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Nepal’s Electric Leapfrog: How This Himalayan Nation Is Leading Global EV Adoption

CleanTechnica EVs

JUNE 14, 2025

This statistic is remarkable, [continued] The post Nepal’s Electric Leapfrog: How This Himalayan Nation Is Leading Global EV Adoption appeared first on CleanTechnica. In recent months, about 70% of all new passenger vehicles sold in Nepal were electric.

Nepal

Nepal Global Electric Electrical

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

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

For their statistical analyses, the researchers made use of anonymized data that vehicle drivers had voluntarily reported to online portals such as Spritmonitor in Germany and MyMPG in the United States. Statistically, private users of vehicles in Germany re-charge their plug-in hybrid vehicle only on three out of four days.

Emissions

Emissions PHEV Re-Charge Plug-in

New Bayesian Approach Addressing Shared Biases Across Models Suggests That Stabilizing CO2 Concentrations at Current Levels Leaves 10% Chance of Exceeding 2C Target

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 22, 2010

” Bayesian statistics incorporate prior knowledge, along with a given set of current data, to make statistical inferences. Lemoine developed a hierarchical Bayesian framework that explicitly represents sources of uncertainty in climate models such as common biases and unknown and unmodeled feedbacks. —Derek Lemoine.

CO2

CO2 Climate Change Climate Emissions

PBL/JRC: Global CO2 emissions increase to new all-time record in 2013, but growth is slowing down

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 18, 2014

Global CO 2 emissions from fossil fuel use and cement production reached a new all-time high in 2013, according to the annual report “Trends in global CO2 emissions”, released by PBL Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency and the European Joint Research Centre (JRC). in 2013, whereas in the EU emissions continued to decrease, by 1.4%

2013

2013 Emissions Global CO2

Steep increase in global CO2 emissions despite reductions by industrialized countries; driven by power generation and road transport

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 21, 2011

The report, which is based on recent results from the Emissions Database for Global Atmospheric Research (EDGAR) and latest statistics for energy use and other activities, shows large national differences between industrialised countries.

Emissions

Emissions Global Transportation Industrial

Measurements of CO2 and CO in China’s Air Indicate Sharply Improved Combustion Efficiency

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 8, 2010

The findings, published in the 21 September issue of Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics , are generally consistent with official Chinese government statistics and could bolster their credibility as international negotiations proceed on commitments of China and other nations to combat climate change. Munger, J. McElroy, M. Nielsen, C.

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CO2 Climate Change Universal China

Study finds 1.4 Gt discrepancy between national and provincial data sets for greenhouse gas emissions in China

Green Car Congress

JUNE 11, 2012

The area chart shows the increase of CO 2 emissions calculated from the national energy statistics since 1997 broken down by different fuel type. The dashed line represents the aggregated CO2 emissions calculated from the provincial energy statistics 1997–2010. The column chart presents the 1.4? Source: Guan et al.

Emissions

Emissions Gas China Climate Change

GCP Carbon Budget Finds Anthropogenic CO2 Emissions Rose 2% in 2008 Despite Global Financial Crisis; Natural Sinks Not Keeping Pace With Increasing Emissions

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2009

Using a variety of data including direct observations, computer-generated models, and estimates from countries’ energy statistics, the team created a global CO 2 budget—the amount of CO 2 produced and consumed—from 1959 to 2008. between 2000 and 2008, compared with 1% per year in the 1990s.

2008

2008 Emissions Carbon Climate Change

New LowCVP report highlights need to go “beyond the tailpipe” for CO2 metrics for vehicles

Green Car Congress

JULY 11, 2013

Future grid mix intensities in this study were estimated using information from EU statistics, the EC Roadmap, the UK Carbon Plan and the UK 2012 Draft Energy Bill. All vehicles are based on the “average mid-sized gasoline” car as detailed in a 2008 JRC IMPRO-car study.

CO2

CO2 Vehicles Gasoline-Electric 2020

Study finds that replacement programs that reduce vehicle lifetime can result in increased lifecycle CO2 emissions

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

A shorter motor vehicle lifetime would result in an accelerated car replacement cycle, which would lead to more new and fuel efficient motor vehicles on the road, which would in turn reduce gasoline combustion-derived CO2 emissions.

