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Toyota’s diesel line-up in Western Europe to be made compatible with HVO100 diesel fuel

Green Car Congress

Toyota’s toughest, body-on-frame models in Europe are to be made compatible with HVO100 diesel, a non-fossil fuel made from 100% renewable sources such as waste cooking oil. Both the Land Cruiser and Hilux will join the Proace family of light commercial vehicles in being compatible with HVO100 diesel.

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In 2203, Electric Cars Outsold Diesel Cars In Europe

CleanTechnica EVs

Sales of electric cars in the EU outpaced sales of diesel powered cars in 2023 according to a report by EAMA. The post In 2203, Electric Cars Outsold Diesel Cars In Europe appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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In a first, EV new car registrations surpass diesel in Europe

Electrek

In a new milestone, the number of new electric car registrations has exceeded those of diesel-powered vehicles in Europe for the first time, according to the European Automobile Manufacturers Association. more… The post In a first, EV new car registrations surpass diesel in Europe appeared first on Electrek.

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Electric car registrations on the rise in Europe, while diesel dies out

Electrek

While gas vehicles still hold nearly a third of the market, diesel rates took a dive. more… The post Electric car registrations on the rise in Europe, while diesel dies out appeared first on Electrek.

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Cologne Bonn Airport switches to Neste MY Renewable Diesel in its entire diesel-powered ground fleet

Green Car Congress

Cologne Bonn Airport has switched to Neste MY Renewable Diesel in its diesel-powered ground fleet. Neste’s renewable diesel (also known as HVO100) is made from 100% renewable raw materials, and it is in particular used for powering large and heavy vehicles such as the airport’s fire trucks, which are not easy to electrify.

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RIP Volvo diesel cars: Last XC90 diesel rolls off production line

The Driven EV News

The last diesel-fuelled Volvo has rolled off the production line. Diesel cars accounted for most of Volvo's Europe sales in 2019, but it vows to produce EVs only by 2030. The post RIP Volvo diesel cars: Last XC90 diesel rolls off production line appeared first on The Driven.

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Battery electric car sales finally overtook the diesel institution in Europe

Green Car Reports

Battery-electric car sales overtook diesel for the first time in Europe, the Financial Times reported Sunday. This is an important milestone, as diesel has been the default choice for European car buyers for decades.

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