Erik Jonnaert, Canada, Bertrand Piccard.
“This regulatory uncertainty simply leaves too little time for manufacturers to make the necessary changes to the design of vehicles, engines, exhaust systems and assembly lines.”
Surprise, surprise. ACEA Secretary General Erik Jonnaert wants to push back higher emissions testing standards for the European automobile industry. He makes it seem as though these measures came out of the blue and that carmakers had no time to prepare in the past. Maybe they were too busy developing cheating software?
fleeteurope.com
“This regulatory uncertainty simply leaves too little time for manufacturers to make the necessary changes to the design of vehicles, engines, exhaust systems and assembly lines.”
It’s not a very concrete commitment in terms of numbers, but it’s in black and white. In a joint statement, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the provinces First Ministers announced that they will invest in more charging stations to increase the number of EVs on the road.
gc.ca
“The federal government, in collaboration with the provinces and territories, will be making historic investments in green infrastructure, public transit, and clean technology and innovation.”
Bertrand Piccard, pilot of the Solar Impulse 2, says the racing series is showing off what electric driving technology can already due today, as well as making it more interesting to the general public.
cnn.com
“Formula E is for car racing, what Solar Impulse is for aviation.”
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