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T&E: Denmark, Luxembourg, Netherlands lead deployments of zero-emission buses in Europe

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However, Germany is now financing 80% of the higher purchase cost of e-buses. This will be essential for the countries at the bottom of the table: Austria and Ireland registered no zero-emission urban buses in 2019, while in Switzerland and Greece less than 4% of new buses were emissions-free.

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Solaris Urbino electric bus undergoes testing in Athens

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The capital city of Greece conducts trials on electric technology in regular passenger traffic to prepare for the growing electrification of its public transport system. In the next few months, the cities of Athens and Thessaloniki intend to purchase 1,300 buses, most of which are to be electric.

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ACEA: data show EU market for electric cars highly fragmented; need for inclusive measures

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In countries with a GDP per capita below €17,000 (US$20,000) the market share remains close to zero—including the new EU member states in Central and Eastern Europe, as well as crisis-torn Greece. Nobody looks at Greece for instance, where only 32 electrically-chargeable cars were sold last year. ECV Units sold. GDP per capita.

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JATO: global vehicle sales fall by 39% in March; electrified vehicles up to 17.4% new registration market share in Europe

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And unlike previous recessions, we’re not just dealing with people’s fears or purchase delays. Markets were significantly hit in Italy, France, Spain, Austria, Ireland, Slovenia, Greece and Portugal, where the combined volume fell from 634,600 units in March 2019 to 161,800 units last month. —Felipe Munoz, JATO’s global analyst.

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SGH2 building largest green hydrogen production facility in California; gasification of waste into H2

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California’s largest owners and operators of hydrogen refueling stations (HRS) are in negotiation to purchase the plant’s output to supply current and future HRS to be built in the state over the next ten years. As the world, and our city, cope with the coronavirus crisis, we are looking for ways to ensure a better future.

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EEA: Fuel efficiency improvements of new cars in Europe slowed in 2016

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On average, the heaviest cars were sold in Sweden (1,516 kg), Austria and Luxembourg (1,497 kg), whereas Maltese, Greek and Danish buyers typically purchased lighter cars (1,210, 1,253 and 1,265 kg respectively). The average diesel vehicle sold was 302 kg heavier than the average gasoline vehicle.

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New Car Registrations in UK fall 30.9% in January; Industry Urges UK Government to Provide Scrappage Incentives to Boost Demand

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1,500 to purchase a new car with Euro 4 as minimum engine specification. 1,000-2,000 to purchase a new car which is less than 160 g/km or an LCV. 2,500 to purchase a car up to 12 months old with Euro 4 as minimum engine specification. 400-800 to scrap vehicle plus €1,500-3,400 if purchase a new vehicle. . No age limit.

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