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German supermarket chain EDEKA to convert its 700-vehicle fleet to low CO2 by 2025 with IVECO S-WAY LNG trucks

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A 540-litre LNG tank fitted on the left-hand side can hold at least 195 kilograms of liquid bio-LNG, enabling a range of up to 800 kilometers. The remaining 55 trucks ordered are IVECO S-Way LNG tractor units (55 AS440S46TP 1LNG).

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Renault group leader in Europe for low CO2 emissions in 2013

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Renault Group attributed this to the recent rejuvenation of its ranges, notably including five models that return less than 100g of CO 2 /km (Twingo, New Clio, Captur, Mégane and Dacia Sandero). Overall, the New Renault Clio range emits 18.5 g of CO 2 /km less than the model’s previous generation. km to 114.7g/km km (-8.6%).

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Peugeot Tops European Sales of Low CO2 Vehicles in 2008

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Peugeot has some 36 vehicles across its 107, 207 and 308 ranges with CO 2 emissions less than 121 g/km, and 48 (within its Blue Lion standards) with CO 2 emissions less than 131 g/km. The source of the sales data is the AAA (Association Auxilaire de l’Automobile), the official supplier of automotive information to the European Commission.

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UK Technology Strategy Board Awards More Than 12M to 22 Projects to Speed Up Development of Low-Carbon Technology for Vehicles; Includes Gas Turbine Range Extender and Li-S Battery Cells

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Projects to be funded include: Ultra Lightweight Gas Turbine Range Extender for Electric Vehicles. The aim of this project is to develop an ultra-lightweight, gas turbine powered, electric vehicle range extender that will enable vehicle weight savings of 100 kg or more and a modest reduction in CO 2 emissions on the UNECE101 drive cycle.

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Ford drops ECOnetic name from Mondeo range

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Ford has dropped the ECOnetic brand from its Mondeo range. The US carmaker continues to use the low CO2 sub brand on its greenest Fiesta and Focus models but its lowest emitting Mondeo models will not be labelled under the ECOnetic badge. Oddly, the carmaker has however introduced a new powerful and low emitting petrol [.].

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France offers funding to low CO2 projects

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Hydole: Proposed by PSA, Freescale and EDF, this will work on a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle with an all electric range of 31-43miles. Vega/Thop: Led by Valeo and Renault, it aims to improve the range of electric and hybrid vehicles particularly in extreme temperatures.

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Electrification gaining momentum in fleet vehicle industry – Charged EVs

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Some cities are also promoting the use of EVs for urban delivery trucks, which have shorter ranges and less noise and air pollution than diesel trucks. In recent years, vehicle emission standards have also seen significant advancements, with a marked decrease in CO2 emissions and an increase in fuel economy.

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