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EEA: almost all Euro car makers met specific 2017 CO2 targets on new sales, but emissions up year-on-year

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Other key findings of the report: For the first year since 2009, gasoline cars constituted the majority of new registrations in 2017 (almost 53%). The proportion of electric vehicles (plug-in hybrid and battery electric cars) increased from 1.0% g CO 2 /km less than the average gasoline car. in 2016 to 1.5% g CO 2 /km).

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PSA Peugeot Citroën and Bosch developing hydraulic hybrid powertrain for passenger cars; 30% reduction in fuel consumption in NEDC, up to 45% urban; B-segment application in 2016

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Following the introduction of the Bosch electric axle-split hybrid in PSA Peugeot Citroën diesel vehicles ( earlier post ), the two companies are now planning to develop a hydraulic hybrid powertrain for passenger cars. For these models as well, Bosch supplies the components for the electrical powertrain. Click to enlarge. l/100km (81.1

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GS Yuasa to supply Li-ion batteries to PSA Peugeot Citron for electric commercial vehicles

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plans to supply lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles to PSA Peugeot Citroëën SA. GS Yuasa now supplies lithium ion batteries to Mitsubishi Motors for use in the i-MiEV electric car. GS Yuasa Corp. and Mitsubishi Corp.

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BMW wins overall International Engine of Year 2015 for hybrid drive system in i8 PHEV

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The BMW i8 TwinPower Turbo three-cylinder gasoline engine was voted class winner in the 1.4-liter The combination of electric motor and gasoline engine also earned it overall victory. kWh of electricity. PSA Peugeot Citroen 1.2-liter liter three-cylinder electric-gasoline hybrid. liter to 1.8-liter

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JATO: electrified vehicles 13% of new car reg in Europe in January 2020; electrified vehicles only growth-driver

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They posted a record in volume and market share due to increasing incentives for consumers, greater awareness about the benefits of electrified vehicles, and the growing concern about diesel and gasoline cars, JATO said. This is a market share of 13.3% compared to just 7.1% in the year prior.

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Diesel car registrations in Europe in 2017 down 7.9%; SUV sales up 19.5%; AFVs up 46% but share still low

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Gasoline car registrations benefited from the decline of diesel, growing by 10.9% (+760,000 units) to a 50% market share; SUVs led growth with a record 4.56 AFVs—including hybrid, electric and plug-in vehicles—accounted for 4.8% In Europe, diesel car registrations fell by 7.9% million units in 2017, representing just 43.7%

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Hybrids and EVs represented about 1% of new car market in France in September

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Electric vehicles represented less than 0.2% Added to this are 62 iOn Peugeot, 39 Citroen C-Zero, 17 Nissan Leaf, 13 Mia and 10 Smart Fortwo. Since the beginning of the year 1,428 electric vehicles have been registered in France, including 920 units from PSA. Sales of gasoline vehicles represented 26.6% of the market.

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