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Study finds that replacement programs that reduce vehicle lifetime can result in increased lifecycle CO2 emissions

Green Car Congress

They also found that extending the lifetime of a vehicle contributed to a moderate increase in emissions of criteria pollutants (NO x , HC, and CO) during the use phase of the vehicle. The increased lifetime of cars negatively affects the fuel efficiency average of the fleet, with negative environmental implications.

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Drive Electric Submission Land Transport (Clean Car) Amendment Bill

Drive Electric

The technology is ready and available to make this transition in the light vehicle fleet. Improve safety of the fleet; and/or. ? New Zealand has a proposed target to reach 30% of the light vehicle fleet as electric by 2035 in the Government’s Emissions Reduction Plan Discussion Document. PO Box 3899, Auckland 1140.

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New Prius to be huge hit in UK

Green Cars News

The hybrid car, dubbed the car of the stars because of its popularity among Hollywood celebrities, has attracted a huge order book with almost 10 per cent of its orders made through the UK’s scrappage scheme.

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