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EU new-car market suffers worst performance in over two years

Baua Electric

The only exception to this rule was the combined category of full (HEVs) and mild hybrids (MHEVs). The only exception to this rule was the combined category of full (HEVs) and mild hybrids (MHEVs). Battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) contributed heavily to this slump. Recording 643,637 registrations , the EU new-car market shrank by 18.3%

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UPS cargo eBike pilot in Seattle

Green Car Congress

This “plug and play” design will provide greater flexibility to meet varying delivery needs. In an effort to address growing traffic congestion and air quality concerns, UPS and Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan announced the deployment of an innovative downtown delivery pilot project using pedal-assist cargo eBikes and customized, modular trailers.

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EEA: no improvements on average CO2 emissions from new cars registered in 2017 in Europe

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Registrations increased in all EU Member States except Finland, Ireland and the United Kingdom. The countries with the highest proportions of diesel sales included Ireland (65 %) and Portugal (61 %), Italy (56 %). However the share of these categories in the new fleet remains low (1.5 %). g/km last year to 118.5g/km.

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Elektromotive Extends European Recharging Network to Belgium and Luxembourg

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Installations at other LeasePlan locations will follow in 2010, supporting the company’s commitment to increasing the availability of low- and zero-emissions vehicles within its European fleets. Elektromotive has exported Elektrobays to Sweden, Holland, Germany, Ireland, Iceland and Saudi Arabia. The Elektrobay. Click to enlarge.

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Charging piles will become standard in new buildings in the UK

Setec Powerr

From 2022, new homes and buildings, such as supermarkets and workplaces, as well as buildings undergoing major renovations, will be required to install electric power under new legislation announced by Prime Minister Boris Johnson on 22 November Car charging pile. part of the mission.” ” Electric vehicle sales surge. .”

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Drivers in Ireland can save hundreds on cost of home charger

Wallbox

Drivers in Ireland can get a €600 grant today to help cover the cost of installing a home charger. There has been an increase in the purchase of EVs in Ireland so far this year, with 21% of new cars licenced being electric or plug-in hybrid electric vehicles compared with 14% at this time last year. Driving future change.

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Elektromotive heads to Belgium and Luxembourg

Green Cars News

Installations at other LeasePlan locations will follow next year, supporting the company’s commitment to increasing the availability of both low and zero emission vehicles within its European fleet. Elektromotive has also exported its technology to the Netherlands, Iceland, Saudi Arabia, Ireland, Germany and Sweden.