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EEA reports sharp decrease in CO2 emissions of new cars in Europe in 2020

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According to the EEA’s provisional data, the average emissions of new passenger cars registered in the European Union (EU), Iceland, Norway, and the United Kingdom in 2020 were 107.8 The share of electric vehicles in new registrations tripled from about 3.5% Average van emissions decreased slightly, by about 1.5 %.

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Cummins acquires Johnson Matthey’s automotive battery systems business; the two will collaborate on eLNO high energy battery materials

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The addition of Johnson Matthey Battery Systems’ technical expertise and customer base in markets that are more rapidly adopting electrification further positions us as a global energy storage supplier. In August 2017, Cummins revealed a fully electric class 7 demonstration Urban Hauler Tractor. Earlier post.).

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DAF trucks showcases electric and hybrid trucks at IAA CV

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The LF Electric and CF Electric are intended for medium-and heavy-duty city distribution; the CF Hybrid targets mid-range distribution with zero emissions in urban areas and the best overall efficiency. DAF LF Electric Innovation Truck. The DAF LF Electric is a 19 tonne fully electric truck for zero emissions city distribution.

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Nearly one in five cars sold worldwide in 2023 was electric: IEA | Autocar Professional

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These trends indicate that growth remains robust as electric car markets mature. Battery electric cars accounted for 70% of the electric car stock in 2023, states the IEA annual report of the EV global parc. However, sales remain limited elsewhere, even in countries with developed car markets such as Japan and India.

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Extension to key UK EV Chargepoint Grants

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Since the introduction of this scheme in 2017, it has benefited over 140 local authority projects. The United Kingdom is already a world leader in the transition to electric cars. This grant’s main objective is to provide an extra incentive to the United Kingdom electric car drivers.

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