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New Study Outlines Pathway to 76% Reduction in UK Transport Sector CO2 Emissions By 2050; Road Transport Becomes Carbon Neutral

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Summary of CO 2 emissions for BAU and Maximum Impact (MI ) scenarios. The authors note that the 76% reduction falls short of the zero carbon target, due entirely to CO 2 emissions from aviation and shipping. The report outlines measures under each of the four main areas to bring road transport CO 2 emissions down to zero.

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Toyota reduces fuel consumption and emissions across the new Auris range; 13% average reduction in CO2 compared to predecessors; gasoline, diesel and hybrid

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Aerodynamic improvements, weight savings and engine enhancements have reduced fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions across the range. Average emissions for Auris—which is designed for the European market—have fallen steadily over the last years. mpg US) with CO 2 emissions from 125 g/km, a reduction of 0.4

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Fiat introducing new 2-cylinder 0.9L Turbo TwinAir in 2014 MiTo mini

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liter engine is 184 km/h (114 mph) and it accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 11.4 MultiAir Turbo Petrol (with manual gearbox or Alfa TCT automatic transmission); and the 170 HP 1.4 MultiAir Turbo Petrol. CO 2 emissions (g/km), combined cycle. Top speed for the MiTo with the 0.9-liter Click to enlarge. 78 HP 1.4;

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Mercedes-Benz introducing B200 Natural Gas Drive

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kg/100 km—corresponding to CO 2 emissions of 115 g per kilometer. As a result, emissions are around 16% lower than those of the B 200 BlueEFFICIENCY with gasoline engine, which offers equal performance. The B 200 Natural Gas Drive can reach speeds of up to 200 km/h (124 mph), and accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 9.1

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How Safe Are EVs for Fleets?

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As The Guardian reports, “In Norway, which has the world’s highest proportion of electric car sales, there are between four and five times more fires in petrol and diesel cars , according to the directorate for social security and emergency preparedness.” This is referred to as “well-to-wheel emissions.”

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Volkswagen introduces high-end plug-in hybrid C Coupé GTE concept in Shanghai

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The front-wheel drive C Coupé GTE can be powered all-electrically up to a speed of 130 km/h (81 mph); this mode enables driving with zero local emissions and a range of 50 kilometers (31 miles). This figure equates to CO 2 emissions of 55 grams per kilometer. seconds and reaches a top speed of 232 km/h (144 mph).

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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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With a top speed of 210 km/h (130 mph), the car accelerates to 100 km/h in 7.9 TSI in the Polo BlueGT is the top engine of the entirely new EA211 series of petrol engines. In constant speed driving at 50 km/h (31 mph) in third or fourth gear, fuel savings are as much as one liter per 100 km. Earlier post.)

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