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

Green Car Congress

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. According to the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA), in 2022, 9.3 tonnes of additional greenhouse gas emissions and 5.7

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Diesel market share in Europe drops below 50%; offset by increased gasoline engine sales; implications for climate targets

Green Car Congress

of new car registrations in the first half of 2017, according to the European Association of Automobile Manufacturers (ACEA). Policy makers need to be aware that a sudden shift from diesel technology to petrol will lead to an increase in CO 2 emissions, given that the market penetration of alternative powertrains remains low.”

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Mahindra Thar 5-door spotted in Manali ahead of launch

Baua Electric

This is quite usual for automobile manufacturers as they test their vehicles in all kinds of weather conditions to ensure that the consumers do not face any issues after buying the vehicle. litre turbo petrol engine and the 2.2-litre There is a possibility that Mahindra is doing high-altitude testing of the Thar 5-door.

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Mahindra 5-door Thar spotted doing high-altitude testing. Check details

Baua Electric

Automobile manufacturers often test their vehicles in all kinds of environments. litre turbo petrol engine and the 2.2-litre The latest spy shots come from Landour where the 5-door Thar was spotted. Mahindra is probably doing high-altitude testing of the new SUV before launching it in the market. litre diesel engine.

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Nitin Gadkari announced to manufacture flex-fuel vehicles & flex-fuel strong hybrid EVs 

Electric Vehicles India

In order to substitute India’s import of petroleum as a fuel and to provide direct benefits to our farmers, we have now advised the Automobile Manufacturers in India to start manufacturing Flex Fuel Vehicles (FFV) and Flex Fuel Strong Hybrid Electric Vehicles (FFV-SHEV).(1/4).

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Volvo makes its last diesel car and puts it in a museum

Baua Electric

Petrol-burning engines are soon to see the same fate. In a new milestone last year , the number of new electric car registrations has exceeded those of diesel-powered vehicles in Europe for the first time, according to the European Automobile Manufacturers Association.

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Tube Investments to launch electric 3 wheeler passenger vehicles in India

Electric Vehicles India

The electric three-wheelers are growing rapidly in India and many big automobile manufacturers and startups have launched their electric vehicle s and some are still in a queue to launch. Whereas the sales of petrol, diesel and CNG-powered passenger three-wheelers increased by just 10.6

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