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ICCT: European cities driving diesel out of the market

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Diesel car registrations are down in Europe: March 2017 saw a 5-year low in France, Germany, Spain, and the UK, which together make up almost 60% of the European new car market. ICCT chart of diesel shares of new car registrations in France, Germany, Spain, and the UK. Click to enlarge.

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CAP-XX introduces supercap modules to support batteries in stop-start applications

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CAP-XX aims to partner with Tier 1 automobile parts suppliers to manufacture the modules, and will design and prototype the control electronics and modules to suit their requirements. Comparative tests of a battery-only system, also at room temperature, saw the battery fail after 44,000 cycles.

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Euro Auto Production Down 35% in First Quarter 2009; Second Half Production May be Down 25%; Small Cars Hit New Record Share

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million vehicles, according to the latest Economic Report from the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA). With a drop of 57.4%, the UK was the worst affected of the five largest European producers, followed by France (-46.0%), Spain (-40.2%), Italy (-38.6%) and Germany (-32.3%). Click to enlarge. for commercial vehicles.

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How EV Owners Can Navigate Through Coronavirus Period Safely

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In general, EV charging stations are “cleaner” than using gas pump carriers because of the simple fact that fewer people are using them. Similarly, most recovery service providers and automobile associations are offering call-out services as usual. How to keep your EV in good conditions during times of low or no usage.

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