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JATO: new car average CO2 emissions highest in Europe since 2014; slow EV uptake insufficient to counter fewer diesels and more SUVs

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g/km higher than in 2018, the delta was lower than the difference between the 2017 and 2018 results—where the growth was 2.4 Four of the five major markets in Europe posted higher averages in 2019 than in 2018. g/km in 2018 to 111.1 In 2018, for every BEV registered there were 2.3 —Felipe Munoz.

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Teijin acquires composites company Inapal to expand European automotive business

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The acquisition was completed at the beginning of August 2018, following the satisfactory completion of customary closing conditions, including regulatory approval. It also enables us to demonstrate our commitment to evolve for future society as an enterprise that delivers new value. billion ($2 billion) by 2030.

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Auto Alliance urges EPA to withdraw premature Final Determination on light-duty GHG regulations, resume Midterm Evaluation process with NHTSA

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The Alliance is not arguing for a rollback of standards; instead, it is arguing for a resumption of the original Midterm Evaluation timetable (to which NHTSA appears to be adhering), that would result in findings by April 2018. Earlier post.). The agencies at the time said that the review would be collaborative, and developed in tandem.

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Kawasaki, Subaru, Toyota, Mazda, and Yamaha partner on producing, transporting, and using carbon-neutral fuels, including hydrogen

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and Suzuki Motor Corporation, and the four companies intend to jointly explore the possibility of achieving carbon neutrality through the use of internal combustion engines in two-wheeled vehicles. Going forward, they are planned to be joined by Honda Motor Co., The challenge of using hydrogen fuel.

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Renault-Nissan Alliance rebooted | Autocar Professional

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Whilst it has seen flashes of success with the game-changing Renault Duster and the disruptive Kwid that rattled market leader Maruti-Suzuki, it’s not always been an easy ride for the Alliance, which is now way off its peak of 1,92,000 units in FY2016-17 – the alliance exported 1.2 lakh cars back then. What went wrong?

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Maruti Suzuki brands remain top choice for used car buyers in 2023: CARS24 – ET Auto

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In 2023 there were numerous trends that point to the future of a dynamic and ever-changing Indian car market. CARS24’s internal analysis revealed a 14% surge in the sales of cars valued above INR 8 lakhs between 2018 and 2023. We can’t talk about cars without mentioning Maruti Suzuki.

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SUVs to contribute 65% of Hyundai Motor India’s volumes in CY24 | Autocar Professional

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By July 2018, the company had clocked cumulative sales of 300,000 units of the popular mid-size SUV. And that is why we are focusing on localisation of battery packs, which will allow us to introduce more all-electric products in the future,” said Garg.

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