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T&E study finds plug-in hybrids show higher CO2 emissions than claimed

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T&E said governments should therefore end the purchase subsidies and tax breaks for plug-in hybrids. T&E has commissioned Emissions Analytics to test three of the most popular PHEVs sold in 2019: a BMW X5 (longest EV range PHEV available), a Volvo XC60 and the Mitsubishi Outlander.

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CO2 standards need to match Europe, US and should be linked to EV incentives: EV Council

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The Electric Vehicle Council is calling for EV incentives to be linked to fuel efficiency standards as it ramps up its pressure on the Federal Government to introduce CO2 emissions standards. CO2 standards are key to that, according to Jafari. “We The issue is also impacting planned fleet purchases of EVs, according to Jafari.

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Tests commissioned by T&E find real-world PHEV CO2 emissions much higher than claimed

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In city driving, the Peugeot had just over half (53%) of the advertised electric range on a single charge while the BMW had only 74%. Only the Renault had the electric range claimed. T&E said governments should end subsidies for PHEV fleet vehicles and tax them based on their pollution in the real world.

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Mercedes-Benz Cars aims to cut vehicle CO2 emissions by 50% over lifecycle by end of this decade

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Mercedes-Benz plans to cover more than 70% of its energy needs through renewable energy by 2030 by rolling out solar and wind power at own sites as well as through further Power Purchase Agreements. To-date, Mercedes-Benz has unveiled a range of global offerings from the EQA, the EQB, the EQC, the EQS, the EQE 350+ as well as the EQV.

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Norwegian Post becomes first European customer for Transit Connect Electric van with 20-unit purchase; targeting 30% reduction in CO2 by 2015

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Norway Post has signed a contract to purchase 20 Transit Connect Electric vehicles, with an option to order more vehicles in the future. With a 28 kWh battery pack from Johnson Controls-Saft, Transit Connect Electric has a top speed of 120 km/h (75 mph) and a range of up to 130 km (80 miles) on a full charge. Copyright: Norwegian Post.

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New PEUGEOT e-208 gets better efficiency and range

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The new PEUGEOT e-208 will arrive on the market in 2023 with more power, range and efficiency. NEW e-208 100% ELECTRIC: MORE FUN, MORE EFFICIENT, AND UP TO 400 KM OF RANGE WITH A NEW ELECTRIC ENGINE. more 100% electric range. more 100% electric range. Up to 400 km range thanks to major technological developments.

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Volvo receives its largest order for EV trucks ever

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Volvo Group and Holcim have a strategic and wide-ranging partnership that has evidently extended into the use of all-electric trucks. “Long-term collaboration and a strong commitment to really make a difference are essential for making big CO2 reductions a reality,” President and CEO of the Volvo Group, Martin Lundstedt, said.

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