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JATO: new car average CO2 emissions highest in Europe since 2014; slow EV uptake insufficient to counter fewer diesels and more SUVs

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As expected, the combination of fewer diesel registrations and more SUVs continued to have an impact on emissions. This was in part caused by marked changes in attitude and regulations around the use of diesel fuels which has had the unintended consequence of pushing people to drive higher-CO 2 -emitting gasoline vehicles.

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From Maruti Suzuki WagonR to Kia E9: Top EVs To Hit the Indian Roads In 2024

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Among them, Maruti Suzuki is making its debut in the electric vehicle market with the eVX, an SUV that highlights the company’s dedication to green mobility. Maruti Suzuki eVX Indian automobile enthusiasts were eagerly waiting to see an EV from Maruti Suzuki on Indian roads. The overall length is 4.3

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M&M eyes top position in the subcompact SUV segment in the next 3 years with the launch of XUV 3XO | Autocar Professional

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lakhs, Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) said that its new product portfolio will help it achieve a top spot in the subcompact SUV segment. M&M was the largest SUV maker in FY24, surpassing market leader Maruti Suzuki with 4,59,000 unit sales. Launched at a starting price of Rs 7.49 We target to be either no.1

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Diesel car registrations in Europe in 2017 down 7.9%; SUV sales up 19.5%; AFVs up 46% but share still low

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Gasoline car registrations benefited from the decline of diesel, growing by 10.9% (+760,000 units) to a 50% market share; SUVs led growth with a record 4.56 The vast majority of market growth in 2017 was driven by SUVs, which posted a record 4.56 Comparatively, SUV registrations in 2016 were just 3.81 higher than in 2016.

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New passenger car registrations down 7.3% in Germany in January, but BEVs up 61.2% to account for 3% of all new reg

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Despite a decrease of -17.2%, more than half (51.5%) of all new cars were gasoline engined. Suzuki (-56.0%), Subaru (-53.9%), Dacia (-42.3%) and Mazda (-36.9%) recorded the largest losses, with most new registrations not being recorded despite a loss of -2.5% Combined with BEVs, the share of plug-in electric drive vehicles was 6.5%.

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JATO: electrified vehicles 13% of new car reg in Europe in January 2020; electrified vehicles only growth-driver

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They posted a record in volume and market share due to increasing incentives for consumers, greater awareness about the benefits of electrified vehicles, and the growing concern about diesel and gasoline cars, JATO said. Across Europe consumers bought 452,900 SUVs, down by only 1%, which allowed them to gain 2.6 of total registrations.

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Hybrid hype: types, tech, and the road ahead

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A hybrid vehicle is powered by at least one electric motor and a gasoline engine, and its system recovers energy through regenerative braking. In India, around 23 hybrid cars are available, ranging from the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga to the Lamborghini Revuelto. As a result, less fuel is burnt, and the fuel economy improves.

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