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Satellite study suggests California clean air regulations working to reduce PM2.5 emissions in state

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species, was recently published in the journal Atmospheric Environment. km-resolution MISR aerosol properties over Southern California for years 2001–2003, 2007–2009 and 2013–2015. km-resolution MISR aerosol properties over Southern California,” Atmospheric Environment , Volume 181, Pages 70-81 doi: 10.1016/j.atmosenv.2018.03.019.

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ICCT/TNO study: Real-world vehicle fuel consumption discrepancy widens to 42% in Europe

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Since 2001, the discrepancy between official measurements of vehicle efficiency and actual performance of new cars in everyday driving has more than quadrupled—a discrepancy that translates into €450 per year in extra fuel costs for the average vehicle. for selected brands in 2001 and 2015. Source: The ICCT.

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EEA: Air pollution in 10 EU countries still above legal limits; road transport and agriculture

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Air pollution from sources such as transport and agriculture is still being emitted above legal limits in 10 European Union (EU) Member States according to new data published by the European Environment Agency (EEA). The main reasons for the exceedances are emissions from road transport (NO x ) and agriculture (NH 3 ).

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New cars sold in Europe in 2011 were 3.3% more fuel efficient than those sold in 2010; increasing diesel uptake

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Average carbon dioxide emissions per kilometer continue to fall in Europe, according to preliminary figures released by the European Environment Agency (EEA). Last year the EEA reported that manufacturers had some distance to go to meet the 2015 target. There were 12.8 million new vehicles registered in the EU in 2011.

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Kia surprisingly tops Hyundai in market value with affordable EVs rolling out

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For the first time since 2001, Kia surpassed Hyundai in market value with new affordable EVs rolling out this year. In 2003, the first Hyundai Genesis arrived, and in 2015, the luxury brand became a standalone marque. Kia is now South Korea’s fifth most-valued stock at $31 billion (41.3 trillion won). million in sales (wholesale).

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ICCT update finds real-world vehicle fuel economy gap continues to widen in Europe to 40%

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Since 2001, the discrepancy between official measurements of vehicle efficiency and actual performance of new cars in everyday driving has more than quadrupled—a discrepancy that now translates into €450 (US$500) per year in extra fuel costs for the average vehicle. —“From laboratory to road: A 2015 update”. Earlier post.).

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Toyota launches new Crown series sedans in Japan, including new hybrid models

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Toyota, which had originally introduced a mild-hybrid version of the Crown in 2001, first introduced a full-hybrid model based on a THS (Toyota Hybrid System) II system in 2008. The 2015 fuel efficiency standards are exceeded by 20%. The original Crown made its debut in 1955; the new release represents the 14th generation. mpg US, 4.3

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