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Euro Parliament Environment Committee approves 147 g CO2/km target for light commercial vehicles by 2020; caps van speed

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The committee also proposed indicative targets for post-2020 CO 2 emissions in a range of 105 to 120 g/km (168 to 192 g/mile) from 2025. The committee also voted to limit electronically the top speed of vans to 120 km/h (75 mph). The emission limits are the average maximum allowed for van makers registered in the EU.

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Opel Astra with 1.6 CDTI diesel drops fuel consumption as low as 64 mpg US

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An 81 kW/110 hp version of the new turbo diesel is even cleaner and more economical: 3.7 mpg US) with CO 2 emissions of 97 g/km. The diesel is the first unit in the Astra portfolio to comply with the future Euro 6 emissions standard, making it the cleanest diesel Opel has ever built. seconds, and top speed is 186 km/h (116 mph).

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BYD to supply 50 e6 BEVs to greentomatocars for minicabs in London

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It is my aim that London’s minicabs and taxis will be zero-emission by 2020, which will have a major impact on air quality. Every year the fleet is getting cleaner, making our city an even more attractive place to live, work and visit. The batteries can be fully charged and discharged for more than 4,000 cycles, according to BYD.

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Aviat, Aviation Foundation unveil concept CNG-fueled single-engine aircraft

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The 200 hp Lycoming four-cylinder engine power the aircraft with a cruise speed of 143 mph. The advantages, Herrick noted, include fuel cost savings, cleaner burning fuel and no lead emissions. It is also a much cleaner burning fuel, reducing smog pollutants by 90% and reducing CO 2 emissions by 30%.

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Study of In-use Vehicle Activity and Emissions in Tianjin, China Yields Fleet and Emissions Profiles, Policy Implications

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Consequently, vehicle emissions have become an increasingly conspicuous contributor to air pollution in Chinese urban areas. Despite the fact that China has made much progress in setting up standards regulating new vehicle emissions and fuel quality, the understanding of environmental performance of in-use vehicles has been rather poor.

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Road-legal Fuel Cell Black Cabs make first appearance on London’s roads

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The project to deliver a fleet of the zero emission taxis to the streets of London in time for 2012 is on track, according to project fuel cell provider Intelligent Energy, with the first Fuel Cell Black Cabs covering a combined total of more than 8,000 miles in road and test track testing conditions. Acceleration from 0-30 mph takes 4.5

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Mercedes-Benz begins sales of new E 200 NGT BlueEFFICIENCY bi-fuel natural gas vehicle

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seconds, while its top speed is 224 km/h (139 mph). kg—corresponding to CO 2 emissions of 149 g per kilometer. In conjunction with a five-speed automatic transmission, the E-Class accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 10.4 Fuel consumption in gasoline-driven mode has been reduced compared with the predecessor model by 1.2

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