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London study suggests PHEV vans a practical, accessible solution for cleaner air in European cities

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Three months since the introduction of the Ultra-Low Emissions Zone (ULEZ) in London, results of a year-long trial in the capital suggest that plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) commercial vehicles could present the most practical, readily available option for businesses trying to meet clean-air targets in cities. million (US$5.9-million)

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Range-extended electric Metrocab licensed to carry fare-paying passengers in London

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The range-extended electric Metrocab has become the first zero-emission-capable taxi to be licensed by Transport for London to operate on a trial basis as a London Hackney Carriage. The first few Metrocabs are already in operation on the streets of London. The Metrocab delivers 82 mpg US (2.88 An on-board 3.3

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New Range Rover Evoque offers Land Rover’s first 48V MHEV system

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In London, Land Rover unveiled the New Range Rover Evoque luxury compact SUV. This is where the 48-volt mild-hybrid system is used to reduce CO 2 emissions to as lows as 149g/km and fuel economy from 42 mpg US (5.6l/100km) 100km) (based on NEDC Equivalent test procedure).

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2014 Mazda 3 Launches: Two SkyActiv Engines, High MPG Expected

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Petersburg, and London. Mazda launched its all-new 2014 Mazda 3 compact hatchback today at coordinated events in New York, Melbourne, Istanbul, St.

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Study suggests China urban passenger transport emissions could peak in 2030

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in Greater London, 65% in Hong Kong, and 61% in Tokyo in terms of share of public transport among auto mobility. 100 km (45 mpg US) in 2030 and below 3.4L/100 100 km (69 mpg US) in 2050. The mode share of public transport in most cities in China are less than 40%, and the share for some big cities is even less than 10%.

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Daimler Trucks to Present Battery-electric Fuso Canter E-CELL Concept Truck

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Nearly 1,000 of the Fuso Canter Eco Hybrids are already on the road in Japan, Australia, Hong Kong, Ireland, and in a large-scale testing program in London. liters per 100 kilometers (27 mpg US), currently the lowest fuel consumption of any truck in Japan. The two-ton version of the Canter Hybrid has a fuel efficiency of 8.6

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What does WLTP mean? A Beginner’s Guide to EV Terminology

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This area covers most of Greater London (and will be coming to some other cities too), which was introduced to penalise the heaviest diesel polluters. An ever-growing radius of central London. A catch-all term for any commercial vehicle (vans, pick-up trucks etc.) with a gross weight of no more than 3.5 metric tons (3,500kg).

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