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ICCT analysis shows growing divergence between official and real-world fuel economy values for new cars in Europe

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The Audi A4, BMW 3-series, and VW Passat made little progress, with less than one percent real-world fuel consumption reductions in the same time period. The Peugeot 206-208 had the highest reduction in real-world fuel consumption values since 2009 (about 19%). On-road fuel consumption testing. fuel consumption.

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Navigant Research forecasts new EV global sales of > 346,000 units in 2014; 10 predictions for the year

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During 2014, the global plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) industry is poised to grow by 86% and will surpass more than 346,000 new vehicles sold, according to a new white paper—“ Electric Vehicles: 10 Predictions for 2014 ”—published by Navigant Research. PEV makers pursue revenue beyond vehicle sales. million tons.

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euroFOT study demonstrates how driver assistance systems can increase safety and fuel efficiency

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If it then approaches too close to another vehicle, then the driver is alerted via sound and light signals. A warning light then indicates that another vehicle is in that position. LDW and IW were tested by Audi, Fiat, MAN, Volvo and Volkswagen. A radar installation continuously scans the area in front of a vehicle.

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