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Diesel market share in Europe drops below 50%; offset by increased gasoline engine sales; implications for climate targets

Green Car Congress

of new car registrations in the first half of 2017, according to the European Association of Automobile Manufacturers (ACEA). To this end, more needs to be done to encourage consumers to buy alternatively-powered vehicles, for instance by putting in place the right incentives and deploying recharging infrastructure across the EU.

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2019 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid PHEV debuts; third new Porsche hybrid powertrain since 2017

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The latest Porsche plug-in hybrid includes the third new hybrid powertrain from Porsche since 2017. EPA fuel economy figures and electric range are unannounced at this time. kW onboard charger, it is possible to recharge a fully depleted battery in 2.3 Power is stored in a 14.1 kWh when compared to the preceding model.

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Road Test: 2023 Kia Niro Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

First debuting in 2017, the Niro is a key model for Kia as it offers three different propulsion choices, all of which offer excellent fuel economy or all-electric driving range. We fully understand the Niro is not made for speed but for efficiency, and are confident buyers will gladly trade speed for stellar hybrid fuel economy.

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Road Test: 2021 Cadillac XT5 Premium Luxury FWD

Clean Fleet Report

The fuel economy, which is best in Tour, was aided by cylinder deactivation, where the 3.6L Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer. First Drive: 2017 Land Rover Discovery. Your numbers may differ.

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Road Test: 2021 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

When Clean Fleet Report first reviewed the Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid in 2017, it was the only electrified minivan on the market. But the landscape has changed since 2017 as the 2021 Toyota Sienna minivan is now a hybrid. Using 87 octane fuel, there is a total system of 260 horsepower combined. Ready to ride.

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Road Test: 2022 Ford Escape PHEV Titanium FWD

Clean Fleet Report

The Environmental Protection Agency, EPA , rates fuel economy at 40 highway when running in gasoline mode only. Clean Fleet Report ran a few test loops to get a feel for real world fuel economy and electric range. For increased recharging, there is an “L” button on the gear selector wheel. 72 miles, with 35.3

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How to make heavy-duty electric trucks work in practice

Charged EVs

Large commercial trucks and other heavy equipment have run on diesel fuel for many decades now. Rising fuel-economy standards during the 2020s will do the same. A 150 kW charger may recharge a battery pack to 80 percent in about 2.5 But today, heavy trucks remain a diesel world. That’s about to change.

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