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EEA: average CO2 emissions from new cars and new vans in Europe increased in 2018

Green Car Congress

According to provisional data published by the European Environment Agency (EEA), the average CO 2 emissions from new passenger cars registered in the European Union (EU) in 2018 increased for the second consecutive year, reaching 120.4 grams of CO 2 per kilometer. For the first time, the average CO 2 emissions from new vans also increased.

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EEA: no improvements on average CO2 emissions from new cars registered in 2017 in Europe

Green Car Congress

Efforts to improve the fuel efficiency of new cars sold in the European Union (EU) stalled in 2017 compared to 2016, according to provisional data published today by the European Environment Agency (EEA). Further improvements need to be achieved by manufacturers to reach the 2021 target of 95 g CO 2 /km. Source: EEA. A total of 15.1

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Climate impact of lithium-ion batteries & how to measure it 

Electric Vehicles India

They still cause an impact on climate by the manufacturing of the car and not least the battery. To produce the batteries, the battery materials are mined and refined, its cells, modules are manufactured which results in the need for the huge energy which generates GHG emissions on higher amounts which are affecting the climate.

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Six automated truck platoons to compete in European Truck Platooning Challenge

Green Car Congress

The network involved governmental, road and other authorities from the participating countries (Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Finland, the Netherlands and Sweden), truck manufacturers, umbrella organizations (ACEA, CEDR, CLEPA, EReg and IRU) plus a range of common interest groupings and consumer bodies. Iveco Stralis platoon.

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