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Shell Turning London Petrol Station Into EV Hub

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As many now know, Shell bought a major EV charging company, New Motion, in October 2017, and then also bought Greenlots in January 2019. True, it is only inches into the transition at this point, but each step (or inch) is interesting and seems worth highlighting. Shell’s EV […].

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New analysis suggests Uber adding significantly to pollution and traffic in European cities

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million users in France in 2017. French government data from 2017 show that 90% of the registered private hire vehicles, which includes Uber, were diesel cars. If it wants to become part of the solution Uber needs to stop using petrol and diesel cars and rapidly shift to 100% electric rides.

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Toyota phasing out diesel in passenger cars in Europe, keeping diesel for commercial vehicles

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In 2017, hybrids represented 41% of Toyota’s European total sales, rising +38% year-on-year to 406,000 units. In contrast, Toyota’s diesel mix on passenger cars was less than 10% in 2017. Turbo – 4-cylinder direct injection turbo-charged petrol engine (116 hp). HEV Powertrain – New, more powerful, TNGA 2.0L

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Toyota to produce hybrid transaxle and new gasoline engines in Poland; adjusting to shrinking diesel share in Europe

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in 2017 and a 2.0L gasoline engine will start in February 2017 and will equip the Toyota Yaris, and a 2.0L Although TMIP is currently manufacturing only diesel engines, the European market is moving towards an increased share of petrol, hybrid and electric vehicles. Assembly of a 1.5L

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EEA report: EVs are better for climate and air quality

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Battery electric cars emit less greenhouse gases and air pollutants over their entire life cycle than petrol and diesel cars, according to a European Environment Agency (EEA) report. By contrast, average CO 2 emissions from new light commercial vehicles continued to fall in 2017, showing the largest annual decrease (7.7

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Volvo Cars to eliminate diesel engines from the new S60 sedan

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Volvo Cars was the first traditional car maker to commit to all-out electrification in July 2017. We will phase out cars with only an internal combustion engine, with petrol hybrid versions as a transitional option as we move towards full electrification. The new S60 represents the next step in that commitment.

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IEA: global energy efficiency progress drops to slowest rate since start of decade

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improvement in 2017 and marked the third year in a row the rate has declined. In China and India, primary intensity improved by almost 3%, a slight drop on 2017 levels. In China and India, primary intensity improved by almost 3%, a slight drop on 2017 levels. This was slower than the 1.7% — Energy Efficiency 2019.

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