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T&E concludes that diesel cars emit more CO2 on a full lifecycle basis than gasoline cars

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A new analysis by the NGO Transport & Environment (T&E) concludes that diesel cars emit more CO 2 than equivalent cars on a full lifecycle basis—i.e., mpg US) and 7.1 mpg US), respectively. accounting for the emissions generated during production of the vehicle and the fuel. l/100 km (37.3 l/100 km (33.1 —T&E study.

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Study suggests China urban passenger transport emissions could peak in 2030

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This study sheds light on the urban passenger transport sector in China, which accounted for around 20% (188 MtCO 2 ) of the total carbon emissions of the transport sector in 2016, and aims to answer whether the CO 2 emissions from the urban passenger transport sector can reach its peak before 2030 and how to reach the peak. 2019.110913.

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EC proposes 95 grams CO2/km target for new cars by 2020, 147 grams for light vans; super credits for cars below 35g

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The European Commission today proposed targets for the further reduction of carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) emissions from new cars and light commercial vehicles (vans) by 2020. This is one more important step towards a competitive, low-carbon economy. grams in 2011 and a mandatory target of 130 grams in 2015. Earlier post.). Earlier post.)

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MPG Marathon winner nears 100mpg milestone

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This year’s MPG Marathon saw eco-drivers once again proving the possibilities of considerate driving to achieve staggering fuel savings. This year’s winner of the annual celebration of frugal footwork achieved an amazing 96 mpg! mpg, an impressive 25.09 MPS with a manufacturer’s combined mpg of 29.1, per cent.

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Transport Ministers endorse 2009 MPG Marathon in Coventry

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The new Secretary of State for Transport Lord Adonis and Transport Minister Sadiq Khan have both endorsed fuel efficiency extravaganza, the 2009 ALD Automotive/TOTAL ECO 10 MPG Marathon in Coventry on September 30 and 1st October. The event, which is supported by Act on CO2 and the Energy Saving Trust, will take place over two days.

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Volkswagen debut new 39g/km CO2 diesel hybrid

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Notably among them is the new concept from Volkswagen - the L1 – a diesel-electric hybrid vehicle constructed from aluminium and carbon fibre weighing just 380 kg and capable of returning a staggering 189 mpg on the combined cycle while emitting just 39 g/km of CO2.

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Transport minister launches new fuel economy label for used cars

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The used car label is a voluntary initiative for dealers, developed by the Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership (LowCVP) with support from the Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMI), the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) and the Government. I am therefore delighted that the new car label is now joined by a similar used car label.