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German OEMs to upgrade emissions control on 5.3M Euro 5 and 6 diesels, contribute to €500M Sustainable Mobility fund

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million currently approved Euro 5 and 6 diesels in the country, according to the outcome of the “National Diesel Forum” held in Berlin today between the automotive industry and the German Federal and state governments. The aim is a 30% reduction in NO x emissions from these vehicles by the end of 2018.

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Feature: Top 6 Reasons Why an EV Is the Right Choice

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This figure represents a 46 peercent increase compared to sales made in 2018. Europe and China. An electric car consumes less energy compared to a gas- or diesel-fueled vehicle. With more users gearing towards purchasing electric vehicles, a surge in demand has drastically hit the electric automobile industry.

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Green Hydrogen Cars: How They are Different?

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Fuel cells, like stem cells in medical science, are a new technology in the automobile industry. Unlike battery-powered electric vehicles, FCEVs can go over 500 kilometers on a full tank of hydrogen and can be refueled in 2-3 minutes, exactly like regular petrol/diesel cars. What exactly is an FCEV?

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VW Chief Executive Says Company Will Introduce EVs Based on the Up! New Small Family in 2013; Cautions Against Electro-Hype

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This performance, Winterkorn said, “ is no reason for euphoria ” but shows that the Volkswagen group—which comprises nine automotive brands—is staying on course, and shows that its strategy to 2018 is on the right track. We have nine strong brands that work well together. We have rock-solid finances. 2 -neutral fuels play another key role.

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