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EEA report: EVs are better for climate and air quality

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Battery electric cars emit less greenhouse gases and air pollutants over their entire life cycle than petrol and diesel cars, according to a European Environment Agency (EEA) report. —“Electric vehicles from life cycle and circular economy perspectives”. In addition, electricity generation also produces emissions.

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Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV review: Plug-in SUV saves money, comes at a cost

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It shares an all-new platform with the purely petrol Outlander version. litre combustion petrol engine allied with twin electric motors, a 20kWh lithium-ion battery pack and all-wheel-drive. For a plug-in hybrid it is, but those prices are some $15,000 more than the equivalent Outlander petrol versions. Is it good value?

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Tata Motors launches REVOTRON family of next-generation gasoline engines

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liter Turbocharged Intercooled Multi-point Fuel Injected (MPFi) Petrol Engine, REVOTRON 1.2T. The engine has been manufactured to be light on weight and low on friction, delivering high performance and fuel economy. Tata Motors launched its REVOTRON Series of next-generation gasoline engines for the passenger vehicle market in India.

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New Volkswagen Polo BlueGT with cylinder deactivation offers gasoline engine fuel economy of up to 52 mpg US

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TSI in the Polo BlueGT is the top engine of the entirely new EA211 series of petrol engines. TSI of the Polo BlueGT, an exhaust camshaft adjuster is added. As such, the Polo BlueGT closes the gap between the Polo 1.2 TSI (77 kW / 103 hp) and the Polo GTI (132 kW / 177 hp). The new car will be on the market in July. Earlier post.)

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Jaguar Land Rover expanding Ingenium powertrain family; new gasoline engine, TRANSCEND transmission

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The new additions will support the company’s long-term commitment to reduce vehicle emissions and improve fuel economy across its range through the introduction of more efficient engines along with alternative powertrains, lighter vehicles and improved vehicle energy conservation. billion) Engine Manufacturing Centre.

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Recent on-road real-world emission testing in India highlights disparity between cycles, gasoline and diesel

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NO x aftertreatment included three-way catalyst (TWC) for the petrol car, and exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) for both diesel cars. Fuel economy was 20 to 25% lower under RDE for all 3 vehicles when compared to type-approval values. For the gasoline car, CO emissions increased by almost 4 times under RDE conditions.

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Hyundai to increase Creta lineup | Autocar Professional

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Considering the 12,000-odd units sold on average per month, expanding the Creta’s line-up is a sure-fire way to create even greater economies of scale, thereby increasing margins by a notable amount. The Hyundai Creta, which recently got a significant nip and tuck , has been a runaway success for the Korean brand.

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