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FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Tesla has made the sale of emissions credits to other automakers a significant part of its revenue, and that could continue under stricter emissions standards enacted by the Biden administration, according to a new IHS Markit report.

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Standards Sale MPG Tesla 161

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MARCH 22, 2018

However, emissions do not just remain in conurbations; particles and gaseous pollutants can be transported thousands of kilometers by the wind. In EMeRGe the composition of the plumes of pollution entering and leaving Europe and leaving Asia will be measured by performing optimized transects and vertical profiling.

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Emissions Taiwan Asia Ozone 268

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JULY 6, 2022

In Europe, Mazda announced that it will add an all-new e-Skyactiv D diesel engine to the Mazda CX-60 line-up in 2023, joining the PHEV CX-60, which is available to order now. The new DCPCI combustion system improves engine efficiency, emissions and fuel economy. mpg US with CO 2 emissions of 137g/km.

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Mazda Diesel Fuel Economy PHEV 259

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MARCH 4, 2014

At the Geneva Motor Show, Toyota Motor Europe (TME) announced that European sales of hybrid vehicles reached an all-time high in 2013 totaling 156,863 units, up 43% year-on-year. In Western Europe, 28% of all Toyota and Lexus vehicles sold are hybrid models. l/100 km (65 mpg US), with 84 g/km CO 2. mpg US), with 85 g/km CO 2.

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LS 600H Europe 2013 Sale 199

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MAY 29, 2013

The divergence of real-world CO 2 emissions vs. manufacturers’ type-approval (100%) in Europe from various on-road data sources. However, the NEDC was not originally designed to measure fuel consumption or CO 2 emissions, and some features of the test procedure can be exploited to influence test results for those values.

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Europe Fuel MPG United Kingdom 199

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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. Fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions figures in g/km are from officially approved tests in accordance with EC Directive 93/116/EC.

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MPG Ford Fuel Economy Production 301

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MARCH 5, 2014

Still one of the lightest engines in its class, the unit incorporates numerous revisions that enhance performance and help deliver class-leading fuel efficiency and CO 2 emissions. Gasoline engines are chosen by 85% of A-segment customers in Europe. “ mpg US increasing to 57.4 l/100 km (fuel economy of 53.5

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MPG Engine Fuel Economy Toyota 287

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AUGUST 17, 2017

liter i-DTEC diesel engine will join the Honda Civic range in Europe from March 2018, offering a combination of performance and efficiency. The Worldwise Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure (WLTP) has been designed to provide more realistic testing conditions to calculate vehicle fuel consumption and emissions. l/100 km (63.6

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Honda Diesel Europe Engine 170

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MARCH 2, 2021

Selected by a jury of 59 automotive journalists from across Europe, the fourth-generation Yaris receives the award 21 years after the innovative first generation was named European Car of the Year in 2000, a first for Toyota. CO 2 emissions have dropped to 85 g/km and the WLTP combined cycle fuel economy figure is 3.7 l/100km (63.5

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Toyota Hybrid 2000 Cars 243

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JUNE 4, 2018

Launched in 2005 for Europe, the first generation Toyota AYGO was designed to attract young, urban-based customers, and to bring a greater sense of playfulness to the Toyota brand. regulations and reduce CO 2 emissions by 5 g/km across the entire model range. mpg US) and CO 2 emissions of 93 g/km. l/100 km (57.3

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MPG Engine Toyota 2018 186

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FEBRUARY 4, 2014

Audi is expanding its “ultra” strategy with 11 new models: especially efficient diesel engine versions in the A4, A5 and A6 model lines will be launched in Europe in early 2014. The new ultra models will meet the future Euro 6 emission standards while achieving lower fuel consumption. mpg) with 4.6 mpg) with 4.6

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MPG Audi Diesel Miles 225

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AUGUST 4, 2015

Audi is launching an exceptionally efficient diesel version of the new 7-seat Audi Q7 SUV ( earlier post ), which is now available for customer order in Europe: the newest Audi Q7 ultra 3.0 Audi will be delivering cars to dealers in Europe starting in September. TDI quattro. This engine not only reduces fuel consumption to 5.5

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Audi Europe Diesel MPG 150

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2013

Responding to growing customer demand in Europe for small cars with low running costs and low emissions, Kia is introducing a bi-fuel gasoline-LPG model to its Picanto small car range. mpg US ) and CO 2 emissions of 100 g/km; automatic stop-start (ISG) equipped models will achieve 5.6 l/100 km (42 mpg US ) and 97 g/km.

