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New Study Outlines Pathway to 76% Reduction in UK Transport Sector CO2 Emissions By 2050; Road Transport Becomes Carbon Neutral

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Reducing motorway speed limit to 60 mph and enforcing it: 10% reduction in motorway CO 2 emissions. In particular, the fiscal measures alone may render petrol/diesel powered vehicles prohibitively expensive compared with say, PEVs. Public transport fares subsidy: a 30% reduction in fares will reduce CO 2 emissions for all cars by 2%.

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Toyota reduces fuel consumption and emissions across the new Auris range; 13% average reduction in CO2 compared to predecessors; gasoline, diesel and hybrid

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liter VVT-i petrol engine and 60 kW electric motor generate a maximum power output of 136 DIN hp (101 kW), equipping the Auris Hybrid with a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of 10.9 seconds and a maximum speed of 180 km/h (112 mph). miles) at speeds of up to about 50 km/h (51 mph), dependent on battery charge and driving conditions.

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Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 Review

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Because the Mercedes-Benz EQA is electric, it’s quieter , more refined and has smoother acceleration than a petrol or a diesel GLA, so it’s better to drive around town and on longer journeys. The EQA weighs 2040kg, which is more than the petrol model, but ride quality is good on smooth roads. CO2 emissions (WLTP): 0 g/km.

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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. Max speed: 124 mph. 0-62 mph: 6.6 The e-Tron can even tow a trailer up to 1,800kg. Audi E-Tron Driving Experience. You can even get a good driving position.

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Volkswagen debut new 39g/km CO2 diesel hybrid

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Notably among them is the new concept from Volkswagen - the L1 – a diesel-electric hybrid vehicle constructed from aluminium and carbon fibre weighing just 380 kg and capable of returning a staggering 189 mpg on the combined cycle while emitting just 39 g/km of CO2. seconds before reaching a top speed of 99 mph.

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New BMW 3 Series includes a new 4-cylinder TwinPower Turbo, 8-speed automatic and start-stop; ActiveHybrid 3 model in 2012

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The new BMW 328i accelerates from 0 to 00 km/h (62 mph) in 5.9 seconds, on its way to an electronically governed top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph). This sedan model accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 8.0 seconds and hits a top speed of 230 km/h (143 mph). liter four-cylinder petrol engine family.

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Volkswagen presents status of fleet study in electromobility; latest generation of twïnDRIVE plug-in hybrid

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In phases of battery regeneration (during braking) or coasting (with anticipatory deceleration), only the E-motor is active; drag torque losses are reduced by disengaging the petrol engine via a separation clutch. L/100 km (112 mpg US) is attained (equivalent to 49 g/km CO2).

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