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NIO ET5 electric sedan to launch in the United Kingdom

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The NIO ET5 mid-sized electric sedan will launch in the United Kingdom (UK). The ET5’s largest battery pack is 150 kW with a range of up to 1000 km (621 miles) based on the China Light-Duty Vehicle Test Cycle (CLTC). In comparison, NIO House stores have been launching in the European market recently.

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ICCT analysis finds real-world vehicle fuel consumption gap in Europe at all-time high of 42%

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Since September 2017, a new test procedure, the Worldwide Harmonized Light Vehicles Test Procedure (WLTP), has to be followed for new vehicle types. From laboratory to road international: A comparison of official and real-world fuel consumption and CO 2 values for passenger cars in Europe, the United States, China, and Japan.

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UK Department For Transport Study on Light Goods Vehicle CO2 Concludes that Potential CO2 Reduction from Low-Carbon Technologies Within 5 Years is Quite Low, But Much Larger by 2020

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The UK Department for Transport has published the findings from the Light Goods Vehicle (LGV or van) CO 2 emissions study completed earlier. Light goods vehicles (LGV) are defined as goods vehicles whose gross vehicle weight (GVW) does not exceed 3.5 Light Goods Vehicle – CO 2 Emissions Study (Final Report (AEAT/ENV/R/2849).

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Navigant: US to remain largest national plug-in vehicle market over next 10 years; Tokyo to take metro market lead spot from LA

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Navigant Research forecasts that the United States will remain the largest national market for light-duty plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) during the next 10 years, with LD PEV sales exceeding 514,000 in 2023. of the light-duty vehicle on the road in Tokyo. for the 2014-2023 timeframe. of the city’s fleet.

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Drive Electric Submission Land Transport (Clean Car) Amendment Bill

Drive Electric

Given New Zealand’s reliance on personal light vehicles, accelerating the uptake of e-mobility is an essential part of reducing emissions from transport. The technology is ready and available to make this transition in the light vehicle fleet. The impact of the Clean Vehicle Discount can be seen in light vehicle sales.

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J.D. Power study pegs India as 3rd largest vehicle market by 2020; small car focus

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Light-duty vehicle sales, 2010 vs. 2020. million light vehicles (passenger cars and light-commercial vehicles) were sold in India in 2010, up from just 700,000 light vehicles sold in 2000. billion—is expected to reach 11 million light-vehicle sales by 2020. Source: J.D. Click to enlarge. Power and Associates.

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Road Test: 2024 Nissan Leaf SV Plus EV

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On the Road Light in its feel, nimble and responsive, the Leaf is certainly not a sporty car, but one that easily handles all but the most challenging road conditions. Many CCS chargers have CHAdeMO plugs available and there are adapters as well, but finding public fast-charging will be more of a challenge than with competitive vehicles.

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