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Gasoline Kia Europe Czech Republic 218

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JUNE 13, 2012

i-VTEC in Europe. mpg UK (45.2 mpg US, 5.2 L/100km) and CO 2 emissions of 120 g/km, representing an improvement of 3 g/km. For UK drivers, this drop in CO 2 emissions means the car now sits in tax band C and costs only £30 a year to tax. The Jazz 1.2 SE with Idle Stop delivers a combined fuel economy of 54.3

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Standards Europe MPG Fuel Economy 218

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AUGUST 25, 2016

In Europe, the new Volkswagen Tiguan can now be ordered with two new top engines: the new 2.0 l/100 km (37 mpg US), with corresponding CO 2 emissions of 167 g/km. TDI biturbo diesel with 176 KW / 240 PS; and the 2.0 TSI engine with output of 162 kW / 220 PS familiar from the Golf GTI. The top TDI consumes an average of just 6.4

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Gasoline Diesel Europe Engine 150

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DECEMBER 27, 2012

Ford is introducing a new version of its Fiesta Van in Europe. All diesel engines in the new Fiesta Van achieve sub-100 g/km CO 2 emissions and 3.7 mpg US) or better (measured according to the technical requirements and specifications of the European Regulation (EC) 715/2007 as last amended). New Fiesta Van. Click to enlarge.

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MPG Ford Diesel 2007 210

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OCTOBER 2, 2014

mpg US) and CO 2 emissions of about 129 g/km. The company also introduced the the new 2015 Infiniti Q70 to Europe during the show. The four-door fastback is powered by a hybrid electric powertrain that is expected to deliver 550 hp (410 kW) with fuel consumption of 5.5 L/100 km (42.8 Powered by a new 2.2-liter,

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Infinity Fuel Economy MPG Concept 281

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AUGUST 12, 2015

The Jeep Cherokee in Europe is adding a new 2.2-liter mpg US and CO 2 emissions of 150 g/km. mpg US), with 160 g/km of CO 2 emissions. Combined fuel economy and emissions are 49.5 mpg US) and 150 g/km. liter Euro 6 compliant engine, appearing on an FCA model for the first time, joins the current 2.0L

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Jeep Diesel Europe MPG 150

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JANUARY 28, 2014

mpg US ), or 82 g/km CO 2. mpg US ) and 94 g/km CO 2. All gasoline engines for Europe were converted to new three- and four-cylinder versions. Fuel consumption and emissions of the entry-level engine with 44 kW—in the version with a stop-start system and regenerative braking—were reduced from 5.5 l/100 km (73.5

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MPG Engine Fuel Gasoline-Electric 333

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MARCH 31, 2017

TSI Evo (110 kW / 150 PS) ( earlier post , earlier post ), is now available to order in Europe. l/100 km (47 mpg US, 114 g/km CO 2 ). l/100 km (48 mpg US, 112 g/km CO 2 ) is achieved. The new Volkswagen Golf with its most modern engine generation, the Millerized 1.5 The new Golf 1.5

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Available Europe Engine MPG 150

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2011

L/100km (65 mpg US). liter turbo-diesel in the new Aveo is the first diesel unit to be fitted into a Chevrolet small car in Europe. liters/100 km (65 mpg US) on a combined cycle, whereas the 75 hp and 95 hp variants consume 3.7 liters per 100 km (64 and 57 mpg US), respectively. As of this autumn, a 1.3-liter

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Chevrolet Diesel Europe MPG 218

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APRIL 23, 2019

A new study carried out by University College Dublin (UCD) academics has found that under typical Irish commuting conditions, the Toyota Prius IV (fourth-generation) hybrid ( earlier post ) drives in zero emissions mode (ZEV) for significantly more than half (62%) of the time and more than 40% (40.4%) of the distance covered.

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Prius Ireland Universal Emissions 191

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

BMW will introduce a new X5 plug-in hybrid, the BMW X5 xDrive45e iPerformance, in Europe in 2019, to be followed by a US model in 2020. liters per 100 kilometers (112 mpg), while the relevant CO 2 emissions figure is now 49 grams per kilometer. Earlier post.) It comprises a 3.0-liter

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Plug-in BMW 2020 2019 210

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MAY 15, 2019

US mpg); combined CO 2 emissions 166 – 163 g/km (267.2 – 262.3 Audi will offer the A4 model line with six turbocharged engines at sales launch in Europe. US mpg); combined CO 2 emissions 138 – 125 g/km (222.1 - 201.2 US mpg); combined CO 2 emissions 166 – 163 g/km (267.2 – 262.3 l/100 km (37.3 - 37.9

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Audi Diesel Hybrid Volt 236

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AUGUST 18, 2017

Audi’s two latest natural-gas alternatives in the midsize category—the new A4 Avant g-tron ( earlier post ) and the new A5 Sportback g-tron—are now available for order in Europe. kilograms of gas per 100 kilometers, with CO 2 emissions of 102 grams per kilometer (164.2 mpg US) and 126 grams of CO 2 per kilometer (202.8

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Audi Gas Available Standards 150

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NOVEMBER 3, 2012

l/100 km (39 mpg US) (when fitted with the optional 100 km/h (62 mph) speed limiter)—a reduction of 8% against its predecessor, and CO 2 emissions from 159 g/km—placing it on a par with a family passenger car such as the Ford S-MAX. l/100km (38 mpg US) and CO 2 emissions from 163 g/km. Transit Custom ECOnetic.

