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T&E: Denmark, Luxembourg, Netherlands lead deployments of zero-emission buses in Europe

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Denmark leads the way when it comes to putting zero-emission urban buses on the streets in Europe, with 78% of new vehicles being electric, according to the latest data from green NGO Transport & Environment. Italy, Poland, Germany, the UK, Spain and France, which buy 70% of the urban buses sold in Europe, lag behind.

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New cars in Europe in 2013 collectively met 2015 CO2 target two years ahead of the deadline

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Cars sold in Europe in 2013 were collectively 4% more efficient than the year before, according to provisional data from the European Environment Agency (EEA). People in Malta, Denmark and Greece bought the lightest models on average. Source: EEA. Click to enlarge.

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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. Markets were significantly hit in Italy, France, Spain, Austria, Ireland, Slovenia, Greece and Portugal, where the combined volume fell from 634,600 units in March 2019 to 161,800 units last month.

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New cars sold in Europe in 2011 were 3.3% more fuel efficient than those sold in 2010; increasing diesel uptake

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Average carbon dioxide emissions per kilometer continue to fall in Europe, according to preliminary figures released by the European Environment Agency (EEA). A combination of changes in buying behavior, improved technology and engine efficiency was mostly responsible for this reduction, according to EEA analysis. There were 12.8

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Asad Madni and the Life-Saving Sensor

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But several people wanted to buy us, and one, Schneider Electric, was relentless. When we met on Crete for the first time, for example, I danced a solo Zeibekiko; it has roots from ancient Greece. He is curious about society, about human behavior, about the environment—and, broadly speaking, the survival of our civilization.”.

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Global Automotive Survey Finds Nearly Six in Ten People Prefer Green Cars, Even If Money No Object

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Market research firm Synovate released new study findings showing that nearly six in ten people would choose to buy a green car over a dream car, even if money was no object. Synovate asked respondents to forget about money for a moment and say whether they would buy green, dream or in between. Scott Miller.

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Study finds that EV-specific factors rather than socio-demographic variables better predictors of EV uptake

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Estonia deciding to buy 500 MiEVs in 2012 or Belgium offering high financial incentives but perhaps not to the right market, noted lead author Will Sierzchula. Thirdly, due to the constantly evolving environment during the emergence of a radical innovation, industrial dynamics may change from year to year.