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JATO: new car CO2 emissions rise for the first time in a decade in Europe; diesel down, gasoline up, SUVs up

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Average CO 2 emissions generated by new cars in Europe increased during 2017—the first rise in 10 years— according to a new analysis by JATO Dynamics. Covering 23 European markets, the study found that average CO 2 emissions increased by 0.3 —the highest level since 2003. g/km in 2017, finishing at 118.1

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Diesels are cleaner and greener than ever before

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According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), diesel cars are 21 per cent less polluting and 27 per cent more economical than they were in 2003, with inventions like common rails and stop/start systems contributing to the fall in CO2 emissions and fuel consumption. If it wer[.]. Green credentials'

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IFQC annual ranking of gasoline sulfur standards sees progress around the world; US drops to 46th

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The increased pressure to further focus on vehicle emissions and fuel efficiency performance has driven the US and other countries to evaluate the adequacy of their fuel and vehicle standards. Environmental damage to forests, crops and water supplies can also result from long-term, high-sulfur emissions.

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Hydrogen Fuel Cell Buses entering service in London; planned fleet of 8

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All eight buses are expected to be phased into operation next year creating the UK’s first zero-emission bus route. London initially pioneered hydrogen buses in the UK when it took part in the Cleaner Urban Transport for Europe (CUTE) trial from December 2003 to January 2007.

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Congestion charge and electric vehicles: Everything you need to know

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Faced with the rising threat of climate change, one of the government’s first major steps to combat dangerous levels of carbon dioxide emissions in the country was introduce the Congestion Charge. The London Congestion Charge was first introduced in 2003. This continues in October when low-emission petrol and diesel must start to pay.

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California Energy Commission adopts 3rd annual transportation energy Investment Plan; $100M for clean fuels and technologies

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Natural gas- and propane-powered vehicles help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve air quality; natural gas and propane prices are also less volatile than petroleum prices. $24 million to boost the number of natural gas- and propane-powered vehicles in the state and the fueling stations that support them.

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

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Automobiles are major contributors to air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. Greater fuel efficiency, along with the use of cleaner fuels, can help mitigate these impacts, although increases in the numbers of cars and the distances driven threaten to overwhelm fuel economy advances. million EVs and a fleet of 3.5 l/100 km (52.3

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