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DECEMBER 15, 2020

Europe's largest truckmakers have committed to phasing out diesel trucks by 2040, a decade earlier than originally planned, the Financial Times reported this week.

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Europe Diesel Manufacturer CO2 157

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2018

A new study by MIT researchers, published this month in Atmospheric Environment , finds that in Europe, 10 major auto manufacturers produced diesel cars, sold between 2000 and 2015, that generate up to 16 times more NO x emissions on the road than in regulatory tests—a level that exceeds European limits but does not violate any EU laws.

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MIT Diesel Europe Emissions 273

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2012

The new Mondeo Hybrid is Ford’s first full hybrid car in Europe. Ford projects that two-thirds of all the company’s vehicles in Europe will be leaders, or among the very best, in terms of fuel efficiency by 2013. The Ford Mondeo Hybrid will be Ford’s first full hybrid-electric vehicle for Europe.

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Fuel Economy Europe Ford Economy 261

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JANUARY 29, 2018

In Europe, diesel car registrations fell by 7.9% Gasoline car registrations benefited from the decline of diesel, growing by 10.9% (+760,000 units) to a 50% market share; SUVs led growth with a record 4.56 Overall, new registrations in Europe in 2017 totalled 15.57 million units in 2017, representing just 43.7%

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2017 SUV Diesel Europe 210

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JUNE 25, 2014

Ford has revealed the all-new 2015 Edge. Sales in South America, Europe—to include Western Europe—and Asia Pacific will follow. The 2015 Edge, now based on the same global platform as the Ford Fusion, will feature three engine options in North America, two of which are new powerplants: a standard twin-scroll 2.0-liter

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2015 Ford America Europe 210

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OCTOBER 1, 2017

Diesel’s market share in the EU-15 fell from 50.2% In absolute numbers, 152,323 fewer diesel cars were sold. For the first time since 2009, gasoline vehicles have overtaken diesel to become the most sold car type in the EU-15. This drop was offset by an increase in the sale of gasoline engined vehicles.

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Green Car Reports

MAY 17, 2023

Ford reveals another intriguing small EV for Europe. The courts aren’t done with Dieselgate. And why does the Prius Prime cost less to lease? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The Toyota Prius Prime plug-in hybrid costs less to lease than the Prius hybrid—even though the Prime has a higher sticker price.

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Prius Ford Audi Green Cars 108

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MARCH 26, 2018

million units registered in Europe in 2018 so far, according to figures from JATO Dynamics. The market share of diesel vehicles fell to 39.5% However, 13 of Europe’s 27 markets posted declines in February, so future growth for the industry could become dependent on a select few markets. percentage points in February.

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SUV Diesel Europe Market 186

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FEBRUARY 8, 2018

Ford unveiled the redesigned Transit Connect Wagon at the Chicago Auto Show. liter EcoBlue diesel, both paired with a new 8-speed automatic. Ford is targeting the 1.5L EcoBlue diesel to deliver an EPA-estimated fuel economy rating of at least 30 mpg (7.8 Ford is targeting the 1.5L

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Transit Connect Connect Connected Diesel 247

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DECEMBER 10, 2012

Ford’s 5-cylinder, 3.2-liter liter Power Stroke diesel will be Ford’s second in North America. Ford’s all-new 2014 Transit full-size van, which goes on sale late next year, will be offered with a new 3.2-liter liter Power Stroke five-cylinder diesel. 5-cylinder diesel. 5-cylinder diesel.

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North America America Diesel Ford 343

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APRIL 30, 2019

Ongoing political and economic uncertainty, including lack of clarity around Brexit, alongside consumer preoccupation with diesel bans in cities, meant that overall demand continued to decline. Last month, 19 of the 27 markets posted negative results—including the top 10 largest markets in Europe. of total volume against 36.2%

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APRIL 9, 2024

Toyota may be mulling a bigger role for diesel. The 2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E boasts more range and faster charging—as well as quicker acceleration for much of the lineup—at a price thousands less than when the 2023 Mach-E arrived a year ago. The Mach-E now offers up to 320 miles of EPA range, according to Ford. Privacy Policy.

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Diesel Toyota Hybrid Green Cars 52

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MARCH 10, 2020

After a large increase of new vehicle registrations in Europe in December 2019, volumes for January decreased, marking another month of transition for the complex new car market. A total of 1,138,057 new passenger cars were registered in Europe in January 2020, representing a decline of 7.6% —Felipe Munoz. of total registrations.

