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Fraunhofer, KIT study finds CO2 mitigation potential of higher-range PHEVs greater than expected

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In an open-access paper published in Scientific Reports , a team from Fraunhofer ISI and KIT (Karlsruhe Institute of Technology) has presented the first systematic overview of empirical findings on the electrification of vehicle mileage based on on actual PHEV (plug-in hybrid) and BEV (battery-electric vehicle) usage for the US and Germany.

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KIT spin-off producing synthetic natural gas from green hydrogen and CO2 from sewage sludge

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Chemical reactor company INERATEC , a spinoff of Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), and the Spanish company GAS NATURAL FENOSA have built a plant in Spain that produces synthetic natural gas from CO 2 and renewable hydrogen. sewage sludge.

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2025 MG ZS Hybrid+ on its way to Australia

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100km and 115g/km of CO2 on the WLTP test cycle. Range-topping Trophy trim models add rear privacy glass, larger 18-inch alloy wheels, heated faux leather electric-adjust seats and a 360-degree camera. READ MORE: [link] Combined, total output is 144kW, which is enough for a brisk 0-100km/h sprint of around 8.7

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Peugeot ratchets down fuel consumption on on 1.6 HDi and 1.6 e-HDi engines

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Depending on version, these engine developments are supplemented by an aerodynamic kit (spoiler, underbody shield), Low or Ultra Low Resistant tires. Average CO2 emissions for the entire Peugeot range has dropped from 128.6 The new CO 2 figures go as allow as 90 g/km for the 208 1.6 g/km in 2011 to 125.2

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Solar2fuel Project in Germany Pursuing Photocatalytic Conversion of CO2 to Methanol for Engines or Fuel Cells

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Researchers from BASF, Energie Baden-Württemberg AG (EnBW), Heidelberg University and Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) are seeking to develop a process for the photocatalytic conversion of CO 2 into methanol for use in fuel cells or internal combustion engines. million) over two years. Dr. Henning Bockhorn.

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Renault introduces LPG version of Dacia Duster in France

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The 4x2 version of Dacia Duster emits 146g of CO2/km when running on LPG, compared with 167g/km when using gasoline. Running on LPG, Duster has a range of almost 1,000 km (621 miles) on a full tank. The 32-liter LPG tank replaces the spare wheel beneath the trunk (tire inflation kit supplied). liters/100km (25.6

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Tata Tigor EV launched in India at ? 11.99 lakh

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lakh for the range-topping XZ+ (O) variant. It does provide a range of 306 km (ARAI certified). Which has helped to save over 35-kilo tons on CO2 emissions, which is equivalent to planting half a million trees. lakh for the base XE variant and going up to ? It will be available in XE, XM, XZ+ and XZ+ (O).

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