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EEA reports sharp decrease in CO2 emissions of new cars in Europe in 2020

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The share of electric vehicles in new registrations tripled from about 3.5% The emissions of new vehicles are systematically tested using type approval procedures. The WLTP allows to obtain more realistic information on vehicle emissions in the type approval tests. grams of CO 2 per kilometre (g CO 2 /km). This was 14.5

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Cemex Germany strengthens EV fleet with iONTRON ready-mix trucks from Putzmeister

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The building materials company has taken delivery of two all-electric iONTRON mixer trucks from Putzmeister , which will become part of the Berlin truck mixer fleet. The two vehicles are the first from the manufacturer Putzmeister within Cemex globally. They will be used in the ready-mix concrete plants in Spandau and Hohenschönhausen.

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Lamborghini wants to reduce carbon emissions 40% per car by 2030

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Luxury sports car maker Lamborghini plans to go all-electric in the coming years, and now the automaker has set another climate goal for itself by pledging to reduce CO2 emissions across its operations. Sustainability is one of the key pillars of our corporate strategy,” said Stefano Rutigliano, Lamborgini Director of Strategy.

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European Council agrees on 35% cut in new car CO2 by 2030

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The CO 2 reduction effort will be distributed among manufacturers on the basis of the average mass of their vehicle fleet. The Council agreed to adjust the Commission proposal on an incentive mechanism for zero- and low-emission vehicles such as fully electric cars or plug-in hybrid vehicles as regards passenger cars.

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ICCT: decline in diesel sales will have negligible impact on attainment of European CO2 emission standards

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The current decline is ales of diesel light duty vehicle in Europe does not put EU CO 2 targets out of reach of automakers, according to a new analysis by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT). In addition, vehicle manufacturers increasingly use electric motors to complement conventional combustion engines in cars.

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Mercedes-Benz Cars plants in Germany to be supplied with CO2-neutral energy from 2022

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The preparations for exclusively green electricity for a climate-friendly production in Europe are already well advanced. Thereby, we completely forego coal-based electricity and obtain our electrical energy from only renewable sources. This ensures a reliable power supply even in fluctuating grids.

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How EVs Are Reducing Carbon (CO2) Emissions

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As the world grapples with the pressing issue of climate change, it is evident that we need swift action to avert its worst impacts. Enter electric vehicles: a practical step toward reducing carbon emissions and reinforcing sustainable practices. EVs are game changers in the reduction of vehicle emissions.

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