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T&E concludes that diesel cars emit more CO2 on a full lifecycle basis than gasoline cars

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In Europe, the car market is skewed in favor of diesels through regulation and tax policies. T&E attributed Europe’s diesel share to three main causes: Distorted national fuel and vehicle taxes. Diesel fuel is taxed between 10% and 40% less than gasoline in most countries. kg CO 2 e/kg of material, the range for aluminum is 11.2-12.6,

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Kia EV plans, NJ $1,000 EV fee, Stellantis’ EV skepticism: Today’s Car News

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While it effectively replaces the role of the gas tax for EVs in funding road maintenance, it could amount to a disincentive toward the state’s adoption of California’s EV mandate and its goel to hit 50% EV sales by 2027 and 100% by 2035.

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Electrification gaining momentum in fleet vehicle industry – Charged EVs

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Medium- and heavy-duty trucks, from delivery vans to tractor-trailers, are major fuel consumers and greenhouse gas (GHG) emitters. To reduce CO2 emissions, many countries signed the 2015 Paris Agreement on climate, pledging to cut their emissions by certain targets. Better vehicle shapes also enhance aerodynamics and reducing drag.

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SEAT pushes forward with CNG line-up

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SEAT, a member of the Volkswagen Group, continues to spearhead the introduction of compressed natural gas (CNG) technology, giving customers the widest choice of vehicles that are cleaner, more sustainable and offer even greater efficiency. SEAT is committed to boosting CNG as a sustainable alternative to conventional fossil fuels.

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ICCT calculates consumer benefits of increased efficiency in 2025-2030 light-duty vehicles in the US

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4%, 5%, and 6% compounded annual reductions in CO2 targets for cars and light trucks for 2026–2030, compared against vehicles that meet the adopted 2025 targets. greenhouse gas emission mitigation, energy security, and health benefits. Consumer benefits were also evaluated under low, reference, and high fuel prices.

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GM Opel Cuts CO2 from 1.7 CDTI ecoFLEX Zafira Van 9% to Below 140 g/km

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liter diesel with 81 kW (110 hp) and 260 Nm (192 lb-ft) of torque available from 2,000 to 2,300 rpm is fitted with a maintenance-free particulate filter and a six-speed manual transmission as standard. CDTI ecoFLEX below the tax bracket in many European states, such as France, the UK and the Nordic countries. L/100km (44.4

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

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Key recommended steps here are: Support continuing expansion of shale-gas production, ensuring that environmental impacts of production and transport do not curtail the potential of this approach. The PCAST letter suggests as worthy of consideration: Leveling the playing field on access to capital through special tax benefits.