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European car market logs best year for alternative fueled vehicles, lowest diesel share since 2001

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Demand for SUVs grew by 20% between 2016 and 2017, by 21% between 2015 and 2016, and by 24% between 2014 and 2015, and has more than doubled over the last four years. In total, 5.4 million SUVs were registered in Europe throughout the year, up 19% on 2017, as their market share increased from 29.2%

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Westport and Fuel Systems Solutions to merge; alternative fuel vehicle and engine company with expanded reach

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and Fuel Systems Solutions, Inc. have entered into a merger agreement to create a premier alternative fuel vehicle and engine company. Following closing, existing Westport shareholders will hold approximately 64% of the combined company and Fuel Systems shareholders 36% of the combined company on a fully diluted basis.

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President Obama issues Memorandum on Federal fleet performance to push for alternative fueled vehicles; GSA pilot project on EV purchases

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In the Memorandum, the President specifically directs that by 31 December 2015, all new light-duty vehicles leased or purchased by agencies must be alternative fueled vehicles, such as hybrid or electric, compressed natural gas, or biofuel. Contracts were awarded for Chevrolet, Nissan, and Think City vehicles.

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Propel Fuels reports strong consumer adoption of renewable diesel in SoCal; retail sales up 300% over biodiesel

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Propel launched Diesel HPR across Southern California in August 2015, and consumer adoption of the fuel has risen 300% compared to its former biodiesel product (B20). A number of new diesel models are being introduced to the market at the LA Auto Show this week—the Chevy Colorado and Canyon, and the Nissan XD.

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PwC: electrified vehicle sales on the rise in Europe, continued growth expected

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While alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs)—including hybrids and pure electric—are gaining consumer acceptance in the European Union (EU), even in the face of decreased fuel prices, these reduced emission offerings are still a comparatively low%age of overall vehicle sales in this critical market.

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JATO: European new car CO2 emissions highest average since 2014; shift from diesel to gasoline and SUVs rise

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g/km in 2015 to -1.4 If this trend continues and the adoption of alternative fueled vehicles doesn’t accelerate, the industry will need to take more drastic measures in order to meet the short- term targets. This is mostly due to the good commercial performance of the Toyota C-HR and its fuel type mix.

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H2 Mobility initiative agrees on $474M plan for hydrogen refueling network in Germany; 400 stations by 2023

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This would ensure a need-related supply for fuel cell powered electric vehicles to be introduced into the market in the next years, the partners said. However, filling stations for this environmentally friendly alternative fuel are still scarce. Fuel Cells Hydrogen Infrastructure'

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