The current draft GTR on motorcycle evaporative emissions includes seven options for the test fuel; however, the list does not include the fuel specified under US and Canadian requirements. Therefore, the US and Canada request the addition of a new option corresponding to the fuel specifications laid out in the United States Code of Federal Regulations, Title 40, Part 1051, section 501 (40 CFR 1051.501).

Presentation on US EPA study evaluating Li-ion batteries for electric vehicles and single-wall carbon nanotube (SWCNT) anode technology for use in next-generation Li-ion batteries.

Current status of plug-in electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles in the U.S. market, U.S. regulatory landscape, U.S. government incentives, market drivers and barriers.

Proposed agenda for the Electric Vehicle Environmental Performance informal group session planned for 14 January 2013.

Research topics and open discussion items from the second Electric Vehicle Environmental Performance informal working group.

Review of the Heavy-Duty Hybrids informal group efforts to develop emissions and energy consumption test procedures.

US input on the draft reference guide on electric vehicle environmental requirements, including review of US electric vehicle regulatory and policy activities (labeling, incentives, consumer awareness, SAE cooperation, etc.).

Presentation on scenarios for deployment of electrified vehicles in the United States and impact on power consumption and CO₂ emissions.

Under the auspices of the US EPA, FEV North America, Inc. conducted an extensive literature review on the subject of EV battery durability for the EVE Informal Working Group. The review examines the electrochemical basis for the deterioration of batteries used in BEV, HEV, and PHEV applications along with testing activities performed on such electrified vehicles and automotive grade cells, battery packs, etc.

Presentation on the scope and content of US EPA activities with regard to vehicle emissions (including heavy-duty, non-road, and light vehicles).

US EPA presentation at the Clean Cities Summit held in Indianapolis on June 28, 2011, transmitted to GFV courtesy of Jeff Seisler representing NGV Global and Clean Fuels Consulting.