Emissions

Emissions CO2 2000 Vehicles

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

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2016

The new study, jointly prepared by the ICCT and the Netherlands’ Organisation for Applied Scientific Research (TNO), describes the increasing real-world efficiency gap using systematic statistical analysis. Peter Mock.

Europe

Europe United Kingdom Fuel 2001

Michelin-Volvo Trucks Study Finds Appropriate Management of Wheels and Tires on Heavy-Duty Vehicles in Europe Could Reduce CO2 Emissions by Almost 15%

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 23, 2010

Since fuel consumption is directly linked to carbon dioxide emissions, Volvo Trucks and tyre manufacture Michelin decided to produce statistical data on just how much wheel alignment, tyre pressure and rolling resistance affect fuel consumption and thus carbon dioxide emissions.

Volvo

Volvo Emissions CO2 Europe

Study using paleoclimate data suggests climate sensitivity to CO2 doubling may be less severe than projected

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 25, 2011

statistical assumptions not considered here, and the. Assuming paleoclimatic constraints apply to the future as predicted by their model, the researchers concluded, their results imply lower probability of imminent extreme climatic change than previously thought. The experiments collectively favor. sensitivities between 1 and 3 K.

Climate

Climate CO2 Climate Change Universal

Constant Ratio Of Airborne To Absorbed CO2 In Carbon Cycle May Indicate Resilient Carbon Sinks

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 4, 2010

Knorr found that “the statistical model of a constant airborne fraction agrees best with the available data if emissions from land use change are scaled down to 82% or less of their original estimates.”. Knorr’s data does “not necessarily” run counter to theories of weakening carbon sinks, cautions the author.

Carbon

Carbon Climate Change CO2 Climate

Global CO2 emissions stalled for the third year in a row

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 21, 2017

Information on the other two greenhouse gases, methane (CH 4 ) and nitrous oxide (N 2 O), is only available until 2012, as international statistics on agricultural activities—the main source of these emissions—are not updated as frequently as on energy and industry-related activities. Other greenhouse gases keep creeping up.

Emissions

Emissions Global CO2 Russia

Study: Reducing Future Transportation CO2 Emissions to Kyoto Protocol Levels Will Require Combination of Vehicle Technology and Smart Growth

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 12, 2009

Percent change in median CO2 by scenario relative to 2000. Stone’s study looked at 11 major metropolitan regions (MSAs, Metropolitan Statistical Areas) in EPA Region V (the Midwest) over a 50-year period and assessed four different scenarios: Business-as-Usual Development Scenario (BAU). Stone et al. 2009) Click to enlarge.

Emissions

Emissions CO2 Future Transportation

BP Energy Outlook 2030 sees emerging economies leading energy growth to 2030; global CO2 emissions from energy well above IEA 450 scenario

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 19, 2011

The BP Energy Outlook 2030 is the first of BP’s forward-looking analyses to be published, after 60 years of producing definitive historical data in the BP Statistical Review of World Energy. Biofuels will account for 9% of global transport fuels. per year from 2010 to 2030 although growth decelerates slightly beyond 2020.

Energy

Energy Economy Global Oil-Sands

Study: expanding Brazilian sugarcane for ethanol could reduce global CO2 emissions by up to 5.6%

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 24, 2017

Most models used to predict future crop production are statistical models that really don’t take full account of the way changes in water, carbon dioxide and temperature interact to affect sugarcane production.

Brazil

Brazil Emissions Global Climate Change

CICERO team finds global temperature will respond slowly to emissions cuts

Green Car Congress

JULY 9, 2020

The colored expanding bars show the evolution of a statistically significant signal (t-test, p? The human-induced emissions with the biggest impact on global warming are CO2 and methane. If these emissions are reduced very strongly, we will see the effect quickly.

Emissions

Emissions Global Climate 2020

DfT Publishes Ricardo Report on Technology Options for Reducing CO2 Emissions from Heavy Goods Vehicles; Focus on Vehicles, Powertrains and Fuels

Green Car Congress

JULY 18, 2009

An indicative guide means, if a particular technology is applied to a particular vehicle type, the CO 2 benefits are consistent, repeatable and not significantly affected by variables such as vehicle load and driving style, such that statistics about take-up of a particular technology can be translated into an estimated fleet CO 2 saving.

