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Green NCAP LCA study shows detrimental climate and energy impact of increasing vehicle weight, including EVs

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Consumers and manufacturers share the burden for this trend given their steady interest in larger cars—in particular SUVs—as their vehicle of choice, commented Green NCAP. These numbers lie between the values of a large electric SUV and a conventional gasoline- or diesel-powered counterpart. MWh of extra energy used.

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Diesel new vehicle market share in Europe in February dropped to 39.5%; SUVs still driving growth

Green Car Congress

SUVs were a key driver of growth in February, with the volume of vehicles registered up by 24.7% compared to the same month last year, meaning SUVs accounted for 33% of the total market in February. Demand for petrol is continuing to grow as diesel declines—petrol registrations increased by 16% in February.

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CNG industry sales jump 38% to 940,000 units in first 11 months of FY2024 | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

Demand for alternate fuels from vehicle buyers is growing and along with the transition to electric mobility, the CNG vehicle industry is currently witnessing strong double-digit growth. What has helped accelerate sales is the rollout of new models and SUVs. per kg offers savings of 53% when compared to petrol (Rs 106.29

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Earth Day 2024: each day is about reducing emissions | Autocar Professional

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million units what with the demand for electric two- and three-wheelers as well as cars and SUVs hitting a new high. There’s encouraging progress in alternate fuels like CNG and ethanol too. Last year also saw a total of 379,837 petrol-ethanol powered vehicles sold in India. Or shift gear to electrified vehicles.

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New EV electric car calendar

EV Central

All the new electric cars, electric SUVs and electric utes arriving in Australia in 2021, 2022 and 2023. Alfa Romeo Tonale – the Italian brand finally has a rechargeable car in its ranks in the form of the Tonale PHEV compact SUV. Aston Martin DBX PHEV and EV – electrified versions of AM’s first SUV on the cards.

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

Baua Electric

Car buyers meanwhile, displayed faster adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) sand there was a surge in demand for SUVs, and affection for pre-owned cars continued to grow. In cities like Mumbai, where petrol was priced at INR 106.29 a litre, escalating fuel costs steered consumers towards CNG models.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

However," he continued, "If carmakers decide not to take advantage of this offer, AFS Trinity intends to raise the funds to begin modifying existing hybrids or manufacture its own 150 mpg SUVs and, eventually, 250 mpg sedans. losing sales to fuel-efficient cars from Toyota Motor Corp., People wont buy a full car.

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