Remove Emissions Remove Engine Remove Slovakia
article thumbnail

EEA: average CO2 emissions from new cars and new vans in Europe increased in 2018

Green Car Congress

According to provisional data published by the European Environment Agency (EEA), the average CO 2 emissions from new passenger cars registered in the European Union (EU) in 2018 increased for the second consecutive year, reaching 120.4 For the first time, the average CO 2 emissions from new vans also increased. g CO 2 /km.

2018 259
article thumbnail

Magna begins production of first mild hybrid transverse transmission for BMW Group

Green Car Congress

The contract between Magna and BMW Group also includes production of mild hybrid transmissions for additional models extending CO 2 emissions reductions across multiple platforms, starting with the new BMW 2 Active Tourer. The mild hybrid transmissions are built at Magna’s facilities in Neuenstein, Germany, and Kechnec, Slovakia.

BMW 273
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Trending Sources

article thumbnail

Kia outlines its path to achieving carbon neutrality by 2045; full electrification in major markets by 2040, in Europe by 2035

Green Car Congress

The pillars will guide Kia in its efforts to reduce carbon emissions in all operational facets, from supply, logistics, vehicle production and vehicle use through to disposal of waste. By 2045, Kia plans to reduce 97% of the company’s 2019 level of carbon emissions. Protecting marine ecosystems and offsetting carbon emissions.

Kia 395
article thumbnail

EEA: average CO2 emissions from new cars and new vans in Europe increased again in 2019

Green Car Congress

2 -emissions-from-new-cars-vans-2019">According to provisional data published by the European Environment Agency (EEA), average CO 2 emissions from new passenger cars registered in the European Union (EU), Iceland, Norway and the United Kingdom (UK), increased in 2019, for the third consecutive year. g CO 2 /km in total). g CO 2 /km).

2019 207
article thumbnail

IBM and ZSE team on Central European e-mobility project; “green highway”

Green Car Congress

(ZSE), the largest distributor and supplier of electricity in Slovakia, on a smart energy “feasibility” study that will help prepare the capital city Bratislava for electric vehicles (EVs). An average combustion engine on an everyday commute between Vienna and Bratislava produces about 45 kg of CO 2 per year. —ZSE.

Slovakia 236
article thumbnail

Austrian transport company orders 220 biodiesel-powered trucks from Scania

Green Car Congress

Austrian haulier Nothegger Transport has ordered 220 trucks from Scania with biodiesel engines which meet Euro 6 requirements and are designed for 100-percent biodiesel operation. This major order follows the introduction of Scania’s 13-litre 450 hp engine, which meets Euro 6 standard for biodiesel operation. Earlier post.).

article thumbnail

PSA Group outlines powertrain production strategy: gasoline PHEVs, EVs and next-gen diesel and gasoline engines

Green Car Congress

At the same time, the Group will continue to develop next-generation internal combustion engines, both gasoline and diesel. PSA Group has also decided to fit its plug-in hybrid gasoline vehicles with engines produced at the Française de Mécanique facility in Douvrin, France. Earlier post.) Earlier post.).

Gasoline 150