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True Or False? Better Diesel Fuel Economy Is An Efficient Form Of Decarbonization

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Diesel fuel economy has been on the minds of long-haul trucking industry leaders. A push to decarbonize trucking is largely due to the fact that more than 3% of all carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions come from heavy trucks. Better Diesel Fuel Economy Is An Efficient Form Of Decarbonization appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Wrong! Coalition’s decision to axe NVES penalties is based on outdated research

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The justification used by the federal opposition to axe penalties for excessive new vehicle CO2 emissions if elected to government has been found to be based on outdated research. Ford Everest and Isuzu MU-X diesel SUVs are culled to avoid CO2 emissions fines READ MORE: Danger signs! litre engine – was discontinued last year.

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Powered up! Priced down? Nissan announces big update for 2026 Qashqai e-Power range extender hybrid

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The headline news is once it arrives, the updated e-Power will produce more power, be more fuel efficient, while emitting less emissions and delivering enhanced levels of refinement. The big news is that average fuel consumption drops to 4.5L/100km 100km on the WLTP test cycle, while CO2 emissions drop from 116g/km to 102g/km.

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Europe Accelerates EV Adoption with Policy Updates

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Many businesses are supporting charging infrastructure efforts, in particular fuel and convenience retailers. The EPA has also noted that the greenhouse gas emissions associated with an EV over its lifetime are typically lower than those from a traditional fuel or diesel vehicle, even when accounting for the manufacturing process.

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Surging Solar Power, Booming EV Sales, & Robotaxi Safety — Top 12 Stories of the Week

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Unfortunately, CO2 surged globally in 2024, and it’s not even clear why aside from the long understood fact that burning fossil fuels leads to more. Below are 12 top stories (or groups of stories) from the week. Check them out and share with friends.

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2025 Subaru Forester Strong Hybrid SUV Review: Well, more of a sneak peek really, but we liked it…

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If you put a gun to my head and said I had to buy an SUV, I still wouldnt, but Id get away with it by choosing the new Subaru Forester, which is referred to as an SUV but is really more of an off-road station wagon that drives like a car, and now offers a Strong Hybrid system that will deliver more than 1000km off a tank of fuel.

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Shock! iPhone maker to sell EV in Australia badged as a Mitsubishi. No, this is not April 1!

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It will also deliver Mitsubishis Australian arm instant and much-needed NVES CO2 reduction scheme credits. Foxconn’s reported deal with Mitsubishi fuels fresh rumours that a tie-up with Nissan and Honda could be on the cards as the Taiwanese tech giant chases the production volume needed to make its new car division profitable.