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Q4 2011 08 NEWS FeatUres Industry news ..................04 Passenger Car US step change in fuel efficiency; Eco GM’s small wonder .........10 Island Project; hybrids at Le Mans; future Working with General Motors engineers technologies put to the test around the world, Ricardo helped design a sophisticated small diesel that is cost- Ricardo news ...................24 effective in emerging markets like India. Success on the track; Ricardo Asia Jesse Crosse reports launched; upgrades for rail diesels; acoustic boost for Ricardo Germany Clean Energy & Power Generation Biodiesel Q & A comes clean ....................16 Fuel-adaptive optimized calibration Robert Rickell, can give first-generation biodiesels GKN Driveline ...................08 the potential to provide cleaner future GKN’s global engineering director gives transportation, says a research study led Tony Lewin his views on electric vehicles, by Ricardo 20 hybrids, 4x4s and more Clean Energy & Power Generation The ultimate electric vehicle .................20 A team from the University of Michigan, advised by Ricardo, travelled 3000 km across Australia on solar power alone in the World Solar Challenge. 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The Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers, representing the majority of producers, said that the regulations presented very aggressive targets and that technological breakthroughs would be required for the most energy-efficient models to be able to sell in sufficient numbers to meet the goal. The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the EPA have estimated that compliance with the new rules will add some $2000 to the price of the typical vehicle. “By setting a course for steady improvements in fuel economy over the long term, the Obama administration is ensuring that American car buyers have their choice of the most efficient vehicles ever produced in our country,” said EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson. “That will save them money, reduce Fuel economy proposals issued by the majority of the region’s automakers, our nation’s oil consumption and cut President Obama’s White House in and importers, including the Detroit Big harmful emissions in the air we breathe. November have split opinion in North Three, but have been criticised by both This is an important addition to the America – but not along the usual lines. Daimler and Volkswagen. landmark clean cars programme that The draft regulations, which call for a Among the concerns voiced are the President Obama initiated to establish doubling of fuel efficiency to over 54 US different consumption-reduction rates fuel economy standards more than two mpg by 2025, have been welcomed by proposed for passenger cars and SUVs years ago.” Passenger Car Passenger Car Honda’s electric start Europe’s CO2 leaders and losers Japanese auto giant Honda has set a summer 2012 on-sale date for Nine automakers have now reached Europe’s target of 130 g/km CO2 its new Fit EV, the battery electric version of the compact hatchback emissions but, according to cleangreencars.co.uk, some are cutting known as Jazz in Europe. California and Oregon will be the first their emissions much faster than others. markets for the $38,675 model, aimed at a commuter clientele and Fiat, at the head of the table with sales-weighted corporate capable of an impressive 200 km range on its 20 kWh lithium ion average CO2 emissions of just 116 g/km for the first nine months of battery. 2011, posted a 6.5 percent improvement – in contrast to third-place Recharging can be as quick Toyota and fifth-place Mini’s near-flat performance – while Alfa as three hours on a 240 V Romeo trimmed emissions by over 8 percent to take eighth slot. supply, says Honda. All Just outside the top nine 130 g/km marques, Lexus posted a the initial run of Fit massive 22 percent improvement to 130.6 g/km thanks to the EVs will be finished launch of its C-segment CT200h hybrid.