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ICCT analysis finds real-world vehicle fuel consumption gap in Europe at all-time high of 42%

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However, says Dr. Peter Mock, Managing Director of ICCT Europe, since 2001 Europe has seen the largest increase in its gap. As a result, less than half of the on-paper reductions in CO 2 emission values since 2001 have been realized in practice, ICCT says. com (Spain); and the car club TCS (Switzerland).

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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. United Kingdom), km77.com

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UPS-led SEUL consortium switches on smart-grid fleet charging solution in London; maxing out on EVs without expensive grid upgrades

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We are applying new technology to make the charging process smarter and our delivery service cleaner. UPS has a long history with EVs, having first introduced them into its fleet in the 1930s, and, reintroduced modern EVs in 2001. —Peter Harris, director of sustainability, UPS Europe.

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Opel introducing new CNG Zafira Tourer with 329-mile natural gas range, lower fuel consumption

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These enhancements have been mainly achieved with a new light weight gas tank system providing an increased CNG capacity of now 25 kg (predecessor: 21 kg) and an optimization of the drivetrain. This reduces harmful emissions, leading in turn to cleaner exhaust gases. More than two-thirds of total CNG sales are for the Zafira.

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