Fuel

Fuel Vehicles Emissions CO2

China’s 2005 Carbon Emissions Almost Twice As Much As 2002 Emissions

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 28, 2009

Using data from national statistical offices, they found that China’s export-related industrial production rose by an average of 26% per year from 2002 to 2007. Hubacek (2009), Journey to world top emitter: An analysis of the driving forces of China's recent CO2 emissions surge, Geophys. Peters, C. Weber, and K.

2002

2002 2005 Emissions Carbon

Audi TT to offer record low sports car CO2 emissions

Green Cars News

MARCH 4, 2014

too regularly: but when they offer statistics as staggering as the new Audi TT, they are hard to ignore. The new flagship model from the German carmaker will set a new low for sports cars in terms of its CO2 emissions: they will fall to just 110g[.]. Sports cars don''t appear on TheGreenCarWebsite.co.uk Audi Editor Pick'

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Audi CO2 Emissions Cars

Improving Life Cycle Assessment of US Grid Electricity

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 6, 2010

Results of GIS statistical analysis for CO 2 : (a) eGrid subregion emissions factors (kg CO 2 /kWh), (b) average emissions factor for each district (kg CO 2 /kWh), (c) coefficient of variation of CO 2. kg CO 2 /kWh (kg CO2/kWh). Credit: ACS, Weber et al.

Grid

Grid Electric Electrical Pollution

Europe’s Present Is Our Future In Australia

CleanTechnica EVs

OCTOBER 14, 2021

The sales statistics for plugin and electrified vehicles in Europe for September have arrived. A megatrend appears to be: an overall reduction in new car sales. Car sales appear to have peaked in 2017 at approximately 100 million vehicles per year. The numbers have been going down ever since.

Australia

Australia Plugin Future 2017

International automotive researchers emphasize the importance of continued development of the internal combustion engine

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 9, 2019

Global warming potential (GWP) in CO2 equivalent tons by sector. Real-time combustion control to reduce control margins and cycle-to-cycle variations requires calibration and control software innovation, possibly with on-board physical/statistical model-based control using AI. Transportation contributes about 10%. Reitz et al.

International

International Engine Exhaust Emissions

CO2 race prompts new car rush

Green Cars News

MAY 20, 2009

Statistics from independent benchmark data supplier CAP have revealed a record number of new car variant introductions this year as manufacturers bid to offer what consumers want - vehicles with low fuel consumption and emissions. “In particular there have been a lot of stop/start technology variants introduced by Volvo and Audi.

CO2

CO2 Cars Tax Green Cars

Greener car numbers double in the UK

Green Cars News

APRIL 15, 2011

The number of low carbon cars on the UK’s roads more than doubled in 2010, according to the latest statistics released by the Department of Transport (DfT). The number of cars emitting less than 100g/km CO2 registered in the UK increased from 28,549 in 2009 to 57,000 in the last year. Cars with emissions below [.].

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CO2 Cars 2009 2010

Opel to debut new engine with sub-100g/km CO2 emissions

Green Cars News

OCTOBER 9, 2013

The Opel/Vauxhall Adam (pictured) is set to benefit from a new 1.0litre engine that will bring its statistics to emissions below 100g/km and fuel economy to 59mpg. The 1.0litre SIDI turbo engine was unveiled as part of the Aachen Colloqium in Germany. It is capable of generating 30 per cent more to[.].

Emissions

Emissions Engine General Motors CO2

New Peugeot 208 to boast stop-start technology

Green Cars News

JANUARY 18, 2012

Some truly remarkable emission statistics have been achieved by several carmakers – but surely the new Peugeot 208 super-mini, which launches in spring, is among the absolute best.

CO2

CO2 Petrol Diesel Emissions

Another Racetrack Bans EVs Over Safety Concerns

The Truth About Cars

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Statistically, EV fires are supposed to be rarer than those encountered by combustion automobiles. Gasoline or methanol fires are more prone to spreading upward, burn cooler (especially methanol), and can often be quickly dealt with using portable powder, CO2, or foam-based fire suppression systems.

Gasoline-Electric

Gasoline-Electric Australia All-Electric Fully Electric

Audi to introduce new engine for A1

Green Cars News

SEPTEMBER 21, 2010

It will consume an average of 40mpg and have CO2 emissions of just 139g/km. Despite its excellent environmental performance, its performance statistics are [.]. The compact and lightweight engine will be a dual-charged TFSI engine with 136kW and 250Nm.

