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Suzuki reports fuel economy testing irregularities in Japan but says no need to amend values

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Suzuki announcement that it has found “some discrepancies” between the automobile emission and fuel efficiency testing methodology it has used in Japan and the requirements from Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT). The issues do not apply to products sold under the Suzuki badge outside of Japan.

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EEA data show most automakers must reduce emissions to meet European 2015 CO2 regulations

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Distance to 2015 target by individual manufacturers in 2010 (only manufacturers registering > 100 000 vehicles in Europe). The data also show that almost all manufacturers must reduce emissions to meet 2015 targets under European legislation for new passenger cars, based on average CO 2 emissions for each manufacturer. Source: EEA.

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Navigant forecasts global annual natural gas vehicle sales to reach 3.9M in 2025, up 62.5% from 2015

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million vehicles in 2015 to 3.9 between 2015 and 2025. In Europe, Volkswagen is challenging longtime LD NGV leader Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA). In Asia Pacific, many markets are highly fractured with a number of competitors, although Suzuki remains strong in the key NGV markets of Pakistan and India. million in 2025.

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Hybrid hype: types, tech, and the road ahead

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In India, around 23 hybrid cars are available, ranging from the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga to the Lamborghini Revuelto. Maruti Suzuki introduced mild hybrids in India in 2015 with the launch of the Ciaz diesel with SHVS. Plug-in hybrids are essentially a halfway point between full hybrid and fully electric automobiles.

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BYD J6 in Japan’s first all-electric public transit loop line

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By introducing electric buses, we will provide safer and environmentally friendly public transportation services,” said Suzuki Kazuya, President, Representative Director of Keihan Bus. “In million miles) since the first one was delivered here in Kyoto in 2015. million kilometres (nearly 1.5

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History of Electric Vehicles in India

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Tesla, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Hyundai, Mahindra, Chevrolet, BMW, and Renault are among the companies producing revolutionary electric automobiles today. TATA Motors, Maruti Suzuki, Toyota, and a slew of other firms have begun to sell battery and hybrid electric vehicles in India.

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Fiat, MINI and smart Beat 130 gCO2/km New Car Average in Europe for First Half of 2009

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That makes Fiat the only mainstream car brand to achieve the European average goal of 130 g/km by 2015, five years early. Lorenzo Sistino, CEO of Fiat Automobiles. Toyota, Suzuki, Hyundai and Mazda also recorded double-digit improvements. g/km to 129.1 The MINI and smart brands also came under the 130 g/km mark.

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