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JATO: European new car CO2 emissions highest average since 2014; shift from diesel to gasoline and SUVs rise

Green Car Congress

The increase in CO 2 is certainly worrying and bad news for governments and most carmakers. If this trend continues and the adoption of alternative fueled vehicles doesn’t accelerate, the industry will need to take more drastic measures in order to meet the short- term targets. —Felipe Munoz, JATO’s global analyst.

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Flash Drive: 2024 Acura ZDX Type S

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Electric performance arrives at Acura In comparison, the ZDX Type S does quite well and is respectable stacked up against its competition in this area. Make sure to opt-in to the Clean Fleet Report newsletter (top right of page) to be notified of all news stories and vehicle reviews. Hyundai Ioniq 5 N at 3.1 Go check it out!

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Road Test: 2021 Lexus NX 300h F Sport Black Line Special Edition

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Iconic Styling in a Premium Hybrid Compact Crossover. For even more fun and exclusivity, the 2021 Lexus NX 300h F Sport Black Line Special Edition (only 1,000 will be made) takes this proven comfortable driving compact crossover, with best-in-class fuel economy, to new styling and performance levels. Drivetrain. Base $41,185.

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An Extreme Real World EV Driving (Charging) Test

Clean Fleet Report

Summary The good news–we had no trouble charging The road trip was an estimated 95-percent freeway driving, with the majority of that at 70 miles per hour or more. Electrify America’s charging network were the backbone of our trip Cost Comparison We charged 412.23 miles per kWh.

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Flash Drive: 2022 Volkswagen Performance Sedans

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This isn’t a true apples-to-apples comparison as the performance difference is the key pacing item between the two sedans. Make sure to opt-in to the Clean Fleet Report newsletter (top right of page) and we’ll let you know whenever we have more news on cars and technology that’s changing how we get around. The view from the fun seat.

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Road Test: 2023 Volkswagen Taos SEL 4Motion

Clean Fleet Report

When comparison shopping compact SUVs, if a plusher interior is a pacing item, the Taos may be a bit Spartan. We do our best to present our unvarnished evaluations of vehicles and news irrespective of these inducements. In addition, we aim to offer reviews and news on advanced technology and the alternative fuel vehicle market.

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The Case for Nuclear Cargo Ships

Cars That Think

Nearly all of the world’s ship fleet still runs on diesel fuel, with about a quarter of new ships on order being built to run on somewhat lower-carbon alternatives like liquefied natural gas, methanol, or hybrid propulsion. The IMO’s previous goal was a 50 percent reduction by 2050 in comparison with 2008 levels.