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JATO: new car average CO2 emissions highest in Europe since 2014; slow EV uptake insufficient to counter fewer diesels and more SUVs

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In addition to the European car market recording tepid growth in 2019, CO 2 emissions have continued to increase, despite new regulation designed to curtail this, according to JATO Dynamics. Last year, the volume-weighted average CO 2 emissions for European markets were at their highest recorded levels since 2014.

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Volkswagen, Stellantis and Glencore backing ACG in $1B purchase of Brazilian nickel sulfide and copper mines

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Critical minerals mined at the Brazilian sites will be refined in Europe and North America and then supplied to car manufacturers, fortifying the EV supply chain in western countries. Both mines are long-life, low-cost and ranked within the first decile for carbon emissions amongst all nickel and copper producers worldwide.

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Citroen launches new C1

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Citroen’s new C1 city car launches in the UK this month with prices set from £8,245. Along with the new near-identikit Toyota Aygo and Peugeot 108 models, the new C1 launches with lower emissions, greater efficiency and more equipment. Available in both three and five door versions plus a new op[.].

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Citroen C1 fleet drive down emissions for G4S

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In an effort to cut the emissions of its fleet, G4S Utility Services-the UK''s largest supplier of data collection and meter reading services-has taken delivery of 437 new Citroen C1 city cars. With emissions from just 99g/km CO2, and real-world economy reported to be around 53mpg, the company''s [.].

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Singapore considers Model S EV a high carbon emission vehicle based on fuel consumption and upstream power generation

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Channel NewsAsia recently reported on the case of a Tesla Model S owner in Singapore who, rather than receiving the Carbon Emissions-based Vehicle Scheme (CEVS) rebate he expected of S$15,000 (US$10,841) was hit with a CEVS surcharge of S$15,000 for having high carbon emissions. Carbon Emission(CO 2 g/km). Rebates/Surcharges.

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Citroen prepares for UK launch of new C1

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Citroen’s new C1 is set to go on sale in the UK this July with prices starting from £8,245. Along with sibling cars, the Peugeot 108 and new Toyota Aygo, the new Citroen is more efficient than the outgoing model with CO2 emissions rated from 88g/km. Available in both three and five door [.].

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Singapore introducing stiff new feebate scheme for low carbon cars

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Singapore will implement a new Carbon Emissions-Based Vehicle Scheme (CEV) on 1 January 2012, providing rebates to qualified new cars, taxis, and imported used cars with low carbon emissions, and imposing an equivalent surcharge on higher emitting vehicles. CEV bandings (Singapore dollars). 101 to 120. 161 to 210.

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