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JATO: new car average CO2 emissions highest in Europe since 2014; slow EV uptake insufficient to counter fewer diesels and more SUVs

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In addition to the European car market recording tepid growth in 2019, CO 2 emissions have continued to increase, despite new regulation designed to curtail this, according to JATO Dynamics. Last year, the volume-weighted average CO 2 emissions for European markets were at their highest recorded levels since 2014.

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EU formally approves sales ban of combustion engine cars by 2035

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A ban on all petrol and diesel-powered vehicles made its way through the European Parliament on Tuesday, February 1. In a vote of 340 votes for, 279 votes against, and 21 abstentions, the law will push for new performance standards for new cars and vans in line with the EU’s climate goals.

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T&E study: EVs can be cheaper for Uber drivers to run than latest diesels in many European capitals

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Electric cars are becoming an attractive business proposition for high-mileage vehicle operators such as ride-sharer Uber in key EU capitals such as Paris, Berlin, Madrid and Lisbon, a new study by research and campaign group Transport & Environment (T&E) has found. —Yoann Le Petit, new mobility expert with T&E.

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European countries struggle to meet emission limits due to emissions from agriculture and transport

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Eleven EU Member States breached air pollution ceilings in 2015 mostly due to high emissions from agricultural and transport sources, according to new data and a briefing released by the European Environment Agency (EEA). The briefing includes information on countries’ 2015 emissions and national ceilings for different pollutants.

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European release date of Chevrolet Spark revealed

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From the first quarter of the new-year, GM Europe will launch the Chevrolet Spark, an all-new mini-car. As the fastest growing segment of the market globally, the mini-car segment represents almost 10 per cent of the total European passenger car market – up from 6.5 The smaller of the units can power the car from 0-62mph in 15.5

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Slow start for charge of the electric cars - Times Online

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Home Business Industry Sectors Engineering MY PROFILE SHOP JOBS PROPERTY CLASSIFIEDS From The Sunday Times April 19, 2009 Slow start for charge of the electric cars Ray Hutton Electric cars need a boost. Car buyers were less enthusiastic. Electric cars remain dependent on the development of better,affordable batteries.

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Reports highlight ongoing advances in vehicle technology, consumer demand for fuel efficiency in US and Europe

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4-cylinder engines and hybrid vehicles as a percent of cars sold in the US. In Europe, a new report from the European Environment Agency (EEA) found that the average car sold in the EU in 2012 was 9% more fuel-efficient than the average three years before, due to improved technology and an increase in the share of diesel cars.

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