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JATO: new car average CO2 emissions highest in Europe since 2014; slow EV uptake insufficient to counter fewer diesels and more SUVs

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As expected, the combination of fewer diesel registrations and more SUVs continued to have an impact on emissions. Despite an increase of EV models contributing positively to emission levels, the move away from diesel had a negative impact, one that the market could not offset. BEVs for every diesel car registered.

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New analysis suggests Uber adding significantly to pollution and traffic in European cities

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According to company documents issued for its stock market launch, Uber is looking to increase massively its operations worldwide and is eyeing Europe in particular, identifying Germany, Spain and Italy as priority markets for expansion. The high share of diesels in the PHV fleet can be also found in the traditional taxi market.

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Diesel new vehicle market share in Europe in February dropped to 39.5%; SUVs still driving growth

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The market share of diesel vehicles fell to 39.5% in February, as gasoline car registrations increased by 16%. This growth can be attributed to key markets such as Germany, Spain and France, as well as five other markets (Croatia, Greece, Hungary, Estonia and Luxembourg), which posted double digit growth. respectively.

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Chinese-made cars account for one in five BEV sales in February in Europe | Autocar Professional

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In contrast, petrol cars performed almost as well as they did before the Covid-19 pandemic. This success comes at the expense of diesel cars, with the market share of these vehicles falling from 35% of registrations in February 2019 to just 15% last month.

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Kia EV9 wins Women’s Worldwide Car of the Year 2024 title | Autocar Professional

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Sara Soria, Spain. The Kia EV9 offers a family-friendly interior, and on top of that, a driving experience that feels close to that of gasoline but with no emissions. It was hard to believe this large, comfortable and versatile vehicle did not need a tank of petrol or diesel.”

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Ford planning to cut 18% of production capacity, 13% of workforce in Europe; anticipating more than $1.5B loss in Europe in 2012

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If confirmed, production of the next-generation Mondeo, S-MAX and Galaxy could move to Ford’s assembly plant in Valencia, Spain. liter diesel engine in Dagenham that will power future Ford vehicles from 2016. This includes plans to add a new next-generation, low-CO 2 , 2.0-liter The new Mondeo, available with the award-winning 1.0-litre

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New Ford Mondeo to offer new high-power diesel, 1L EcoBoost, hybrid model, pedestrian detection technology

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Ford Motor Company announced that the all-new Ford Mondeo (which is badged as Fusion in the US) in Europe will offer a new high-power diesel engine in addition to a new 1.0L EcoBoost gasoline engine option and a new hybrid option. The high-powered diesel will be available in early 2015. liter gasoline engine. A revised 2.0-liter

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