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APRIL 25, 2018

Efforts to improve the fuel efficiency of new cars sold in the European Union (EU) stalled in 2017 compared to 2016, according to provisional data published today by the European Environment Agency (EEA). While past years have seen steady declines, new passenger cars registered in 2017 emitted on average 0.4

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2017 Emissions CO2 Europe 199

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JULY 2, 2012

The accompanying report from the European Environment Agency (EEA) confirms an initial assessment published earlier this year, showing 12 EU Member States exceeded limits under the National Emissions Ceilings (NEC) Directive in 2010. State of the environment report No 6/2012. Earlier post.).

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2010 Emissions Pollution Finland 240

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MAY 1, 2014

Cars sold in Europe in 2013 were collectively 4% more efficient than the year before, according to provisional data from the European Environment Agency (EEA). The biggest cars, measured by mass, were bought in Latvia, Sweden and Luxembourg. Source: EEA. Click to enlarge.

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OCTOBER 4, 2017

SAIC Mobility Europe was formally established in Luxembourg. With a 200 km real-life range, zero exhaust emissions and short charging time, the Maxus EV80 is ideal for a large number of businesses that operate in urban environments. German fleet operator, Maske Fleet GmbH, is the first to offer the Maxus EV80 to fleet customers.

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Europe Austria Fleet Luxembourg 186

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APRIL 20, 2017

The fuel efficiency of new cars sold in the European Union (EU) continued to improve last year but at a slower rate, according to provisional data from the European Environment Agency. g of CO 2 /km reduction (-1.2%) compared to 2015 constitutes the smallest annual improvement recorded over the last decade.

2016 170

2016 Czech Republic Fuel Europe 170

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JUNE 27, 2020

2 -emissions-from-new-cars-vans-2019">According to provisional data published by the European Environment Agency (EEA), average CO 2 emissions from new passenger cars registered in the European Union (EU), Iceland, Norway and the United Kingdom (UK), increased in 2019, for the third consecutive year.

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2019 Iceland Emissions Bulgaria 207

Cars That Think

APRIL 23, 2023

Jens Schwamborn , a Professor of Cellular and Developmental Biology at the University of Luxembourg, is using organoids to study the development of neurological disorders like Parkinson’s disease. Networks make organoids a powerful model for understanding and potentially exploiting the dynamics of brain activity.

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San Diego Luxembourg Universal All-Electric 114

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JULY 4, 2017

Eleven EU Member States breached air pollution ceilings in 2015 mostly due to high emissions from agricultural and transport sources, according to new data and a briefing released by the European Environment Agency (EEA). The briefing includes information on countries’ 2015 emissions and national ceilings for different pollutants.

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Emissions Transportation Ireland Luxembourg 150

Cars That Think

JUNE 27, 2022

This initiative is taking place in an environment where everyday citizens want to travel without causing emissions and are increasingly aware of the value of renewables and energy security. “We We wanted to change,” says Eelco Eerenberg, one of Utrecht's deputy mayors and alderman for development, education, and public health.

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Grid Vehicles Solar Netherlands 93

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JUNE 28, 2016

Other selected pioneers come from France (2), Luxembourg (2), and Canada, Israel, Sweden and the United Kingdom. The Technology Pioneers are mostly active in IT, health (medtech), food, energy, environment, financial services (fintech) and production.

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United Kingdom Luxembourg Li-ion 2007 150

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MARCH 30, 2011

Cyprus, Luxembourg, Greece and France were the countries where the largest proportions of respondents were willing to compromise on a car’s speed, size and range, when making a purchase, in order to reduce emissions. It shows people understand the stakes and are willing to do their bit to reduce their impact on the environment.

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Cyprus Transportation Malta Greece 210