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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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Because diesel cars typically consume less fuel than gasoline equivalents they emit, on average, 15-20% less CO 2. These ongoing improvements mean average CO 2 is still a third (-33.1%) lower than in 2000. million strong new car market still powered, wholly or in part, by gasoline or diesel. decline in new diesel registrations.

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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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Other key findings of the report: For the first year since 2009, gasoline cars constituted the majority of new registrations in 2017 (almost 53%). The proportion of electric vehicles (plug-in hybrid and battery electric cars) increased from 1.0% g CO 2 /km less than the average gasoline car. in 2016 to 1.5% g CO 2 /km).

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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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AFV are alternative fuel vehicles: electric, LPG, NG-biomethane, E85, biodiesel, hybrid and plug-in vehicles. The average per-km CO 2 emissions for gasoline-fueled cars was 128.62 grams; and for alternative fuel vehicles (electric, LPG, NG-biomethane, E85, biodiesel, hybrid and plug-in vehicles), 104.14 Source: EEA.

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

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The SMP model calculates 2000?2050 The Ford team updated the SMP model with historical data for 2000, 2005, and 2010, and extended the model to calculate the total CO 2 emissions (tonnes) and the TTW (tank-to-wheel) emission rate (g CO 2 /km) for the new vehicle fleet. They converted from an absolute amount to scale relative to 2000.

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Union College Partners with EV Connect to Provide EV Charging for Faculty, Staff, and Students

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Because 2018 emissions from faculty, staff, and student commuting represented 10% of their overall carbon footprint (32% of Scope 3 emissions), Union planned to improve their EV charging infrastructure and encourage EV adoption hoping to reduce CO2 emissions.

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New Engines for the New Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupé: More Power, Less CO2

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Included in the lineup are four-, six- and eight-cylinder diesel and gasoline powerplants with outputs ranging from 150 kW/204 hp to 285 kW/ 388 hp. Gasoline/4 in-line. Gasoline/V6. Gasoline/V8. 310 Nm @2000-4300 rpm. 4-cylinder gasoline engine. Four-cylinder gasoline direct injection engine.

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Nissan Updates on Nissan Green Program 2010; New Vehicle CO2 Needs to Be Reduced 90% by 2050

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Nissan estimates—based on the findings of AR4—that the CO 2 emissions of all new vehicles in 2050 would need to be reduced by 90% compared to the 2000 level. During FY2007 and FY2008, per-unit CO2 emission from all the Nissan plants was globally reduced by 10% (compared to 2005 level). Raleigh, N.C. and Washington, D.C.

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