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Fraunhofer ISI/ICCT analysis of PHEV data finds real-world CO2 emissions 2-4x higher than official values

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The results of the joint study, released by German Fraunhofer Institute for Systems and Innovation Research ISI and the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT), suggest that incentives to promote a higher share of electric driving would increase the potential for plug-in hybrid vehicles to reduce emissions.

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Global CO2 emissions stalled for the third year in a row

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The annual assessment of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by the JRC and the Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency (PBL) confirms that CO 2 emissions have stalled for the third year in a row. Emissions from international transport (aviation and shipping) contribute another 3% to the total global GHG emissions.

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ALMA Project’s lightweight BEV structure promises to redefine future of e-mobility  | Autocar Professional

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The key highlights of the ALMA Project are: – 22% weight reduction in BEV BiW – 24% reduction in CO2 emissions for BiW over vehicle service life – 9% emissions reduction for entire car over vehicle service life ALMA’s BEV BiW achieved a remarkable 22% weight reduction, while reducing carbon emissions by 24% in the BiW.

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DB Schenker expands its electric fleet with 36 new FUSO eCanter vehicles

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International logistics service provider DB Schenker will bring a total of 36 additional FUSO eCanter vehicles into operation in eleven European countries. Europe’s leading land transport provider is thus strengthening its sustainability strategy and further expanding the use of electric vehicles in its mixed fleets.

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China and India Nullify Global Reduction in CO2 Emissions in 2009

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This according to calculations in the report “No growth in total global CO 2 emissions in 2009”, published by the Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency (PBL). In earlier projections, the International Energy Agency (IEA) predicted an emission decrease for 2009 of 2.6%, which would have been the largest decrease in forty years.

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ICCT/TNO study: Real-world vehicle fuel consumption discrepancy widens to 42% in Europe

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The average gap between official fuel consumption figures and actual fuel use for new cars in the EU has reached 42%, according to the latest update by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) to its on-going research into vehicle fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions. United Kingdom), km77.com Peter Mock.

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ICCT analysis finds 2025 European automotive CO2 standards can be met even if diesel share drops to 15%

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However, a new analysis by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) suggests that the EU could achieve a hypothetical 70 g/km (as measured according to the New European Driving Cycle – NEDC) passenger vehicle CO 2 target in 2025 with both lower net cost and reduced NO x emissions, even with a significantly reduced diesel share.

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