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EEA finds only mixed progress for Europe’s transport sector in meeting environment, climate goals; GHG emissions up 25% since 1990

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This increase comes despite past improvements in the efficiency of transport and is broadly in line with increases in the level of economic activity as measured by gross domestic product (GDP), as well as increases in demand for both freight and passenger transport. The share of renewable energy in transport in the EU rose from 6.7%

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Ford now offering dual dry-clutch PowerShift and E85 options for new Focus in Europe

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This is the first application of the advanced dry-clutch PowerShift transmission in Ford’s European product range, and replaces the conventional 4-speed torque-converter automatic which was available with gasoline engines in the previous Focus model. The Ford Focus Flexifuel will enter production this summer. Earlier post.)

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EEA Report: Trends in European Transport Are Heading in the Wrong Direction

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Despite a reduction in road transport exhaust emissions across Europe, there have been no significant improvements in concentrations of fine particulates (PM 10 ) and nitrogen oxides (NO x ), which have a major impact on air quality and human health. TERM 2008: indicators tracking transport and environment in the European Union. (

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One way or another, Fisker Automotive may soon be off the market

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The purchase funds for Fisker would in theory go directly to the DOE since the government agency loaned the auto company a large sum of money before it stopped production more than a year ago. The company lost about $1 billion between 2008 and 2012, according to a Reuters article.

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