NEVS (National Electric Vehicle Sweden), the company struggling to bring the Saab brand back to life, said that it intends to lay off up to 200 employees due to lack of work, as the decision to re-start production will be further delayed.
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Westport unveils proprietary enhanced spark-ignited natural gas system
Westport Innovations Inc. unveiled the first generation of its new, proprietary enhanced spark-ignited (ESI) natural gas system. The new approach to natural gas combustion technology is designed to provide vehicle and engine original manufacturers (OEMs) with a “downsized” natural gas solution that is cost competitive while providing similar levels of power, torque, and fuel economy to a larger diesel engine.
BIO says EPA RFS rule inaction on causing an increase in GHG emissions
Increased greenhouse gas emissions equal to 4.4 million additional cars on US roads are likely as a result of EPA inaction on finalizing the 2014 Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) rules, according to a new white paper issued by The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO). The white paper updates earlier BIO’s March 2014 study, “Estimating Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Proposed Changes to the Renewable Fuel Standard Through 2022.”That study demonstrated that if EPA reduced biofuel use under the RFS, as the agency proposed in November 2013, the United States would experience an increase in greenhouse gas emissions and forego an achievable decrease in emissions.
Magna, Canadian auto parts maker, to open two new plants in Gujarat
by Allison Martell
Canadian auto parts maker and contract manufacturer Magna International Inc said on Tuesday it plans to open two new plants in Gujarat.
Jaguar Land Rover gets smart to woo city dwellers
Jaguar Land Rover aims to win over a growing group of urban residents who are more fixated on smartphones than cars by offering a new service that will recognize the driver, predict how warm he or she likes their seat and prompt them to swing by the florist on an anniversary.
