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Green NCAP LCA study shows detrimental climate and energy impact of increasing vehicle weight, including EVs

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LCA results from the 34 tested cars show that battery-electric vehicles are ahead in reducing greenhouse gases with 40‑50% less emissions compared to conventional gasoline cars, depending on the model chosen. These numbers lie between the values of a large electric SUV and a conventional gasoline- or diesel-powered counterpart.

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15 trade groups seek to bar EPA funding for E15

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that would bar the Environmental Protection Agency from using federal funds to cover EPA costs involved with increasing the amount of ethanol in gasoline from the current 10% to 15%. The amendment is necessary to protect consumers and the environment and deserves your strong support. John Sullivan (R-Okla.)

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Nitin Gadkari announced to manufacture flex-fuel vehicles & flex-fuel strong hybrid EVs 

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In order to substitute India’s import of petroleum as a fuel and to provide direct benefits to our farmers, we have now advised the Automobile Manufacturers in India to start manufacturing Flex Fuel Vehicles (FFV) and Flex Fuel Strong Hybrid Electric Vehicles (FFV-SHEV).(1/4). Nitin Gadkari (@nitin_gadkari) December 27, 2021.

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Opinion: Cars and Toxic Substances

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While there are a lot of downsides to a car, this blog post is going to be focused on the toxic substances in a car that poses a threat to humans and the environment. Burning gasoline, wood, charcoal or other fuel produces CO, among other pollutants. They should start working on manufacturing cars with less toxic body parts.

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JATO: global vehicle sales fall by 39% in March; electrified vehicles up to 17.4% new registration market share in Europe

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We have to remember that the industry was already operating in a challenging environment, especially towards the end of last year. The industry is being impacted largely by the uncertainty for the future, and this issue started to arise even before the pandemic took hold.

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Engine products group files legal challenge to EPAs partial waiver for E15

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The newly formed Engine Products Group (EPG)—comprising the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers (Alliance), The Association of International Automobile Manufacturers, Inc. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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CCFA counters Paris mayor’s proposed total diesel ban with suggestion to focus on legacy fleet

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European regulations reduced pollutant emissions from diesel vehicles to those of gasoline vehicles. The difference is real and it would be wrong to suggest that today we can speak of “the” diesel as a single technology. How, in this context, to justify the prohibition of [diesel] traffic?

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