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European auto industry proposes further 20% cut in passenger car CO2 by 2030 from 2021; conditional on EV uptake and infrastructure; no ZEV mandate

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It’s also in line with what is expected of other industry sectors, as well as the EU Climate and Energy Framework and the global Paris agreement. In our opinion, this conditionality principle links Europe’s long-term climate objectives to the reality of the market. This is a steep reduction.

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Tesla celebrates over 60,000-strong Model Y fleet in Norway

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The electric vehicle maker was quite cheeky in its post, stating that electric vehicle critics have argued that EVs don’t work in colder climates. “We were told EVs don’t work in colder climates. The post was accompanied by a graphic stating that Tesla’s Model Y fleet in Norway has passed 60,000 units.

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Maruti Dzire petrol, CNG mileage: More fuel efficiency than previous generation

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By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 06 Nov 2024, 09:39 AM Maruti Suzuki will officially launch the new generation Dzire sub-compact sedan on November 11. The Dzire will be offered with both petrol and CNG powertrains. litre three-cylinder naturally aspirated Z Series petrol engine that also powers the new Maruti Swift hatchback.

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Aston Martin to make petrol cars ‘for as long as allowed’

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Read more Aston Martin has decided to continue manufacturing petrol cars as long as it can after the carmaker delayed the arrival of its first ever electric vehicle. The delay came after Britain last year pushed back its planned ban on the sale of high-polluting petrol and diesel cars from 2030 to 2035.

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Tata Motors urges govt to keep hybrid tax, Toyota lobbies for cut

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Currently, hybrid cars in India that use a petrol engine and an electric motor combined with an electric battery pack are slapped with as high as a 43 per cent tax, while pure petrol cars see a 48 per cent tax. The Japanese automaker has been claiming that hybrid cars reduce carbon emissions compared to petrol ones.

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BMW CEO warns against premature phaseout of combustion engines: “I don’t think that would help the climate or anyone else”

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BMW CEO Oliver Zipse recently shared a warning about the auto sector’s impending retirement of the internal combustion engine. I don’t think that would help the climate or anyone else,” Zipse said. . Zipse’s comments were shared during a closed-door meeting of the CSU parliamentary group in the Bundestag.

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Mahindra XUV 3XO launched at Rs 7.49 lakh, gets new AISIN torque-convertor AT option for petrol trims | Autocar Professional

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Along with a design that’s inspired by Mahindra’s upcoming ‘BE’ family of electric SUVs, the XUV 3XO gets a major update to its features list, and gets a new automatic option for one of the petrol engines as well. Other than the previously confirmed 10.25-inch Meanwhile, AX5L variants and higher are powered by the 131hp, 1.2-litre

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