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Audi aims to reduce CO2 emissions by 30% over the vehicle lifecycle by 2025

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The proportion of electrified vehicles will then amount to 40% of total unit sales. mpg US); electric power consumption in kWh/100 km: 19.1 – 17.5; Audi was the first automobile manufacturer to receive the Performance Standard certificate from the Aluminum Stewardship Initiative. Earlier post.). 97.9 - 111.9

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Cash for Clunkers Buoys US Auto Sales; Hybrid Sales Up 31.8% for Monthly New Vehicle Share of 3.55%

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Buoyed by the US government’s CARS (“Cash for Clunkers”) program, US auto sales slowed their decline in the US in July, dropping on 12.1% Passenger car sales dropped 10.6% to 554, 527 units, while light truck sales dropped 14.1% Hybrids had an especially good month, with reported sales jumping 31.8% Click to enlarge.

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EPA Trends on EVs and PHEVs; beginning of a “measurable and meaningful impact” on new vehicle fuel economy and emissions

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EPA obtains the detailed data supporting the report directly from automobile manufacturers; the agency has been collecting and maintaining these data since 1975. In the analysis, EPA uses overall fuel economy in mpg equivalent (mpge) and tailpipe CO 2 emission values. mpg, and reduces the overall CO 2 emissions by 3 g/mi.

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Toyota launches Prius in Japan; forecasts delay in deliveries of the new model

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km/L (73 mpg US, 3.2 TMC has a monthly Japan sales target for the new α of 3,000 units. The Prius α features the Toyota Hybrid System II (THS II) with motor speed reduction gear and uses a 1.8-liter liter Atkinson cycle engine. The combination of aerodynamic performance (0.29

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EC proposes 95 grams CO2/km target for new cars by 2020, 147 grams for light vans; super credits for cars below 35g

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Each European manufacturer will receive an individual annual average target for all its new cars registered in the EU in a given year. Super-credits just encourage the supply of ultra-low carbon vehicles by manufacturers, T&E said, arguing that this is not the principal issue as there is currently little demand for these vehicles because.

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EPA and NHTSA Issue Notice of Intent to Develop New Greenhouse Gas and Fuel Economy Standards for Light-Duty Vehicle Model Years 2017-2025; Proposal Expected by 30 Sep 2011

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The 2025 targets analyzed thus range from 190 g/mi (equivalent to 47 mpg under test) under the 3% per year reduction scenario to 143 g/mi (equivalent to 62 mpg under test) under the 6% per year scenario. GHG levels from the MY 2016 fleet-wide average of 250 g/mi, using different technology pathways to achieve the reductions.

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Mercedes-Benz unveils new Sprinter; focus on connectivity; electric drive in 2019; realizing adVANce

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billion) around the globe in the new Sprinter's development, its worldwide production network, and sales and after-sales, said Dr. Dieter Zetsche, Chairman of the Board of Management of Daimler AG and Head of Mercedes?Benz Mercedes-Benz is investing some €2.5 billion (US$3.1 Benz Cars, at the event. Safety and assistance systems.

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