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Volvo Car Corporation challenges EU’s goals and tactics on cutting CO2 emissions; CEO says electrified vehicles will struggle to pass 1% market share by 2020

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Volvo Car Corporation urges the EU to coordinate incentives whilst supporting research and development. It is far too early to dismiss the conventional diesel and petrol power trains. In the last two years Volvo has brought CO 2 emissions from our diesel and petrol model ranges down by 13 percent. —Stefan Jacoby.

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Production version of i-MiEV unveiled

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Considered by many to be the ultimate eco-car, Mitsubishi Motors Corporation finally unveiled the production version of the i-MiEV as part of World Environment Day in Tokyo. It includes a 1,100kg rear-wheel drive that makes maximum use of the long wheelbase and has a 99mile cruising range making it adequate for everyday use.

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Hyundai to debut two vehicles in Frankfurt

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First is the ix-Metro, a new hybrid electric CUV concept for the sub-B segment that promises carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions at a meagre 80g/km. The ix-Metro will be powered by an inline three-cylinder, 1.0litre petrol engine with direct injection, dual CVVT and turbocharging.

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“Energiewende” in a tank; Audi e-fuels targeting carbon-neutral driving with synthetic fuels from renewables, H2O and CO2; Swiss policy test case

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Unlike the others, however, Audi over the past few years has embarked on a comprehensive approach to developing a range of new CO₂-neutral fuels as part of its overall strategy for sustainable, carbon-neutral mobility: Audi e-fuels. From Audi’s latest Corporate Responsibility Report. Click to enlarge. Audi e-gas. Earlier post.).

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Electric vehicles trends in India

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Electric vehicles have attracted the attention of India’s policy makers as clean technology alternatives due to their multiple advantages like higher efficiency and lower air pollution in short to medium term and reduced CO2 emissions. The Mitra Mobility Solution manufactured these buses with a range of 300 km on a full charge.

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Hertz goes big on EVs, now with 100 Polestar 2s in Australian rental fleet

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READ MORE: Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor long term test READ MORE: The death of the new-car deal: Why you won’t get a discount on your next EV. He’s also calling on governments to fast track the rollout of public fast chargers to reduce the dreaded range anxiety. More money in EVs.

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Too little, too late? Why the Toyota HiLux EV concept only shows how far the brand is behind Tesla and BYD

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Locally, Toyota has yet to even put a BEV on-sale and, of course, it makes a fortune out of CO2 and particulate-emitting diesel SUVs and utes. READ MORE: Toyota HiLux hydrogen fuel cell prototype boasts long range and rapid 2023 Toyota HiLux REVO BEV concept. And it has confirmed the bZ4X BEV launches in early 2024 in Australia.

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