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Global CO2 emissions stalled for the third year in a row

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The annual assessment of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by the JRC and the Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency (PBL) confirms that CO 2 emissions have stalled for the third year in a row. Emissions from international transport (aviation and shipping) contribute another 3% to the total global GHG emissions.

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Valeo To Put 2/3 of its Advanced Research Investment Toward Solutions for Reducing CO2 Emissions; Lower CO2 Technologies to Represent More Than 1/3 of Sales by 2020

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Valeo expects to double its sales for technologies linked to CO 2 emissions reduction to €1 billion (US$1.4 Two major trends should drive growth in the automotive market in the next few years: CO 2 emissions reduction and high growth in emerging markets. billion) in 2020 (more than one-third of total sales).

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All Western European Countries Will Have CO2-Related Car Taxation This Year; European Auto Industry Urges Harmonization of Schemes

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The number of EU countries with CO2-related car taxation rose to 15 in 2008. In most Central and Eastern European countries, the main concern of policy makers remains to reduce the level of old vehicles on the streets with pollutant emission standards of below Euro 3. ACEA provides an overview of the CO 2 -based vehicle taxes here.

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Ford Model e unit announces massive expansion of EV initiative in Europe: 7 new EVs by 2024

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It’s also about the pressing need for greater care of our planet, making a positive contribution to society and reducing emissions in line with the Paris Climate Agreement.”. Ford announced that it also signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding for a new, industry-leading joint venture in Turkey with battery manufacturers SK On Co.,

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Toyota release 2009 sustainability report

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The report covering April 2008 – March 2009 shows that the company is achieving year-on-year reductions in CO2 emissions and step up its use of green energy. Fleet-average CO2 emissions on new Toyota and Lexus vehicles sold in Europe shrunk by almost 4% from 150.7 g/km to 145.3

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Renault 2010 Environment Workshop, Part 1: Combustion Engine Technology and Product Plans

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Renault’s ongoing downsizing strategy is aimed at reducing the cubic capacity of its engines in order to bring down fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions, without detracting from performance. dCi (type K9K) diesel is the brand’s best-selling engine with almost 900,000 units manufactured in 2009, in Valladolid (Spain) and Bursa (Turkey).

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Renault to introduce brand new vehicle

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The successor of the old Megane, the Renault Fluence will be launched with a series of engines, with all diesel models having a carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions rating of 119g/km and qualifying for the Renault eco2 signature. The vehicle will have three main markets - Turkey, Romania and Russia and is expected to go on sale in November.

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