Audi

Audi Engine CO2 Green Cars

The European electric vehicle market continues to grow

Setec Powerr

AUGUST 11, 2022

According to statistics, Norway’s electric car sales have accounted for 64.5% An automotive data analysis firm has conducted statistics on 17 major European electric vehicle markets, including Germany, France, and the UK. of total new car sales, and the electric car penetration rate is the highest in the world.

Electric Vehicles

Electric Vehicles Market Vehicles Electric

Study find biofuels policy doubles CO2 emissions

Green Cars News

APRIL 17, 2009

The independent study for Friends of the Earth estimates how much forest is being cut down to replace food crops that have been displaced in order to grow biofuels for the UK - a figure currently omitted in Government statistics.

Emissions

Emissions CO2 Petrol Brazil

IAC urges automakers towards Auto LPG for lower emissions and costs – ET Auto

Baua Electric

JULY 18, 2024

Gupta highlighted that Auto LPG, described as a ‘Net Zero Hero,’ generates 20% less CO2 than petrol and 60% less than diesel. Gupta highlighted that Auto LPG, described as a ‘Net Zero Hero,’ generates 20% less CO2 than petrol and 60% less than diesel.

Auto

Auto Emissions Petrol CO2

Hyundai to cut emissions with new SUV

Green Cars News

AUGUST 25, 2009

Better fuel efficiency and lower carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions have become staples of new sports utility vehicle (SUV) releases as manufacturers realise that there is no room for compromise on environmental features regardless of the type of vehicle being sold.

Hyundai

Hyundai SUV Emissions Tucson

myenergi set to host EV drivers en route to COP26

My Energi

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Indeed, transportation accounts for 24% of direct CO2 emissions from fuel combustion globally, of which road vehicles are responsible for nearly 75%. A rapid shift to electrification is essential to combat these statistics, but legislation is critical to accelerating the transition.”.

Jordan

Jordan Climate Change CO2 Transportation

myenergi set to host EV drivers en route to COP26

My Energi

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Indeed, transportation accounts for 24% of direct CO2 emissions from fuel combustion globally, of which road vehicles are responsible for nearly 75%. A rapid shift to electrification is essential to combat these statistics, but legislation is critical to accelerating the transition.”.

Jordan

Jordan Climate Change CO2 Transportation

Seventh heaven in the battle against car emissions

Green Cars News

MARCH 12, 2012

According to statistics released as part of the Light Duty Automotive Technology, Carbon Dioxide Emissions and Fuel Economy Trends: 1975-2011, advanced powertrain technologies are also starting to make a significant [.].

Emissions

Emissions Fuel Economy Economy Cars

Skoda introduces Octavia Greenline

Green Cars News

JUNE 13, 2009

TDI CR engine and is sure to be a hit with fleet operators looking to reduce their costs thanks to its impressive fuel efficiency and emission statistics - it emits just 114g/km of carbon dioxide (CO2). TDI with improved CO2 emissions below 120g/km. The GreenLine uses a new manual 1.6

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CO2 Fleet Green Cars Financing

Hyundai-Kia takes hybrid programme forward

Green Cars News

NOVEMBER 14, 2009

According to Hyundai-Kia statistics, the CVT contributes around a seven per cent fuel efficiency gain compared to standard four speed automatics, which in turn allows for a smoother shift feel.

Kia

Kia Hyundai Hybrid South Korea

Volvo call on Mayor to redress the Congestion Charge balance

Green Cars News

JUNE 30, 2009

Volvo believe this principle is now unfair and outdated, and the statistics back up the claim. Hybrid-powered cars have CO2 outputs ranging from 89g/km to 219g/km, yet all are exempt from the London Congestion Charge. Green Car of the Year award from The Mayor recently. Volvo’s What Car? Green Car of the Year-winning S40 1.6D

Volvo

Volvo LS 600H Charging London

BMW focuses on efficient dynamics

Green Cars News

JUNE 27, 2009

The German manufacturer claims it has been able to deliver significant improvements in its fleet carbon dioxide emissions over the last several years and according to its statistics, the average fuel consumption of all BMW and MINI vehicles registered in Germany in 2008 is 5.9l/km km (40mpg) with an average CO2 rating of 158g/km.

