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T&E: Rising use of private jets sends CO2 emissions soaring

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The report also finds: Seven of the 10 most polluting routes taken by private aircraft within Europe lie on the UK-France-Switzerland-Italy axis. The good news is these short hops are prime targets for replacement by clean technologies like electric and hydrogen aircraft. —Andrew Murphy, Aviation Director at T&E.

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Study Finds That CO2 Standards for Vehicles Can Reduce Price of Oil

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The good news is that the economic benefits of reducing energy use in transport are greater than they were previously thought. 120 g/km by 2012, decreasing to 80 g/km by 2020 and 60 g/km by 2025, in the EU27 plus the EFTA countries Norway and Switzerland. There are two clear messages from this, one good, the other a little dangerous.

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SEAT Ibiza sets new fuel economy record

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The achievement sets a new record for the fuel-sipping Spanish supermini and was reached by Austrian economy driving specialist Gerhard Plattner. He set out from Cieszyn in Poland after the International Police Motor Corporation sealed the car’s bonnet and fuel filler. Tags: Green cars Latest news SEAT.

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Lamborghini Breaks Historic Sales Record

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But as always, we’re not stopping at single milestones, and we’re ready to take on more exciting new challenges in 2024.” While the sales are good news for the brand, breaking the 10,000-unit barrier could come with some complications. Image: Lamborghini] Become a& TTAC insider.

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Devil in the Details: World Leaders Scramble To Salvage and Shape Copenhagens UNFCCC Climate Summit

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Kim Carstensen of the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) protested that “ it’s just too early to lower the ambition ”, [ 5 ] while European news agency Euractiv ran the headline “Asian leaders kill hopes for Copenhagen deal” [ 6 ]. Without a clear and ambitious number, the whole agreement will be in danger ” [ 8 ].

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Nissan signs electric car alliance with Europcar

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Europcar Groupe has already implemented numerous environmental initiatives within the scope of a Green charter certified by Bureau Veritas in June 2008, including a recent announcement to display CO2 data for all its vehicle rentals.

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