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Ford Europe MPH Fuel Economy 231

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2015

The large SUV will be offered in Europe with a choice of 180PS 2.0-liter mpg US (5.8 mpg US (5.8 The upscale Edge will join the Ford Kuga medium-sized SUV and EcoSport compact SUV to meet the demands of growing numbers of SUV customers in Europe. mpg US) and 206 g/km CO 2 in the outgoing model. Earlier post.).

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Ford MPG Diesel Fuel 150

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FEBRUARY 15, 2015

The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) has published a new paper reviewing and summarizing data on commercial vehicle sales and real-world fuel consumption for heavy-duty tractor-trailers in the three key markets of the US, China and Europe, which together account for more than 70% of HDV sales worldwide.

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Fuel Economy China Fuel Europe 150

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2009

mpg US), equivalent to 87 g/km CO 2 /km. Compared to a conventional 55 kW Polo TDI, CO 2 emissions were reduced 20%, and fuel consumption was reduced by 0.9 mpg US), with 99 g CO 2 /km. mpg US) with 114 g/km CO 2. Tags: Diesel Europe Fuel Efficiency. L/100km (71.3 L/100km (61.8 L/100km (53.5

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MPG MPH Diesel Fuel Economy 307

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MAY 27, 2020

BMW will launch the new X2 xDrive25e SAC (“Sport Activity Coupé”) PHEV, announced in January ( earlier post ), in Europe in July 2020 with pricing from €47,250 (US$51,800). l/100 km (124 mpg US); power consumption in the legal EU test cycle is 13.7 kWh/100 km; and CO 2 emissions in the legal EU test cycle are 43 g/km.

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BMW PHEV 2020 Legal 243

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MARCH 6, 2012

In addition to the FT-Bh on display, TMC said it has conceived two alternative versions: a compressed natural gas (CNG) hybrid version with CO 2 emissions of 38 g/km and a plug-in hybrid version with CO 2 emissions of just 19 g/km. This concept shows what can be done when every aspect of the car is designed to reduce emissions.

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Plug-in Hybrid Toyota MPG 317

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JULY 29, 2012

With the ENERGY dCi 75 and 90 versions—featuring Stop&Start and Energy Smart Management (braking/deceleration energy recovery)—emissions are as low as 112 g/km1 (4.3 of sales in the small van market in Europe. The Kangoo and Kangoo Express emit 129 g/km of CO 2 with dCi 75 and 90. l/100 km, 54.7 The four-cylinder, 1.5-liter

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MPG Energy Fuel Economy Fuel 218

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JULY 11, 2011

Opel and Europcar have agreed to introduce the Opel Ampera extended range electric vehicle ( earlier post ) as a rental car throughout Europe. —Opel/Vauxhall Vice President Sales, Marketing & Aftersales Europe, Alain Visser. L/100 km (147 mpg US) and emits less than 40 g/km CO 2 (preliminary data). Opel Ampera.

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Extended Range Europe Range United Kingdom 218

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MARCH 2, 2012

L/100km, equivalent to 67 mpg US. liters/100 km (67 mpg US) with CO 2 emissions of 90 g/km. The result is enhanced combustion and, consequently, lower fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions. liters/100km (44 mpg US) NEDC combined cycle, a saving of almost 1.5 CO 2 emissions are down to 119 g/km. Energy TCe 115.

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Fuel Economy MPG 2012 Engine 278

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APRIL 2, 2020

year-over-year increase in fuel efficiency and reduction in GHG emissions standards, which will result in projected overall industry averages of 40.4 mpg and 199 g/mile CO 2 in 2026. We believe the industry could exceed the relaxed US efficiency standards as it must meet tighter standards in Europe, China, Japan, Korea and India.

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Standards Industrial Industry Downsizing 170

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MARCH 9, 2010

Developed by Ford engineers based in Europe, the 4-cylinder EcoBoost engines combine high-pressure direct injection, advanced turbocharging and twin variable valve timing to maximize combustion efficiency. Depending on application, CO 2 emissions are reduced by up to 6% compared to the previous 1.6-liter Earlier post.). TDCi diesel.

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Europe Ford Fuel Economy 2010 210

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

accounting for the emissions generated during production of the vehicle and the fuel. To derive the emissions figure, T&E said that it made a number of assumptions for their calculations: The average gasoline lifetime driving distance of 175,000 km (108,740 miles) is taken as the starting point. mpg US) and 7.1 l/100 km (37.3

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Gasoline Diesel CO2 Cars 220