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Survey finds big shift in UK buyers’ attitude to diesel; more concern over running costs than environment

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Intelligence survey results, which indicate that more than seven in 10 would be likely or very likely to choose a gasoline car, compared with the four in 10 who would consider buying a diesel. In recent years, diesel car sales have matched or exceeded gasoline car sales; in 2014 and 2015, diesel models represented 50.1%

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EEA: All major car manufacturers in Europe met 2012 CO2 targets; 9 already meet 2015 targets

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Based on emission levels recorded in vehicle tests, car registration data analyzed by the European Environment Agency (EEA) in the report “CO 2 emissions performance of car manufacturers in 2012” shows that in 2012 all major car manufacturers met their targets for their fleet. cars in 2015, and 1 car in 2016. Source: EEA.

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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. Cars sold in Europe in 2013 were collectively 4% more efficient than the year before, according to provisional data from the European Environment Agency (EEA). 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. 2020 target: 95 g CO 2 /km.

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Ipsos poll finds 64% of Canadians would consider buying or leasing fuel cell vehicle if available

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Overall, two in three (64%) Canadians “agree” (17% strongly/47% somewhat) that they would “ consider buying or leasing a hydrogen fuel cell vehicle if it was available in their area ”, while one in three (36%) “disagree” (9% strongly/27% somewhat) and would not consider driving such a vehicle. gCO 2 e per km driven.

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CEO Mary Barra & General Motors Make Sure The Greenius Is Rewarded For His Many Years Of EV Advocacy

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Last week, as part of the little known and unadvertised “Bolt Buyback” program GM quietly created in response to the recall of all their 2017- 2019 Bolts, Chevy paid $37,900 to buy this car back from us. kW solar PV system on our own house in 2015. They then sold us a brand new 2021 Bolt EV Premier for $28,500. Installing the 5.2

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Edmunds.com analysis finds hybrids and EVs struggle to maintain owner loyalty in US; trade-ins for SUVs

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Car buyers are trading in hybrid and electric cars for SUVs at a higher rate than ever before, according to a new analysis from car-buying platform Edmunds.com. According to Edmunds.com, about 22% of people who have traded in their hybrids and EVs in 2015 bought a new SUV. of all new car sales in the first quarter of 2015, down from 3.3%

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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). A combination of changes in buying behavior, improved technology and engine efficiency was mostly responsible for this reduction, according to EEA analysis. There were 12.8

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