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JUNE 30, 2014

The new Ford Focus ST (in the new dark gray paint option) is offering a choice of an EcoBoost or diesel engine. For the first time, the Focus ST it will be offered with the choice of an EcoBoost gasoline or a new version of Ford’s 2.0L TDCi diesel engine. The diesel Focus ST is the most fuel?efficient l/100 km (53.5

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

In Europe, Ford has enhanced the S-MAX sports activity vehicle and Galaxy people mover to deliver more fuel efficiency, performance and refinement. The Ford S-MAX and Galaxy models are now offered for the first time with Ford’s 2.0-liter

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Engine Ford Diesel Standards 207

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APRIL 11, 2024

The market share of fully electric trucks and buses is growing at an impressive pace in Europe, according to a new report from the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT). According to the ICCT, in Q4 of 2023, 43% of all new city buses sold in Europe were fully electric. of Australia’s bus fleet is electric).

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OCTOBER 25, 2012

The actions—along with a previously announced initiative to reduce approximately 500 salaried and agency positions across Europe, with the Ford salaried reductions achieved voluntarily—affect 6,200 positions or about 13% of Ford’s European workforce. Ford plans to close the two facilities in the UK in 2013.

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Europe Ford 2012 Production 225

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AUGUST 26, 2015

European drivers are showing an increasing appetite for semi-autonomous driving technologies, according to a new Ford Motor Company study on buying trends in Europe. Ford Car Buying Trends 2015 , a study of new car buying habits in 22 countries across Europe, highlights regional trends and national differences.

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Europe Buy Ford 2015 150

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OCTOBER 4, 2018

Ford will enhance the fuel-efficient Mondeo Hybrid gasoline-electric vehicle range—including the introduction of the first Mondeo Hybrid wagon variant—from 2019. The Mondeo wagon body style was developed exclusively for customers in Europe. kWh lithium-ion, air-cooled, recyclable battery located behind the rear seats.

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JANUARY 20, 2020

Ford is investing €42 million (US$46.6 The currently unique-to-segment electrified powertrain will offer an alternative to Ford’s EcoBlue diesel-powered models without compromising interior space, comfort or flexibility. Ford is introducing 14 electrified vehicles in Europe by the end of 2020.

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

New Ford Focus. The new Ford Focus for Europe ( earlier post ) delivers the car’s most fuel-efficient powertrain line-up yet with improvements of up to 19%, and a significant CO 2 emission reduction across the entire line-up. The new Focus will be the first vehicle in Europe to offer Ford’s new 1.5-liter

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Fuel Economy Ford Europe Fuel 218

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

New Ford C-MAX. Ford of Europe has unveiled the new C-MAX and Grand C-MAX prior to the Paris Motor Show. The models offer significantly improved CO 2 figures and for the first time feature as standard Ford’s Auto-Start-Stop technology on EcoBoost gasoline and 2.0-liter liter TDCi diesel engines. million in Europe.

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Diesel Engine Ford Standards 218

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MARCH 9, 2010

Ford is infusing its European product range with new generations of more efficient gasoline and diesel engines, led by the introduction of two 4-cylinder Ford EcoBoost gasoline units. The 4-cylinder Ford EcoBoost engines are available as either a 1.6-liter TDCi diesel. EcoBoost gasoline engine. Click to enlarge.

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Europe Ford Fuel Economy 2010 210

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2015

Ford will be introducing the Euro-spec version of its Edge SUV at the IAA in Frankfurt this week. The large SUV will be offered in Europe with a choice of 180PS 2.0-liter liter TDCi diesel engine with six-speed manual transmission, or 210 PS bi-turbo 2.0‑liter liter TDCi diesel with six-speed PowerShift automatic transmission.

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Ford MPG Diesel Fuel 150

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OCTOBER 14, 2018

Ford has begun production of the Deutsche Post StreetScooter WORK XL electric van at its European HQ in Cologne, Germany. Around 180 Ford employees are working in two shifts to build up to 16 WORK XL models per day, providing an annual production capacity of 3,500 units.

