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UK auto industry warns anti-diesel agenda and slow uptake of EVs could mean missing 2021 CO2 targets; rising CO2 average in 2017

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For pure battery-powered vehicles, take-up is even lower (0.5%). AFV registrations consistent of hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs); plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs); battery electric vehicles (BEV); and fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEV). Alternatively fueled vehicles (AFV) registrations rose by 34.8%

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CPT developing 48-volt electric supercharger for micro-mild hybrids

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The higher-voltage variant will support moves by European vehicle manufacturers announced earlier this year to introduce 48 volt passenger vehicle power networks to help meet the requirement for lower fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions. Micro-mild hybrids. LC Super Hybrid technology demonstrator. —Guy Morris.

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Volkswagen presents status of fleet study in electromobility; latest generation of twïnDRIVE plug-in hybrid

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The primary goal of the project, which runs until June 2012, is consistently to utilize renewable energy sources for electrically powered vehicles. Within the framework of the fleet study, Volkswagen is implementing a total of 20 of the latest generation Golf Variant twïnDRIVE plug-in hybrid electric cars as research vehicles.

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Hybrid cars to benefit from new supercharger

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In a bid to help meet requirements for lower fuel consumption and CO2 emissions, micro hybrid cars may soon benefit from a new 48Volt version of the Controlled Power Technologies 12Volt electric supercharger.

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1-year customer field trials of FUSO electric Canter in Portugal show 64% lower costs, 37% reduction in CO2 given local power mix

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In addition to delivering a 64% savings in operating costs compared to conventional diesel trucks, the Canter E-Cells also reduced CO 2 emissions by 37% compared to diesel, taking into account the current power production mix in Portugal. To prove the practicality of the Canter E-Cell, FUSO sent eight of them on a field trial in mid-2014.

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Driving Dystopia: Pickup Sales Are Probably Going to Decline in the UK

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Under the new rules, its 230g/km CO2 emissions place it in the top BIK taxation group of 37 [percent]. Previous rates didn’t even include battery powered automobiles. Plug-in hybrids are the most difficult category to assess. The Ford Ranger is the country’s best-selling example, with 18,679 registrations for a 45.5

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The Kiwi business journey to Carbon Zero

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This 5-step guide contains insights from FleetPartners for fleet managers and business owners looking to transition from internal combustion engine vehicles to hybrid and electric alternatives, whether you have 1, 20 or 500 vehicles. What are the current CO2 emissions of your existing fleet? GET ON THE JOURNEY TO CARBON ZERO.

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