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JATO: new car average CO2 emissions highest in Europe since 2014; slow EV uptake insufficient to counter fewer diesels and more SUVs

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g/km, almost half that produced by diesel and petrol vehicles. Average emissions for Germany, Britain, Italy, and Spain increased, ranging from a rise of 0.8 The average emissions of electrified vehicles, was 63.2 —Felipe Munoz. Four of the five major markets in Europe posted higher averages in 2019 than in 2018.

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Piaggio launches plug-in hybrid scooter

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The MP3 Hybrid achieves the power delivered from the petrol and electric units through a Ride-by-Wire System and when decelerating and braking, the management system recovers energy and accumulates it in the battery. The vehicle is capable of running on electric power alone and is easily charged from the mains with a normal electric cable.

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New UK carmaker unveils new plug-in hybrid

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The vehicle combines full electric mode for short distance travel and uses a petrol or bioethanol powered engine for long distance or motorway travel. The result gives us just under 50g/CO2 per km for the mix of electric and petrol used in the Government test. Axon Automotive Ltd.

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European release date of Chevrolet Spark revealed

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The vehicle will have a choice of two petrol engines – displacements of 1.0 It also helps ensure low maintenance and running costs with the Spark consuming as little as 1.5litres of fuel per 100km and producing carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions at a meagre 119g/km. . per cent in 2008 and less than five per cent in 2005. and 1.2litres.