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JATO: European new car CO2 emissions highest average since 2014; shift from diesel to gasoline and SUVs rise

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An analysis by JATO Dynamics has found that average new vehicle CO 2 emissions in European increased in 2018, with the total average increasing by 2.4 g/km in 2018—the highest average of the last four years. Toyota was also one of only five brands that posted an improvement in comparison to 2017, with emissions falling by 1.4

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European Strategy for low-emission mobility stresses digital tech, electrification and ZEVs

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In accordance with Directive on alternative fuel infrastructure, Member States are required to implement common standards, including a common plug for electric vehicles, and roll out infrastructure for alternative fuels. This would make charging of electric vehicles easier. Zero-emission vehicles.

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Road Test: 2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport V6 SEL Premium R-Line

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Road Test: 2018 Chevrolet Traverse: 3-Row SUV Comparison. Road Test: 2018 Subaru Ascent: 3-Row SUV Comparison. In addition, we aim to offer reviews and news on advanced technology and the alternative fuel vehicle market. Road Test: 2021 Hyundai Palisade. Road Test: 2021 Mazda CX-9. Road Test: 2019 Ford Edge.

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Road Test: 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 Duramax 4WD Crew Cab AT4 CarbonPro

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. & the baby brother midsize diesel—the 2018 Chevrolet Colorado Duramax. Road Test: 2018 Ford F-150 PowerStroke Diesel. Comparison Test: 2019 Chevrolet Silverado vs. We also feature those efficient gas-powered vehicles that are among the top mpg vehicles in their class. News: Pickup Trucks Make Big Power/MPG Moves.

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Road Test: 2021 Lexus NX 300h F Sport Black Line Special Edition

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Comfortable, fuel efficient, a solid on-road feel and distinctive styling–traits that make the 2021 Lexus NX 300h F Sport Black Line possibly the best compact premium crossover. Debuted in 2014 and refreshed 2018, the NX 300h needed one last boost before the all-new NX 350h Hybrid and 450h Plug-in Hybrid come out in 2022.

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ITF: measures to decrease road freight CO2 emissions

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It collects insights held at a workshop organized by the International Transport Forum in June 2018 in Paris and features the results of a survey among experts. Ambitious fuel economy and CO 2 emission standards will help widespread deployment of these measures. It is critical that these standards include heavy freight trucks.

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Naysayer Alert – the hydrogen red herring

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For this reason the anodes of fuel cells need platinum to prevent rapid degradation. The cost of platinum makes hydrogen fuel cells an expensive proposition even in comparison to lithium-ion batteries. Hence, hydrogen fuel cell vehicles are intrinsically more expensive than pure battery-electric cars. .