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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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As expected, the combination of fewer diesel registrations and more SUVs continued to have an impact on emissions. Despite an increase of EV models contributing positively to emission levels, the move away from diesel had a negative impact, one that the market could not offset. g/km for Italy. g/km in 2018 to 111.1

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JATO: electrified vehicles 13% of new car reg in Europe in January 2020; electrified vehicles only growth-driver

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They posted a record in volume and market share due to increasing incentives for consumers, greater awareness about the benefits of electrified vehicles, and the growing concern about diesel and gasoline cars, JATO said. For the first time, the hybrids counted for less than half of total EV registrations. —Felipe Munoz.

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Chinese-made cars account for one in five BEV sales in February in Europe | Autocar Professional

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However, Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) are not driving growth as they historically have done. This success comes at the expense of diesel cars, with the market share of these vehicles falling from 35% of registrations in February 2019 to just 15% last month. This comes despite the ongoing geopolitical tensions across the continent.”

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Study for European Parliament assesses options for turning CO2 into methanol for use in transport

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However, long-term trends in energy consumption for transport in Europe show that the potential for CO 2 abatement and the need for greater fuel flexibility are also extremely relevant for diesel road transport and aviation, and, in terms of enhanced security of supply, for the European economy and society at large. 2009, earlier post.

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Jeep introduces new Renegade small SUV; segment-first 9-speed transmission

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Powertrain options include: Four MultiAir gasoline engine offerings. Two MultiJet II diesel engine offerings. MultiAir Turbo and MultiAir2 Turbo gasoline engines. MultiJet II diesel engines with Stop&Start. for low-end performance and small gear ratio steps, which afford luxury-car levels of shift refinement.

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Opel to launch 3 new engine families, 13 new engines by 2016

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liter gasoline and diesel engines, together with next generation five- and six-speed gearboxes. They will be joined by the end of this year by a new small-displacement gasoline engine family. SIDI Turbo gasoline engine. CDTI diesel engine. Opel—in which GM has said it will invest €4 billion (US$5.3

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Report from the REFF-Wall Street; Themes in Renewable Energy Finance

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Or is it alive but too expensive and if so, what is the more affordable replacement? In connection with this year’s Group of Eight conference in Italy, China reiterated its opposition to participating in emission reduction plans while at the same time drafting a $440-billion renewable energy package. Is tax equity dead?

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