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UK study finds fifth of car fuel-efficiency savings eroded by increased driving; long-term rebound effect

Green Car Congress

Around a fifth of the energy-saving benefits of fuel-efficient cars are eroded because people end up driving them more, according to a study into British motoring habits over the last 40 years. Until now, we didn’t know the size of this effect for British motoring. 2015.12.012.

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Built in Britain: Jaguar leaps into 2017 as UK automotive sector reaches 17-year high

Green Cars News

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has confirmed that 2016 was a record-breaking year for the British Motor Industry, with 7 millio.

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Eight new EV brands you’ve never hears of – and they don’t come from China

EV Central

Sono Motors 2023 Sono Sion. A German start-up that’s been around since 2016, Sono makes this list because of the innovative campaign it launched to try and get its first model into production. SEV backing and production is initially coming from China, but there are plans to set up local manufacturing in Mexico.

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