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Swiss WTW study finds important role for alternative fuels as well as alt drivetrains in move to low-emissions vehicles

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WTW energy demand and GHG emissions for EV and PHEV drivetrains for various electricity sources; gasoline ICE vehicle is solid square, hybrid the hollow square. First, it considers the performance of both mature and novel hydrogen production processes, multiple electricity generation pathways and several alternative drivetrains.

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European car market logs best year for alternative fueled vehicles, lowest diesel share since 2001

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In contrast, it was the worst year for registrations in Switzerland since 2010, the UK since 2013, and Norway since 2014. The majority of vehicles registered in 2018 were powered by gasoline engines, with the fuel type making up 57% of all registrations. market share. of total registrations in 2008.

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