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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. g/km in 2017—far higher than the average CO 2 emissions of diesel and gasoline vehicles across all segments. —the highest level since 2003.

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Study finds 80% reduction in atmospheric CO as a result of gasoline car emissions policies

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New research published today (23 May) in Scientific Reports has found a marked and progressive 80% decline in atmospheric CO (carbon monoxide) in SE England since 1997, following adoption of strict controls on gasoline vehicle emissions begin in the 1990s. London benefits greatly from the wide emission reductions over NW Europe since 1990.

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Cumulative worldwide sales of Toyota hybrids surpass 10 million units; Europe outpaces N America in 2016

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Although hybrid sales in Japan have stalled, and have dropped in North America, Europe and other regions have been the growth engine. In 2016, for the first time, Europe hybrid sales outpaced those of North America (285.9 million gallons) of gasoline. thousand vs. 266.2 thousand.). Toyota Motor hybrid vehicle sales.

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Worldwide sales of Toyota Corp. hybrids top 7 million; Prius family accounts for 67.8%

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4 Crown Royal production ceased in 2003, Crown Sedan production ceased in 2008. Toyota calculates that as of 30 September, Toyota hybrid vehicles have resulted in approximately 49 million fewer tons of CO 2 emissions than would have been emitted by gasoline-powered vehicles of similar size and driving performance. Click to enlarge.

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EIA: US exports of distillate fuel continue to grow; refinery distillate yields up to about 28%

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US exports of distillate fuel (which includes diesel) reached a record 656,000 barrels per day (bbl/d) in 2010 and have grown every year since 2003, according to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). Growth in US distillate exports, 2003-2010. US distillate exports to Europe have also been increasing. Click to enlarge.

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Ford introduces new C-MAX and Grand C-MAX with standard Start-Stop on new EcoBoost and diesel engines

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Ford of Europe has unveiled the new C-MAX and Grand C-MAX prior to the Paris Motor Show. The models offer significantly improved CO 2 figures and for the first time feature as standard Ford’s Auto-Start-Stop technology on EcoBoost gasoline and 2.0-liter liter EcoBoost gasoline engine. million in Europe. New Ford C-MAX.

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Worldwide sales of Toyota Motor hybrids top 4M units; Prius family accounts for almost 72%

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With the upcoming “Yaris Hybrid” scheduled for launch in Europe and the Lexus “ES 300h” for the United States, TMC is committed to augmenting its hybrid product lineup further, and increasing the number of countries and regions in which it sells hybrid vehicles. Sales of the Prius began in North America, Europe and elsewhere in 2000.

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