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Ford Production Turkey PHEV 285

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APRIL 7, 2011

Ford Motor Company will stage the debut of the new Focus ECOnetic next week at the Amsterdam Motor Show. litres of diesel per 100 kilometers (67 mpg US) and to deliver CO 2 emissions of less than 95g/km when certification is completed later this year. Focus ECOnetic is expected to use less than 3.5 liter TDCi engine.

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Diesel MPG Ford Motor 278

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

The first prototype of the hydrogen fuel cell Ford Ranger ute dubbed the Warrego by its developer, the Australian start-up H2X Global, has hit the road in the Netherlands. H2X has also announced it will build the H2X in Europe and in Australia at a facility in Sale in Victoria’s LaTrobe Valley. 2023 H2X Warrego prototype.

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Hydrogen Ford Fuel Production 136

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AUGUST 1, 2018

The diesel crisis certainly affected the speed of growth in the market, but consumers are overcoming this by turning to more attractive gasoline and AFV solutions. The diesel decline continued during the first six months of 2018, as registrations were down by 17%. —Felipe Munoz, JATO’s global analyst. of the German market.

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SUV Diesel Market Finland 236

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MARCH 24, 2023

Green NCAP tested 34 cars with different powertrain types: battery electric, hybrid electric, conventional petrol and diesel, and one vehicle, the Ford Puma, that runs on alternative fuel. Furthermore, the vehicle maintenance model has been improved and among other points, now considers urea usage for diesel-powertrains.

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Green Climate Energy Vehicles 453

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

Ford of Europe revealed the all-new S?MAX The new S-MAX will debut Ford Adaptive Steering technology in Europe for optimized response to driver input when it goes on sale in 2015. Ford’s advanced Pre-Collision Assist technology will assist in mitigating accidents even at motorway speeds.

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Ford Europe Engine Diesel 240

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FEBRUARY 24, 2014

2015 Ford Focus. Ford revealed the redesigned 2015 Ford Focus at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, the world’s largest exhibition for the mobile industry. The smallest engine in the company’s growing EcoBoost family will increase the choice for Ford customers in the United States, as Fiesta is already available with the 1.0-liter

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Ford 2015 Engine Fuel Economy 231

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JANUARY 21, 2021

Almost 98% of all these trucks run on diesel, according to the 2021 Vehicles in Use report. ACEA’s new report also reveals the following facts about the fleet of commercial vehicles (trucks, vans and buses) operating in Europe today: At almost 1.2 Almost 90% of the EU van fleet runs on diesel, just 0.3% being battery electric.

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Fleet Emissions Greece Poland 435

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OCTOBER 17, 2012

Pike Pulse Grid for clean diesels. The new Pike Pulse Report: Clean Diesel Vehicles from Pike Research ranks the Volkswagen Group as the leader in this market, due to the efforts of the Volkswagen and Audi brands. been a leader in selling diesel vehicles and is making a strong push for emerging clean diesel markets, Pike notes.

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Clean Cleaning Diesel Global 240

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MARCH 31, 2024

February 2024 was a positive month for the new car market in Europe. This success comes at the expense of diesel cars, with the market share of these vehicles falling from 35% of registrations in February 2019 to just 15% last month. Other big players in February included Suzuki, BMW Group, Mitsubishi, and Toyota.

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Chinese Europe Sale Cars 52

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

Ford revealed the production version of the new Transit Custom plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) at IAA Commercial Vehicle show in Hannover, Germany. The Transit Custom PHEV targets an all-electric driving range of 50 kilometers (31 miles), and uses the multi-award-winning Ford 1.0-liter

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PHEV Commercial Ford Production 236

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AUGUST 20, 2011

Ford is offering two additional, more fuel efficient, powertrain options for the Focus in Europe: the Ford PowerShift automatic with dual dry-clutch technology, and the Flexifuel derivative capable of utilizing E85 fuel. New Ford Focus models with the 125PS (123 hp, 92 kW) 1.6-liter The Ford Focus 1.6 Earlier post.)

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Ford Europe Fuel Economy Sweden 225

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MARCH 26, 2012

Ford of Europe has begun production of the new Fiesta ECOnetic Technology, which offers fuel economy of 3.3l/100 mpg US) and CO 2 emissions of 87 g/km, at Ford’s Cologne Assembly plant in Germany. liter TDCi diesel engines; the 1.25-liter Fiesta ECOnetic Technology. Click to enlarge. 100 km (71.2 liter and 1.6-liter

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MPG Ford Fuel Economy Production 301