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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

Diesel’s market share in the EU-15 fell from 50.2% In absolute numbers, 152,323 fewer diesel cars were sold. For the first time since 2009, gasoline vehicles have overtaken diesel to become the most sold car type in the EU-15. This drop was offset by an increase in the sale of gasoline engined vehicles.

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Land Rover Bringing Diesel Engines To The U.S.

Green Car Reports

If you need a luxury SUV with go-anywhere capability, but prefer the greater fuel economy of a diesel engine over a gasoline one, you don’t really have any options in the U.S. Mercedes-Benz’s M-class and BMW’s X5 are both available with turbo diesel engines, but neither can take you as far off the beaten track as a.

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2026 Ineos Fusilier showcases rugged 4WD tech with full electric drivetrain – and it’s designed to get seriously dirty

EV Central

Newcomer off-road brand Ineos has unveiled its first EV, which should hit the market in 2026 as a zero emissions rival to upcoming electric off-roaders from Land Rover, Mercedes-Benz and Toyota. It’ll no doubt offer better performance than the BMW-sourced six-cylinder engines in the Grenadier.

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News: Hydrogen Fuel Cell Market Confused

Clean Fleet Report

Honda Drops Clarity FCEV; BMW & Land Rover Test Prototypes. BMW & JLR Jump on Board. Both BMW and Jaguar Land Rover announced this week advanced testing of hydrogen fuel cell models that could appear on the market in a few years. BMW’s fuel cell SUV.

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Electrified car registrations pass 100K units in Europe for 1st time in March; total reg down 3.6%; Model 3 top EV

Green Car Congress

Ongoing political and economic uncertainty, including lack of clarity around Brexit, alongside consumer preoccupation with diesel bans in cities, meant that overall demand continued to decline. At the same time, diesel cars continued to lose ground. Total diesel registrations counted for 31.2% of total volume against 36.2%

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Euro 6 regs in full effect; ACEA launches clean diesel campaign in support of technology-neutral policies

Green Car Congress

To mark this occasion the automotive and motor trading industries have launched an online clean diesel campaign to raise awareness among consumers and policy makers about clean diesel—a three-part solution comprising cleaner diesel fuel, advanced engines and effective emissions control technology. Click to enlarge.

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Exposed: Luxury Range Rover EV shown off testing as it nears production

EV Central

The 2024 Range Rover Electric has been shown off undisguised undergoing final winter testing and the big news is it looks just like the regular combustion version. The only changes from its transition from petrol or turbo-diesel include a smoother front grille and the addition of a new charging port behind the rear right door.

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