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Renewable-methanol fueled Geely cars in fleet testing in Iceland; 70% reduction in WTW CO2 compared to gasoline

Green Car Congress

Among drivers testing the vehicles were CRI staff and members of the Icelandic Automobile Association as well as several local service providers in the auto industry. Geely developed the methanol version of the Emgrand for the Chinese market, where use of methanol is an automobile fuel has increased rapidly over the last few years.

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Bruce Newton’s best electrified car of 2024: BYD Shark 6

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As if anyone needed more reminding, it’s another example of the immense capability of the Chinese auto industry. With GWM and Ford both adding PHEV dual cab utes in 2025 – and surely more to follow were entering a new and cleaner era for utes. The incredible ambition of the Chinese brands.

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Australia introduces its first exhaust rule but makes all the mistakes the US did

Baua Electric

Automakers often bring their dirtiest cars to Australia, and don’t offer better and cleaner electric models in the country. The other threat is possible future Chinese dominance in the auto industry. As a result, the average new car in Australia consumes 6.9L/100km, 100km, compared to 4.2L in the US and 3.5L

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Say it ain’t so: BMW, Volkswagen, and Renault take aim at Europe’s ICE ban

Baua Electric

As for the automakers, just last month, ACEA, Europe’s automakers association, headed by de Meo, said that it is not pushing back and is all in with the EV future , with de Meo adding that the auto industry wants no part in arguing “against the regulation.” “We We are not contesting 2035,” said de Meo. Now we must get down to it.”

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Automakers whine about €15B fine they knew they’d risk for pushing gas cars

Baua Electric

Indeed, the two brands that got busy exceeding targets instead of whining are listed in this paragraph – Tesla, and Volvo (owned by Geely, a Chinese firm). Also, all the above Q2 sales growth numbers could (and should) be higher in magnitude, if it weren’t for automakers’ intransigence.

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Can Electric Vehicles Speed Up As The Economy Slows Down?

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Moreover, EVs are not only proving to be more robust amidst an auto industry in decline, but they are also already displaying some signs of recovery. Chinese car producer BYD even recorded a 337.25% increase in March sales amongst its fully electric and hybrid car models.

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Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

Green Car Congress

In the past the auto industry has responded to incentives and guidelines set by government agencies and reengineered their product to meet this requirement. These blends are now being used to reduce oil consumption and for cleaner combustion with fewer regulated emissions. Similar processes can be followed again. 18 ] [link].

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