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Euro Parliament committee backs revised CO2 standards for cars and vans; zero-emission road mobility by 2035

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The European Parliament Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI) adopted this week, with 46 votes in favor, 40 against and two abstentions, a position on proposed rules to revise the CO 2 emission performance standards for new cars and vans in line with the EU’s increased climate ambition. Background.

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Hybrid LandCruiser confirmed for 2026! Toyota’s large 4WD will finally get a petrol-electric system, but there’s a catch

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Toyota has confirmed its popular large four-wheel drive will pick up a petrol electric system for the first time in its 75-year history. litre twin turbo V6 petrol engine teamed to an electric motor. The Tundra doesn’t have an official Australian fuel use figure because it’s classified as a light truck.

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Restyled VW Scirocco makes debut at Geneva; up to 19% better fuel economy

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The Scirocco offers a choice of six new turbocharged direct-injection gasoline and diesel engines, all of which meet EU6 emissions standards and return between 57.4 liter petrol with 125 PS (123 hp), and a new 2.0-liter mpg US (4.1 The gasoline range consists of a 1.4-liter liter 180 PS (177 hp) unit which replaces the previous 1.4-liter

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It’s a green light for electric vehicles! Aussie CO2 standard tough on Toyota, SUVs and utes

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After years of waiting Australia will have a CO2 emissions standard by January 1 2025 officially encouraging the purchase of electric vehicles if an ambitious Albanese Labor government timetable comes to pass. In the same period, light commercial vehicles (LCVs) would drop 12.4 litres per 100km of unleaded – and drop 12.2

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Ford and Azure Dynamics to Collaborate on Transit Connect Electric for Europe

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It will be rechargeable using standard European 220/240-volt outlets within 6 to 8 hours. Specifically, Ford announced it would launch in Europe: Two zero-emission full battery-electric vehicles: the light commercial Transit Connect Electric in 2011 followed by the Ford Focus Electric in 2012.

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2025 BYD Atto 3 Premium review: Price drop makes Tesla-fighting electric SUV even more appealing

EV Central

And, of course, the Atto 3 now represents solid value against hybrid and petrol SUVs from Toyota, Mazda, Nissan and others. Standard gear includes smart key entry with the ability to use your phone as the key, panoramic sunroof, ambient lighting, faux leather trim, wireless phone charging and heated and power adjustable front seats.

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Electric vehicles vs. petrol/diesel/hybrid

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Here we take a look at how EVs compare to petrol, diesel and hybrid cars. As there are fewer moving parts in an EV compared to a combustion engine, they have lower maintenance costs which can translate to significant savings compared to petrol, diesel and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). Litre Petrol. Litre Petrol.

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