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EU formally approves sales ban of combustion engine cars by 2035

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The EU formally approved a law that would ban the sale of combustion engine vehicles by 2035 in an attempt to accelerate consumers’ choice of electric powertrains. The push to transition consumers toward all-electric powertrains is an effort to eliminate greenhouse gas emissions and reach lofty climate goals.

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Honda targets new Guinness World Records title for fuel efficiency with 8,500-mile diesel drive across Europe

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i-DTEC diesel engined Honda Civic Tourer. i-DTEC engine provides 120 PS (118 hp, 88 kW) of power and 300 N·m (221 lb-ft) of torque, 62 mpg US (3.8 l/100 km) on the European combined cycle, a range of 817 miles on one tank of fuel and CO 2 emissions of 99 g/km. In the Civic Tourer, the 1.6

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DAF trucks showcases electric and hybrid trucks at IAA CV

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vocational product range that set the standard in quality, low operating cost and vehicle performance. The LF Electric and CF Electric are intended for medium-and heavy-duty city distribution; the CF Hybrid targets mid-range distribution with zero emissions in urban areas and the best overall efficiency.

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European consortium investigating graphene-based materials for lightweight cars; energy-efficient and safe vehicles

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However, due to the trade-off between light vehicles and safety standards, new directions need to be adopted to overcome safety issues. The global automotive industry is currently facing great challenges, such as CO 2 emissions and safety issues. The partnership now includes more than 140 organisations from 23 countries.

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