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Fraunhofer ISI/ICCT analysis of PHEV data finds real-world CO2 emissions 2-4x higher than official values

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A new analysis of the real-world usage of more than 100,000 plug-in hybrid electric vehicles shows a large deviation between on-road CO 2 emissions and fuel efficiency and the official vehicle type-approval values. Statistically, private users of vehicles in Germany re-charge their plug-in hybrid vehicle only on three out of four days.

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Time to unplug phoney PHEV fuel ratings: Australia’s “electrified” automotive future isn’t all its cracked up to be | Opinion

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Aussie CO2 standard tough on Toyota, SUVs and utes You might have noticed, and I certainly have, that the car company execs have stopped talking about electric vehicles, and begun describing the Australian car market of the near future using such vague and nebulous terms as “electrified” now that a New Vehicles Emissions Standard looms.

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Get out of the way diesel! Toyota Prado petrol-electric hybrid SUV coming to Australia as soon as 2024

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Brand mulls electric, plug-in hybrid and fuel cell versions of iconic off-roader 2024 Toyota Prado. Fuel consumption and emissions has become a critical focus for Toyota Australia as the federal government’s new CO2 reduction standard looms with substantial fines for polluting vehicles such as large SUVs and utes.

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ICCT: incremental technology can cut vehicle CO2 by half and increase fuel economy >60% through 2030 with ~5% increase in price

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l/100 km) in 2016, the The ICCT team assessed increased consumer label fuel economy (as opposed to the regulatory test fuel economy) to 35 mpg (6.71 The resulting trajectory would reduce CO 2 emissions by half and increase fuel economy by more than 60% from 2016 through 2030. Starting from a baseline 26 mpg (9.04

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You’re outta here! Chevrolet Silverado EV won’t be coming to Australia

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And tow them very long distances, where diesel fuel pumps are far more ubiquitous (and quicker filling) than electric charge points. It’s a case of hoping capabilities (especially EV range when towing) improve, along with Australian charging infrastructure. The post You’re outta here! Trucks included.

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Toyota reduces fuel consumption and emissions across the new Auris range; 13% average reduction in CO2 compared to predecessors; gasoline, diesel and hybrid

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Aerodynamic improvements, weight savings and engine enhancements have reduced fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions across the range. Fuel consumption is 5.4 Dual VVT-i helps boost response levels across the entire rev range by varying the air-fuel intake and exhaust valve timing to suit the conditions at any given time.

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Tesla Model 3 used by Police Department reveals massive financial savings

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The ongoing cost of the Model 3 is comparatively less than that of the Ford Explorer based on routine maintenance and fuel costs. Each EV avoids emission of over 23 tons of CO2 per year and saves $8763 in environmental and health costs. Credit: EV Club of CT. After four years the Tesla will have saved enough money to buy another Tesla.