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UK: EVs drive down CO2 emissions and lift vehicle ownership to record high

Electric Cars Report

to 41,404,589 vehicles, according to new Motorparc data published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) – with plug-in vehicles driving the biggest growth in car ownership since 2016. The number of vehicles on UK roads reached a record high in 2023, rising by 1.7%

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Plug-in vehicles reduced CO2 emissions by 5.5 million metric tons in 2021

Electric Cars Report

Plug-in electric vehicles, including all-electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), reduced carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions by 5.5 The estimates used regional electric grid mixes and EV/PHEV registration locations. million metric tons in 2021 appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Kia Niro EV specs, recapturing CO2, and electric-car support vs interest: Today's Car News

Green Car Reports

Scientists have discovered a way to recapture CO2 and recycle it into fuel. A new study found there's more support for electric cars than knowledge or interest. Kia has revealed official specifications for the Niro EV.

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Tesla and Jaguar Land Rover partner in CO2 to avoid EU emission fines

Teslarati

Tesla will have a new addition to its CO2 pool in Jaguar Land Rover, which will help the latter company avoid hefty fines for not reaching target emissions goals set by the European Union. Jaguar Land Rover failed to meet EU CO2 goals last year, which set the company back around £35 million in fines.

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BMW secures “CO2-reduced steel” supply from H2 Green Steel

The Driven EV News

BMW Group inks deal for CO2-reduced steel from Swedish green steel producer H2 Green Steel. The post BMW secures “CO2-reduced steel” supply from H2 Green Steel appeared first on The Driven.

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Toyota a winner as CO2 reduction plan introduced to parliament with less pressure on SUVs and utes

EV Central

Australia is on schedule to have a CO2 reduction scheme for motor vehicle in place by January 1 2025. Hyundai calls for more EV support under Labor’s new CO2 reduction scheme READ MORE: It’s a green light for electric vehicles! Aussie CO2 standard tough on Toyota, SUVs and utes READ MORE: Get out of the way diesel!

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Tesla and other EVs’ strong sales helped drop Europe’s CO2 emissions in 2021

Teslarati

A recent report from market trend analysis firm JATO Dynamics has revealed that Tesla’s strong sales in Europe, coupled with the introduction of more environmentally-friendly SUVs, have helped drive a 16% reduction in CO2 emissions among new vehicles sold across the region in 2021. km to 99g/km year-over-year. .

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