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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. T&E calculates that a jet fuel tax applied proportionately to flight distances could raise €325 million if applied to all flights departing from the EU and UK.

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This solar company just put its people in 100 VW ID. Buzz Cargos

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Helion folks are now cruising around Switzerland in one of the largest electric fleets in the country. Helion’s switch to an all-electric fleet will eliminate about 300 tonnes of CO2 emissions annually. Buzz Cargo vehicles. This further improves the carbon footprint of our products.” Read more: VW says ‘most’ 2023, 2024 ID.4s

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Chevrolet Extends LPG Portfolio Throughout Europe

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Switzerland, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia and Spain will offer LPG-versions in addition to the regular gasoline and diesel range. Apart from reducing emissions, LPG also offers financial benefits through the tax advantages it enjoys in many countries.

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

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The obvious one is increased fuel taxes, but somehow governments need to make sure the benefits of better technology aren’t wiped out by increased demand for lower-priced fuel. 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. Jos Dings, T&E Director.

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SEAT Ibiza sets new fuel economy record

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Official statistics show the SEAT Ibiza Ecomotive is capable of 92.4mpg on the extra urban cycle, 76.3mpg on the combined cycle and it has CO2 emissions at just 98g/km. It is exempt from road tax in the UK and costs £12,355. TDI engine’s electronic management. . TDI engine’s electronic management. .

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Nissan Updates on Nissan Green Program 2010; New Vehicle CO2 Needs to Be Reduced 90% by 2050

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Other actions included: In April 2009, Nissan introduced the Nissan ECO Series (NECO Series), which qualify for tax breaks under Japan’s new preferential tax scheme for environment-friendly vehicles. in the United States; and Israel, Portugal, Monaco, United Kingdom, France, Switzerland, Ireland, China, Hong Kong and Singapore.

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