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

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The European Environment Agency (EEA) has published its provisional data about the CO 2 emissions of newly registered passenger cars and vans in Europe in 2020. 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

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15 countries agree to work toward 100% ZEV truck and bus sales by 2040

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Under the new Global Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for Zero-Emission Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicles (ZE-MHDVs), Austria, Canada, Chile, Denmark, Finland, Luxembourg, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Scotland, Switzerland, Turkey, United Kingdom, Uruguay and Wales are setting an interim goal of 30% zero-emission new vehicle sales by 2030.

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Volkswagen sold around 394,000 battery-electric vehicles in 2023

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“We expect the market environment to remain challenging in 2024. 7, this year, along with the next-generation of the Golf, and updated drive systems and operating concepts for its previously available ID.4 the United Kingdom, Sweden, France, Norway and Belgium. 4 units for a 62.9

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American Rheinmetall Vehicles and GM Defense partner to pursue US Army’s Common Tactical Truck program

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The Group’s HX family of trucks has been sold to 20 customers globally including an active Allied user group consisting of Germany, Australia, United Kingdom, Austria, New Zealand, Norway, Sweden and Denmark. This commercial backbone reduces obsolescence risk/cost, expands parts availability, and reduces sustainment demands.

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Yadea launches Z3 electric scooter with connectivity app

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The battery cells are capable of keeping dynamic performance in environments from -10 to 55 ˚C (15 to 122 ˚F). Self-diagnosed results are available as a 3D image and recommended maintenance shops will be displayed on the mobile phone. Starting price is US$3,388. The Yadea Z3 is powered by Panasonic 18650 battery cells.

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100 Tesla Model 3 vehicles offered to private hire drivers in London

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For instance, in December 2020, nine-year-old Ella Kissi-Debrah became the first person in the United Kingdom whose cause of death was listed as “air pollution,” thanks to her mother’s efforts. Hertz’s Tesla order for 100k vehicles included Model Ys, which will be available in late April. Breathe with Tesla Model 3s.

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2015 Ford Transit offers fuel economy up to 46% better than old E-Series vans

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liter V6 engine, and customers also can choose from an available 3.5-liter liter Power Stroke diesel available on Transit is not EPA-rated. Transit has sold more than 7 million units worldwide since being introduced in Europe in 1965. The available 3.2-liter Transit comes standard with a 3.7-liter liter EcoBoost or 3.2-liter