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T&E study finds plug-in hybrids show higher CO2 emissions than claimed

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Three of the most popular plug-in hybrids in 2020 all emitted more CO 2 than advertised when tested in the real world, according to tests commissioned by European environmental NGO Transport & Environment (T&E). T&E said governments should therefore end the purchase subsidies and tax breaks for plug-in hybrids.

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A stack of lies you could drive a Toyota HiLux through | Opinion

EV Central

It was a Mazda dealer that allowed Peter Dutton to wander around this week, rubbishing Labor’s plans to save everyone money on their fuel bills while saving the environment at least a tiny bit, and to drop his factless truth bombs about how good we are already and how much it’s all going to drive up the prices of our beloved utes.

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Audi E-Tron 55 Quattro review

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The dashboard looks similar to that in other petrol and diesel models, and the overall interior is a very upmarket environment. CO2 emissions (WLTP): 0 g/km. Vehicle tax rate (VED): £0 year 1. Benefit in Kind (BIK) company car tax liability (2021/22): 1%. You can even get a good driving position. Get a quote. 0-62 mph: 6.6

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EEA says industrial air pollution cost Europe up to €169 billion in 2009; some 37% attributed to CO2

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Air pollution from the 10,000 largest polluting facilities in Europe cost citizens between €102–169 billion (US$135–224 billion) in 2009, according to a new report from the European Environment Agency (EEA) which analyzed the costs of harm to health and the environment caused by air pollution. Log scale) Source: EEA.

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UK study finds Bio-SNG could offer 90% reduction in lifecycle CO2; lower cost of carbon abatement than electrical solutions for transport applications

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—“Bio-SNG Feasibility Study” The feasibility study appraises the opportunity afforded by Bio-SNG, building on a review of the issues associated with biomass sourcing, a detailed analysis of the technology options and applicability for injection into the UK grid, as well as a financial appraisal. Process and technology.

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PCAST suggests 6 key components for climate change strategy to President Obama; adaptation and mitigation

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Continue implementation of Clean Air Act requirements on criteria pollutants (such as SO 2 and NO x ) and hazardous air pollutants (such as mercury) to include creating new performance standards for CO2 emissions from existing stationary sources, which would follow the performance standards for new plants released in March 2012.

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Time to review congestion charges. The Green Piece

Green Cars News

However, Volvo Car UK recently issued a Press release challenging the Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, to review the basis of charging for the London congestion charging zone. Their outputs currently range from 89g/km of carbon dioxide (CO2) to 219g/km of CO2. we believe the congestion charge needs to be reviewed and updated.

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