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European Parliament proposes 40% cut in new car CO2 by 2030; acceleration of sales of electric and low-emission cars

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Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) approved a proposal which would set a higher target for reducing EU fleet-wide emissions for new cars by 2030 of 40% (compared to the EU Commission’s 30%; year of reference 2021) with an intermediate target of 20% by 2025. Similar targets are set for new vans.

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ACEA: data show EU market for electric cars highly fragmented; need for inclusive measures

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The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) has published new data demonstrating the correlation between the market uptake of electrically-chargeable vehicles (ECVs) and both GDP and customer incentives.

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Musk’s big win in China: Tesla clears data security, full self driving hurdles for locally-made cars – ET Auto

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Tesla’s cars made in China passed key data security and privacy requirement in China, handing Musk a major win who visited Beijing to seek approval to introduce driver-assistance software. This is according to the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers. He held discussions with Premier Li Qiang.

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Potsdam/TUB/BMW report says cap-and-trade instrument for road transport fuels combined with vehicle efficiency metrics is the most promising policy approach to reduce transport GHG

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First, increased market shares of more efficient cars are partially offset by greater demand for road transport. Second, car manufacturers can react to standards through technology and innovation, shifting their automobile portfolio, but also by pushing additional fuel efficient cars into the market (e.g.

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Fraunhofer, KIT study finds CO2 mitigation potential of higher-range PHEVs greater than expected

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For significant ongoing CO 2 eq improvements of PHEVs—and particularly of BEVs—the decarbonization of the electricity system needs to continue, the researchers said. The data are taken from fleet trials and automobile manufacturers as well as websites used by drivers to manage and monitor their own vehicles.

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Uber Green Launches in India: Revolutionizing Sustainable Mobility

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Uber drivers are likely to receive special conditions for purchasing the Tata model, as is customary with agreements between Uber and automobile manufacturers (for Europe, these include Kia and Hyundai, as well as car rental business Hertz). 

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ZAP, Zhejiang Jonway Partner to Target China and Export EV Markets

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US-based electric vehicle provider ZAP and China auto manufacturer Zhejiang Jonway Automobile Co. have entered a commercial agreement to produce electric sport utility vehicles (SUVs), cars and other electric vehicles in China for domestic and global distribution. The Jonway A380. Click to enlarge.

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