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SEAT and Grupo Sesé pilot duo trailer; longest, most efficient truck on European roads

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Innovation is at the core of SEAT and these tests are in the same spirit that led us to bring the mega truck to Spain two years ago in partnership with Grupo Sesé. The arrival of the duo trailer is going to lower CO 2 emissions even more, down from 14% to 20% in comparison to a conventional truck.

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Volkswagen’s WeShare electric car-charing expands in Europe, fleet to increase to 8,400 EVs

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In the other major cities in Germany, France, Spain and Italy, WeShare vehicles on offer will include Volkswagen’s e-Golf and e-up! In comparison with the sector as a whole, this figure is very high and shows that WeShare is highly relevant for people’s urban mobility, commented Reth. WeShare e-Golf at Berlin’s Brandenburger Gate.

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Air pollutant emission 2010 limits exceeded in twelve EU Member States; road transport NOx a main factor

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For the first time, preliminary data recently reported to the EEA by Member States allow a comparison with the legally binding emission limits for 2010 set in the EU NEC Directive. Spain was the only Member State to have exceeded three of its four emission ceilings under the NECD; followed by Germany with two exceedances.

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Michelin 2048 goals: tires made with 80% sustainable material and 100% tire recycling

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For a sustainable future, Michelin is investing in high technology recycling technologies to be able to increase this content to 80 percent sustainable materials. million in financing as part of the Investing in the Future program. Lehigh Spain, a joint venture with Hera Holding, is based in Barcelona. recycling rate.

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Studies find global COVID-19 lockdowns have significantly reduced PM2.5 and NO2 pollution, but ozone up

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For comparison, columns over the same time periods are shown for 2019. The improvements in air quality will likely be temporary, but the findings give scientists a glimpse into what air quality could be like in the future as emissions regulations become more stringent, according to the researchers.

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Ford poll finds Europeans want freedom of car ownership, but worry about traffic, cost of driving, environment

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Ford commissioned the survey, conducted by the consultancy The Futures Company, to better understand the opinions and attitudes of Europeans across a range of mobility issues—from car sharing to green driving to the future of the internal combustion engine. Future mobility solutions. Earlier post.).

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Renault Group sells 2.23 million vehicles in 2023, India now 13th in Top 15 markets | Autocar Professional

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One of Renault’s highlights in 2023 was the reveal of its ‘ International Game Plan 2027, which , with 8 new models between 2023 and 2027, will ensure the brand’s future growth in the markets beyond Europe. It’s the same with the Spain + Canary Islands combination and Brazil, which have traded places in the past two years.

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