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JATO: new car CO2 emissions rise for the first time in a decade in Europe; diesel down, gasoline up, SUVs up

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Average CO 2 emissions generated by new cars in Europe increased during 2017—the first rise in 10 years— according to a new analysis by JATO Dynamics. g/km in 2017, finishing at 118.1 g/km in 2017—far higher than the average CO 2 emissions of diesel and gasoline vehicles across all segments.

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Chrysler to introduce PHEV models in 2016 and 2017 to meet ZEV requirements; new FCA gasoline engine family coming in 2015

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One will be a PHEV version of the new Chrysler Town & Country minivan to be introduced in 2016; the second will be a PHEV version of a new full-size crossover vehicle to be introduced in 2017. FCA is working on consolidating and improving its large and specialty engines lineup.

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Magna to produce BMW 5-Series plug-in hybrid; second electrified vehicle program to Graz line-up

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BMW’s new 530e plug-in hybrid ( earlier post ) will be produced at Magna’s contract manufacturing plant in Graz, Austria, starting in summer 2017. The first BMW produced in Graz, an X3 SUV, rolled off the assembly line in Graz in 2003. We are excited to be adding another electrified vehicle architecture to our line-up.

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150 millionth Volkswagen rolls off assembly line at Wolfsburg plant: a Golf GTE plug-in hybrid

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In 2017 alone, Volkswagen is launching more than 10 new models worldwide. There will be 19 new SUVs in total by 2020. million of this much-loved small car were built before production finally came to an end in Mexico in 2003. In the post-war era, it was the Volkswagen Beetle that initially shaped the automobile industry.

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Asian EV Manufacturers You Should Know

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100 7587 0 7587 0 0 6933 0 --:--:-- 0:00:01 --:--:-- 6935The company was formed in 2003 and has seen a steady growth since then—selling a variety of different models, including hybrids and all-electric cars. VinFast VinFast is a Vietnam-based company that was established in 2017 by Vingroup. Already, BYD buses are common across the US.

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Aral car buying trends study: German new car buyers looking to gasoline, hybrid vehicles

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Interest in an SUV has tripled to 15% over the last two years. Between 2003 and 2013, only 7-11% were interested in a new car. The dream car for 2017 is a black Audi sedan, powered by a gasoline engine. Men were more interested than women (6% vs. 4%), with the same percentage distribution between younger and older (6% vs. 4%).

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Dongfeng Motor to introduce more than 20 electric models under new 2022 midterm plan; battery-electric and e-POWER

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million vehicle sales in 2017. The company has made and delivered more than 15 million vehicles in China over the last 15 years, since the joint venture was established in 2003. The company plans a three-fold volume increase for Venucia and INFINITI and a two-fold increase for LCVs, pickups and frame SUV, and the export business.

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