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EEA: almost all Euro car makers met specific 2017 CO2 targets on new sales, but emissions up year-on-year

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All but three European car manufacturers met their specific emission targets in 2017, based on current European vehicle test rules. Nevertheless, average carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) emissions from new cars sold in the European Union in 2017 rose by 0.4g The final data show that average CO 2 emissions of a new car sold in the EU rose by 0.4

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PSA Peugeot Citroën and Bosch developing hydraulic hybrid powertrain for passenger cars; 30% reduction in fuel consumption in NEDC, up to 45% urban; B-segment application in 2016

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PSA says the technology—called “Hybrid Air”—will be fitted on B-segment models starting in 2016. mpg US) in combined-cycle driving, for CO 2 emissions of around 69 g/km for standard body style models such as the Citroën C3 or Peugeot 208. Price vs. emissions positioning of the Hybrid Air technology. l/100km (81.1

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2017 Chevy Bolt Production Start, 2016 Toyota Mirai Details, Tougher EU Testing Rules: Today's Car News

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We wrap up the week with a report that the 200-mile Chevrolet Bolt electric car will start production next year, some additional points of interest on the 2016 Toyota Mirai hydrogen car, and planned changes to the European emissions testing protocol. See how the Tesla Model S compares to the Citroen DS, a.'

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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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Groupe PSA, T&E, FNE and Bureau Veritas develop accurate real-world fuel consumption test protocol

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Unlike most other fuel economy measurements, these tests are performed on the road using a Portable Emissions Monitoring System (PEMS). In October 2016, after releasing real-world fuel consumption figures for 30 PSA models, the partners published the protocol. We will add the first figures for NO x emissions by the end of 2017.

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