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New cars in Europe in 2013 collectively met 2015 CO2 target two years ahead of the deadline

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2015 target: 130 g CO 2 /km. The average CO 2 emissions level of a new car sold in 2013 was 127 g CO 2 /km; the target for 2015 was 130 g/km. Thus, in 2013 the European Union fleet already collectively met its legal target for 2015. The average per-km CO 2 emissions for gasoline-fueled cars was 128.62 Source: EEA.

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Global CO2 emissions stalled for the third year in a row

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The annual assessment of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by the JRC and the Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency (PBL) confirms that CO 2 emissions have stalled for the third year in a row. Emissions from international transport (aviation and shipping) contribute another 3% to the total global GHG emissions.

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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). The average CO 2 emissions for these cars was 135.7 Last year the EEA reported that manufacturers had some distance to go to meet the 2015 target. There were 12.8

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Study: air pollution causes 800,000 extra deaths a year in Europe and 8.8 million worldwide

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Using a new method of modeling the effects of various sources of outdoor air pollution on death rates, the researchers found that it caused an estimated 790,000 extra deaths in the whole of Europe in 2015 and 659,000 deaths in the 28 Member States of the European Union (EU-28). million deaths in 2015. —Prof Lelieveld.

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European consortium investigating graphene-based materials for lightweight cars; energy-efficient and safe vehicles

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The global automotive industry is currently facing great challenges, such as CO 2 emissions and safety issues. This material will provide benefits such as improved strength, dimensional stability and better thermal behavior, better flame behavior (active as flame retardant and for reducing the emission of smoke), and superior durability.

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