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Tesla launches its 2nd-cheapest, longest-range Model Y in select European countries

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In comparison, the base Model Y RWD is listed with a WLTP range of 455 km (282 miles), the Model Y Long Range Dual Motor All Wheel Drive (AWD) is listed with a WLTP range of 533 km (331 miles), and the Model Y Performance is listed with a WLTP range of 514 km (319 miles).

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EEA: Fuel efficiency improvements of new cars in Europe slowed in 2016

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In comparison with 2015, the average mass of new cars sold in 2016 in the EU increased slightly to reach 1,388 kg. However, the Netherlands, together with Portugal (105 g CO 2 /km), Denmark and Greece (both 106 g CO 2 /km) remains among the countries having the most fuel-efficient new cars sold.

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Next-generation LNG carrier concept about 8% more energy efficient, with 5% more cargo

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Different CFD codes were applied for the comparison of resistance and self-propulsion performance but different scale effects were also considered. —Nikolaos Kakalis, Manager of DNV GL Research & Development in Greece and responsible for COSSMOS development.

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Researchers find that the global carbon pool in seagrass beds is as much as 19.9B metric tons

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As a comparison, a typical terrestrial forest stores about 30,000 metric tons per square kilometer, most of which is in the form of wood. —Fourqurean et al. The results demonstrate that coastal seagrass beds store up to 83,000 metric tons of carbon per square kilometer, mostly in the soils beneath them.

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EU investing >€3M in research into ultra-efficient aero engines; ULTIMATE project

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A breakthrough reduction in core exhaust component losses can be achieved by technologies that substantially reduce the exit temperature in comparison with a state-of-the-art turbofan. Three technologies that might provide this benefit are: piston engine technology; nutating disc technology; and pulse detonation technology. Bypass flow loss.

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Frost Sullivan Projects That About 80% of European Vehicle Sales Will Be in the 150 g/km CO2 Band by 2015; EVs as a Strategy of Premium Automakers

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The countries covered in this research service are Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden and the United Kingdom. European automakers are striving to comply with EU CO 2 norms (average fleet emissions less than 130 g/km by 2015) to avoid penalties. (As

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JATO Dynamics: European new car registrations buoyed by SUVs during February 2016

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There were only four markets where registrations fell during the month: Greece (-32%), Netherlands (-17%), Portugal (-3%) and Switzerland (-1%). This can largely be explained by strong Italian sales, and double-digit growth in Germany, France and Spain, JATO said. YTD volume grew by 9.8% million units.

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