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DOE: Small SUVs halve lifetime GHG emissions as EVs vs. gas

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A small electric SUV with 300 miles of range produces 52% fewer life-cycle greenhouse gas emissions than a comparable gasoline vehicle, according to the U.S. Comparison of 2024 lifetime greenhouse gas emissions of small SUVs (via U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). This is already happening.

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The ‘One simple trick’ Paris used to reduce air pollution 40% ahead of Olympics

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The city has also made efforts to reduce the size of cars in Paris, tripling parking fees for large SUVs. Ahead of the upcoming 2024 Summer Olympics, the effect has been a major reduction in air pollution. Compared to ten years ago when Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo first took office, the city has seen a 40% reduction in air pollution.

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Rivian tops the most satisfying US auto brands, but it doesn’t count

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California-based EV maker Rivian (RIVN) was the most satisfying US auto brand, according to the 2024 JD Power US Automotive Performance, Execution, and Layout (APEAL) study. Rivian’s “Adventure Vehicles” are designed to tackle on-and-off-road adventures while contributing to a cleaner future. Rivian looks to change that.

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Toyota a winner as CO2 reduction plan introduced to parliament with less pressure on SUVs and utes

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Aussie CO2 standard tough on Toyota, SUVs and utes READ MORE: Get out of the way diesel! To help accelerate the transition, the Government has also announced it will provide $60 million to boost EV charging at Australian auto dealerships, under the Driving the Nation fund. The Patrol off-road 4WD has received NVES concessions.

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Australia introduces its first exhaust rule but makes all the mistakes the US did

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Automakers often bring their dirtiest cars to Australia, and don’t offer better and cleaner electric models in the country. But that proposal was watered down by automaker lobbying (which we’ve seen a lot of recently ), primarily through exceptions added for huge SUVs. As a result, the average new car in Australia consumes 6.9L/100km,

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Audi will phase out gas engines by 2033, reversing past stance of CEO

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Audi, a German company, owned by Volkswagen Auto Group, has sold the e-tron and the Q2L SUV for the powerful Chinese EV market. Duesmann said that “Audi is ready to make its decisive and powerful move into the electric age,” finally accepting the challenge of ditching gas engines for electric ones.

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Why Hybrids are gaining momentum amid EV frenzy | Autocar Professional

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The hybrid vehicles — dual powered by a petrol engine and an electric motor — are gathering strong traction amongst SUV buyers versus all electric battery-operated passenger vehicles. lakh in the case of an EV SUV. Meanwhile, both the companies are exploring a hybrid powertrain too, to be part of their mid-size SUV plan.

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