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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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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). Thus, in 2013 the European Union fleet already collectively met its legal target for 2015. There were 11.8 million new cars registered in the EU in 2013.

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Area of interest sports-car maker Caterham bets on untouched EV as combustion engine bans loom

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Manufacturing forbidden in 2000 next simply 48 vehicles had been constructed. The NCAP requirements aren’t legally binding. or in continental Europe. The trade in fell aside in 2014 next Caterham failed to boost its proportion of the cash.

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Avis Budget group to acquire car-sharing company Zipcar in cash deal for approximately $500 million

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Founded in 2000, Zipcar operates the largest member-based, car sharing network in the world. Zipcar now has more than 760,000 members (“Zipsters”), with a market-leading presence in 20 major metropolitan areas in the United States, Canada and Europe, and fleet positioned at more than 300 college and university campuses.

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Daimler joins multiple initiatives for a sustainable raw material supply chain; future focus on battery cell supply chain

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Additionally Daimler AG is lead partner of the industry initiative “Drive Sustainability”, a European Automotive-Workgroup coordinated by the CSR Europe corporate network, which promotes measures to improve sustainability in supply chains. It also advocates the development and understanding of CO 2 levels in production.

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QUANTRON unveils long range hydrogen and electric trucks

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All components, including the 54 kg hydrogen tank, are integrated within the frame structure for maximum everyday suitability, in compliance with legal requirements and without any compromises in the dimensions. With a basic vehicle that is known to body manufacturers throughout Europe, many bodies can be installed and used.

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Using parking reform as a tool to influence travel behavior

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As a result, between 2000 and 2005, the share of public transit use went up by 7%, while the share of cars in traffic declined by 6%. —Europe’s Parking U-Turn. The authors of the report caution that progress in Europe on parking reform should not be overstated. —Europe’s Parking U-Turn.

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BASF and Gazprom agree on asset swap; BASF’s Wintershall expanding production of oil and gas, exiting gas trading and storage business

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BASF and Russia’s Gazprom signed a legally binding basic agreement to swap assets of equivalent value. By increasing our share in the gas trading and storage business, we are continuing our successful activities to secure the supply of gas for Europe. The expansion of activities at the source has already been successful.

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