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ICCT analysis finds real-world vehicle fuel consumption gap in Europe at all-time high of 42%

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The average gap between official fuel consumption figures and actual fuel use for new cars in the EU has reached 42%, according to the latest update by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) to its on-going research into vehicle fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions. Source: The ICCT. Click to enlarge.

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Video Friday: Pedipulate

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Eurobot Open 2024 : 8–11 May 2024, LA ROCHE-SUR-YON, FRANCE ICRA 2024 : 13–17 May 2024, YOKOHAMA, JAPAN RoboCup 2024 : 17–22 July 2024, EINDHOVEN, NETHERLANDS Enjoy today’s videos! Filmed in July 2017, this video shows Atlas walking through a “hatch” on a pitching surface. Pedipulate ] I learned a new word today!

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Polestar unveils Polestar 2 electric fastback; targeting Tesla Model 3

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Polestar 2 will make its first public appearance at the Geneva International Motor Show next week. Polestar launched in 2017 with the Polestar 1—a low-volume Electric Performance Hybrid GT with 600 hp, 1,000 N·m and an electric-only range of 150 km (93 miles). Other markets are under consideration for future expansion.

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ICCT/TNO study: Real-world vehicle fuel consumption discrepancy widens to 42% in Europe

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The average gap between official fuel consumption figures and actual fuel use for new cars in the EU has reached 42%, according to the latest update by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) to its on-going research into vehicle fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions. United Kingdom), km77.com Source: The ICCT.

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EU greenhouse gas emissions from transport increased for the second year in a row in 2015; on-road up 1.6%

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in 2015—the first annual increase since 2010— according to new European Environment Agency (EEA) data. g CO 2 /km, which is also below the 2017 target of 175 g CO 2 /km by 2017. if emissions from international aviation are excluded. Total European Union greenhouse gas emissions increased by 0.5%

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Long term exposure to aircraft noise linked to high blood pressure

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A study by researchers in Greece, the UK and The Netherlands links long term exposure to aircraft noise, particularly during the night, to an increased risk of developing high blood pressure and possibly heart flutter and stroke as well. 2017) “Is aircraft noise exposure associated with cardiovascular disease and hypertension?

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Singapore LTA selects nuTonomy for trials of autonomous mobility-on-demand transportation service; new AV testing center

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CETRAN will spearhead the development of testing requirements for SDVs, as there is no existing international standard. ha CETRAN Test Circuit, jointly developed by LTA and JTC to provide a simulated road environment for the testing of SDVs prior to their deployment on public roads. These efforts will be supported by the 1.8-ha

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