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Ford researchers: global light-duty CO2 regulatory targets broadly consistent with 450 ppm stabilization

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In the study, the Ford team derived regional CO 2 targets for new LDVs while still providing an integrated view of the global LDV fleet—a perspective critical to the planning needs for global automotive firms. The SMP model calculates 2000?2050 They converted from an absolute amount to scale relative to 2000.

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UK auto industry warns anti-diesel agenda and slow uptake of EVs could mean missing 2021 CO2 targets; rising CO2 average in 2017

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The warning came as a new report published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) confirmed that the fleet average CO 2 of newly registered cars rose for the first time in 2017, despite vehicles becoming ever more efficient. These ongoing improvements mean average CO 2 is still a third (-33.1%) lower than in 2000.

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Honda, American Electric Power developing 2nd life applications for used EV batteries

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Honda has set a voluntary goal to reduce CO 2 emissions from its vehicles and operations by 50% by 2050 compared to the year 2000, and toward this goal has announced plans to electrify two-thirds of its fleet by 2030.

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EEA: almost all Euro car makers met specific 2017 CO2 targets on new sales, but emissions up year-on-year

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The demand for passenger cars has been the main contributing factor to the trend in CO 2 emissions since 2000: when demand decreases, the emissions follow. Compared with 2000, the reduction in total CO 2 emissions from passenger cars as a result of improvements in efficiency is around 6.7 %. in 2030, compared with 2021 baseline levels.

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Study finds that replacement programs that reduce vehicle lifetime can result in increased lifecycle CO2 emissions

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Effects of changes in the average lifespan of ordinary passenger cars newly registered between 1990-2000 on total induced CO 2 emissions in 2000. The increased lifetime of cars negatively affects the fuel efficiency average of the fleet, with negative environmental implications. Credit: ACS, Kagawa et al. Click to enlarge.

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New cars in Europe in 2013 collectively met 2015 CO2 target two years ahead of the deadline

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Thus, in 2013 the European Union fleet already collectively met its legal target for 2015. Compared to the current levels the average emissions gap between gasoline and diesel was more than 10 times higher in 2000. The average CO 2 emissions level of a new car sold in 2013 was 127 g CO 2 /km; the target for 2015 was 130 g/km.

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Average CO2 emissions from new cars in the EU dropped by 3.7% last year

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This is the second largest annual decline since the monitoring scheme began in 2000. After a drop in average weight linked to government subsidies which favored cheaper, smaller cars, the SUVisation of the EU fleet is back. drop compared to last year. This report shows that cars are getting heavier again. That needs to change.

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