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EEA: average CO2 emissions from new cars and new vans in Europe increased again in 2019

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Several factors affected this emission increase, including an increase in the average mass and only a limited increase of the share of electric vans (BEV sand PHEV) from 0.8% Sales of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) and battery-electric vehicles (BEV) continued to increase to about 3.5%, compared with 2% in 2018. g CO 2 /km.

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EEA: average CO2 emissions from new cars and new vans in Europe increased in 2018

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Compared to cars in similar segment, SUVs are typically heavier and have more powerful engines and larger frontal areas—all features that increase fuel consumption. Sales of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) and battery-electric vehicles (BEV) continued to increase. g CO 2 /km) and Slovakia (169.7 g CO 2 /km).

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Skoda to set up second life battery hubs to power its retailers

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Skoda to set up second life battery hubs to power its retailers. Skoda will use second-hand lithium-ion batteries from its PHEVs and BEV models to power its retailer network. It will install power hubs across all its retailer network which is made from lithium-ion batteries sourced from its old electric vehicles.

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Hyundai Motor to integrate green energy into Charge myHyundai service in Europe

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Green energy suppliers generate zero-emission energy using natural resources such as wind or solar power, which is then converted into electric energy. An independent registry authenticates the green origin of each unit of power produced, measured in MWh, by issuing a GO certificate.

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SEAT introduces the Mii Electric city car in first salvo of electric offensive

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The Mii electric’s motor, linked to a single speed transmission, provides its 61kW (83PS) of power and 212 N·m of torque. SEAT Mii electric production will begin in Bratislava (Slovakia) in Q4 2019, with a market introduction starting from the very end of the year. The five-door car can reach 50 km/h from a standstill in 3.9

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