BMW

BMW CO2 2008 Petrol

Common rail diesel to expand SEAT appeal

Green Cars News

MAY 5, 2009

The statistics for the diesel engine SEAT are highly impressive. Its CO2 emissions are just 109g/km and its fuel economy reaches 67.2mph. The engine, which will make its debut this summer, is a new 105 PS 1.6 litre four-cylinder TDI which enhances both the five-door and SC’s market coverage.

Diesel

Diesel Fuel Economy CO2 Green Cars

China is on track to reach its clean energy targets this month… six years ahead of schedule

Baua Electric

JULY 16, 2024

China, the most populous nation in the world and, as a result, its largest CO2 polluter, has taken encouraging steps to go green, especially as its infrastructure relies more heavily on energy with its steadfast transition to BEVs and charging. Take notes, everyone. Push the goalposts and keep the momentum going.

Clean

Clean Cleaning China Energy

Nepal’s Electric Leapfrog: How This Himalayan Nation Is Leading Global EV Adoption

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

Trending Sources

New Bayesian Approach Addressing Shared Biases Across Models Suggests That Stabilizing CO2 Concentrations at Current Levels Leaves 10% Chance of Exceeding 2C Target

PBL/JRC: Global CO2 emissions increase to new all-time record in 2013, but growth is slowing down

Steep increase in global CO2 emissions despite reductions by industrialized countries; driven by power generation and road transport

Measurements of CO2 and CO in China’s Air Indicate Sharply Improved Combustion Efficiency

Study finds 1.4 Gt discrepancy between national and provincial data sets for greenhouse gas emissions in China

GCP Carbon Budget Finds Anthropogenic CO2 Emissions Rose 2% in 2008 Despite Global Financial Crisis; Natural Sinks Not Keeping Pace With Increasing Emissions

New LowCVP report highlights need to go “beyond the tailpipe” for CO2 metrics for vehicles

Study finds that replacement programs that reduce vehicle lifetime can result in increased lifecycle CO2 emissions

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

Michelin-Volvo Trucks Study Finds Appropriate Management of Wheels and Tires on Heavy-Duty Vehicles in Europe Could Reduce CO2 Emissions by Almost 15%

Study using paleoclimate data suggests climate sensitivity to CO2 doubling may be less severe than projected

Constant Ratio Of Airborne To Absorbed CO2 In Carbon Cycle May Indicate Resilient Carbon Sinks

Global CO2 emissions stalled for the third year in a row

Study: Reducing Future Transportation CO2 Emissions to Kyoto Protocol Levels Will Require Combination of Vehicle Technology and Smart Growth

BP Energy Outlook 2030 sees emerging economies leading energy growth to 2030; global CO2 emissions from energy well above IEA 450 scenario

Study: expanding Brazilian sugarcane for ethanol could reduce global CO2 emissions by up to 5.6%

CICERO team finds global temperature will respond slowly to emissions cuts

DfT Publishes Ricardo Report on Technology Options for Reducing CO2 Emissions from Heavy Goods Vehicles; Focus on Vehicles, Powertrains and Fuels

China’s 2005 Carbon Emissions Almost Twice As Much As 2002 Emissions

Audi TT to offer record low sports car CO2 emissions

Improving Life Cycle Assessment of US Grid Electricity

Europe’s Present Is Our Future In Australia

International automotive researchers emphasize the importance of continued development of the internal combustion engine

CO2 race prompts new car rush

Greener car numbers double in the UK

Opel to debut new engine with sub-100g/km CO2 emissions

New Peugeot 208 to boast stop-start technology

Another Racetrack Bans EVs Over Safety Concerns

Audi to introduce new engine for A1

The European electric vehicle market continues to grow

Study find biofuels policy doubles CO2 emissions

IAC urges automakers towards Auto LPG for lower emissions and costs – ET Auto

Hyundai to cut emissions with new SUV

myenergi set to host EV drivers en route to COP26

myenergi set to host EV drivers en route to COP26

Seventh heaven in the battle against car emissions

Skoda introduces Octavia Greenline

Hyundai-Kia takes hybrid programme forward

Volvo call on Mayor to redress the Congestion Charge balance

BMW focuses on efficient dynamics

Common rail diesel to expand SEAT appeal

China is on track to reach its clean energy targets this month… six years ahead of schedule

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