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T&E study: EVs can be cheaper for Uber drivers to run than latest diesels in many European capitals

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If Uber wants to lead the change and be part of the solution for our cities, then the company should commit to 100% electric rides by 2025 in key European capitals. In Portugal, the number of drivers also tripled in 2019 to reach almost 20,000 professional drivers. —Yoann Le Petit, new mobility expert with T&E.

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European countries struggle to meet emission limits due to emissions from agriculture and transport

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Eleven EU Member States breached air pollution ceilings in 2015 mostly due to high emissions from agricultural and transport sources, according to new data and a briefing released by the European Environment Agency (EEA). The briefing includes information on countries’ 2015 emissions and national ceilings for different pollutants.

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Reports highlight ongoing advances in vehicle technology, consumer demand for fuel efficiency in US and Europe

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In part, this increasing mileage reflected the growing popularity of four-cylinder vehicles. In part, this increasing gas mileage reflects the decision of automakers to improve the fuel economy of ‘new series’ vehicles—those with significant design changes. l/100 km) fell from 70 to 44%. l/100 km) fell from 15 to 3.

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