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Tesla had lowest tailpipe CO2 emissions & highest fuel economy in 2021 EPA Auto Trends report finds

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The EPA released its annual Automotive Trends report, and findings reveal that Tesla is leading the way with the lowest tailpipe CO2 emissions and the highest fuel economy of all large manufacturers. Stellantis had the highest new vehicle average CO2 emissions and lowest fuel economy of the large manufacturers, the report noted.

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Peugeot 208 set for EV & Low CO2 Fleet Show premiere

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Peugeot are set to debut its sub-99g/km 208 supermini at March’s EV & Low CO2 Fleet Show. The 208 will launch this June with six sub-99g engines – five of which are diesel – with the cleanest option slashing CO2 emissions to 87g and an average fuel consumption of 76mpg. Organised by Fleet World magazine, [.].

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Electrification gaining momentum in fleet vehicle industry – Charged EVs

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New Emissions Standards for Fleet Vehicles While the transition to electric fleets may have once been just a trend, it is now a necessity. Medium- and heavy-duty trucks, from delivery vans to tractor-trailers, are major fuel consumers and greenhouse gas (GHG) emitters.

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Volvo V40 gains new Drive-E fuel efficient engines

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Volvo has added its new lowest emission engines to its new V40 and V40 Cross Country models; meaning CO2 emissions are now rated as low as 85g/km. Claiming that its new Drive-E powertrains deliver world-class blend of drivability and low CO2 emissions, the Swedish car brand initially released the [.].

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One in four air pollution deaths linked to diesel fumes

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Diesel vehicles have been the darling of the push for better fuel economy in recent years and have duped many people into believing them to be a ‘green choice’ thanks to their tendency to come top of low CO2 lists. But according to a leading environmental health expert at King’s College, London, d[.]. Green credentials'

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Skoda Octavia GreenLine cuts CO2 emissions to new low

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Skoda has added a new low CO2 model of its Octavia hatch model called the Octavia GreenLine, with an official CO2 figure of just 85g/km. litre TDI CR 110PS engine, the new model also boasts official fuel economy figure of 88.3mpg, giving it the highest rating in the Octavia line-u[.]. Powered by a 1.6

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Citroen reveals C4 Cactus

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With a focus on lightweight design and a radical look, the new C-segment car will boast strong fuel economy and low CO2 emissions, expected to be officially rated as delivering up t[.]. Citroen has revealed the production-ready version of its C4 Cactus which is set to arrive on the market this autumn.

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