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IHS Markit: GM announcement latest sign that peak gasoline demand from light vehicles has already come and gone

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When it comes to oil demand from light vehicles, it’s the latest sign that the 2019 peak is permanent. Previous IHS Markit research has projected that electric vehicles (including battery, plug-in hybrid and fuel cell electric) will comprise 60-80% of all new car sales in 2050 (compared to just 2.2% In 2020, there were about 9.2

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Ford researchers: global light-duty CO2 regulatory targets broadly consistent with 450 ppm stabilization

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The SMP model calculates 2000?2050 The Ford team updated the SMP model with historical data for 2000, 2005, and 2010, and extended the model to calculate the total CO 2 emissions (tonnes) and the TTW (tank-to-wheel) emission rate (g CO 2 /km) for the new vehicle fleet. They converted from an absolute amount to scale relative to 2000.

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Audi to quit DTM touring car racing series after this season

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The management board of AUDI AG made this decision also in light of the economic challenges due to the corona pandemic and communicated it to ITR e.V., Off the race track, Audi is planning to generate about 40% of its sales with electric cars and plug-in-hybrids by 2025. the DTM’s umbrella organization, on Monday.

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Global auto production may hit 80+ million units this year; hybrids below 2% of total output

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Worldwide light-duty vehicle production. Production of light-duty passenger vehicles (cars and light trucks) rose from 74.4 Production of light-duty passenger vehicles (cars and light trucks) rose from 74.4 Hybrids remain below 2% of total vehicle output. Source: Worldwatch. Click to enlarge. million to 78.6

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Study suggests high-mileage light-duty fleets contribute higher emissions and emissions share than expected

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A study by researchers from the University of Denver and the University of Puget Sound indicates that high-mileage light-duty fleets contribute higher emissions and emissions share than expected based on their actual numbers in the fleet. of the registered vehicles (2000/325000). In their study, Bishop et al. Credit: ACS, Bishop et al.

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Deret Transport running 22 Canter Eco Hybrids in fleet; 25% reduction in fuel consumption

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Deret Transport, one of France’s largest logistics companies, has recently opted for the Fuso Canter Eco Hybrid. The Deret Group now has one of the largest hybrid fleets in Europe, comprising 22 Canter Eco Hybrids. In Europe, the Canter Eco Hybrid is always delivered with a permissible gross vehicle weight of 7.5

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New Fuso Canter with EcoEfficiency; up to 9% more fuel efficient; new hybrid

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Fuso Canter 7C15 Eco Hybrid, box body. Mitsubishi Fuso, 90% owned by Daimler AG, has improved the performance of its Fuso Canter light-duty truck. With 140,000 units produced worldwide, the Fuso Canter is an international hit in the light-duty-truck sector and easily the best-selling truck model at Daimler Trucks.

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