trucks, Honda Logistics, Isuzu Logistics, Ken Zino
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Cummins to Pay $1.675B for Clean Air Act Violations
“Today, the Justice Department reached an initial agreement with Cummins Inc. to settle claims that, over the past decade, the company unlawfully altered hundreds of thousands of engines to bypass emissions tests in violation of the Clean Air Act. As part of the agreement, the Justice Department will require Cummins to pay $1.675 billion, the largest civil penalty we have ever secured under the Clean Air Act, and the second largest environmental penalty ever secured,” said Attorney General Merrick Garland. Continue reading
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Tagged Attorney General Merrick Garland, auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, automotive blog, Automotive news and analysis, clean air act, cummins, Death of the diesel, emissions defeat devices, Ken Zino, model year 2013 to 2019 RAM 2500 and 3500 pickup truck diesel engines, model year 2019 to 2023 RAM 2500 and 3500 pickup truck diesel engines
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November 2023 EU Car Market Grows on Mixed Results
In November 2023, the EU’ car market grew by 6.7%, according to data just released by ACEA.* This was the sixteenth consecutive month of expansion. There were substantial double-digit gains in some markets, including two of the largest: Italy (+16.2%) and France (+14%).
However, the German car market retracted, recording a -5.7% decline compared to November 2022, which provided a small base line for comparison across the EU. Overall new car registrations were +6.7% in November; with a battery electric market share at 16.3%. Eleven months into 2023, new car registrations increased by 15.7%, reaching nearly ten million units. With the exception of Hungary, all EU markets grew during this eleven-month period. The four largest markets contributed to this trend: Italy (+20%), Spain (+17.3%), France (+16.2%), and Germany (+11.4%). Continue reading
GM and Komatsu Deal on Fuel-Cell Powered Mining Truck
The companies will jointly design and validate the technology. Lightweight with fast refueling, hydrogen fuel cells are best for electrifying applications traditionally powered by diesel engines. Hydrogen provides an effective method to package large quantities of energy onboard the vehicle, without compromising payload carrying capacity, the companies said. Continue reading
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Tagged auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, automotive blog, Automotive news and analysis, Charlie Freese, Dan Funcannon, Death of the diesel, hydrogen fuel cells, HYDROTEC-powered mining vehicle, Ken Zino, Komatsu Arizona Proving Grounds, TSE:6301
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Electric Trucks Can Drive Us Toward Environmental Justice
“Recent and pending regulations could boost this transition dramatically, particularly if the proposed EPA truck emissions rule is strengthened. While the greenhouse gas reduction benefits of electric trucks are substantial, an array of recent studies shines new light on the health and environmental justice benefits,” said Steven Nadel, of The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE). Replacing diesel trucks with electric trucks will be most significant where truck routes are commonly situated – in neighborhoods with people of color and low-income residents. Continue reading
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Tagged American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy, auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, automotive blog, Automotive news and analysis, Death of the diesel, fine particulate matter, Ken Zino, lung cancer and respiratory diseases, NOx emissions, Steven Nadel
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CARB Expands Community Air Protection Program
“Blueprint 2.0 is an example of equity-driven innovation that puts a spotlight on the environmental challenges that overburdened communities face and engages residents so that solutions are informed by their priorities and needs,” said CARB Chair Liane Randolph. “With today’s vote, we expanded the tools that residents have to work toward cleaner air and healthier communities.” Continue reading
Posted in environment, fuel economy or emissions, global warming, milestones, public health
Tagged auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, automotive blog, Automotive news and analysis, carb, Community Air Protection Program, Death of the diesel, Ken Zino, Liane Randolph, The California Air Resources Board
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EU August Sales – BEVs Soar to 20% Market Share
“Despite August typically being a slower month for car sales, double-digit gains indicate that the EU market is rebounding from last year’s component shortages. There were double-digit percentage gains in most markets, including the three largest: Germany (+37.3%), France (+24.3%), and Italy (+11.9%), ACEA said. Continue reading
Toyota, FuelCell Energy Make Renewable Hydrogen, Electricity
“FuelCell Energy is committed to helping our customers surpass their clean energy objectives. By working with FuelCell Energy, Toyota is making a powerful statement that hydrogen-based energy is good for business, local communities, and the environment. We are extremely pleased to showcase the versatility and sophistication of our fuel cell technology and to play a role in supporting Toyota’s environmental commitments,” said FuelCell Energy CEO Jason Few. Continue reading
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Tagged auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, biogas, BioMAT, California Bioenergy Market Adjustment Tariff, Death of the diesel, electricity, FuelCell Energy, hydrogen, Jason Few, Ken Zino, Port of Long Beach, Toyota Logistical Services, water
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West European July New Car Market Diesel Share at ~15%
In July, for the 12th month in a row, diesel* captured around 15% of the region’s new car market, according to an analysis released today by the respected GlobalData consultancy.**
“In fact, the preliminary July result was exactly that figure with June being confirmed at 14.2%. July historically is a robust month for diesel sales though the reason for this isn’t clear. So, while the MoM diesel share was positive, the YoY comparison was more negative than seen in June,” said the GlobalData European Light Vehicle Powertrain Forecasting Team. Continue reading →