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Euro Parliament Environment Committee approves 147 g CO2/km target for light commercial vehicles by 2020; caps van speed

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Members of the European Parliament’s Environment, Public Health and Food Safety Committee approved a draft law setting out rules for achieving a 147 g CO 2 /km (235 g/mile) target for new light commercial vehicles by 2020, down from 203 g/km (325 g/mile) today—i.e., The vote was 53 to 4 with 1 abstention. Earlier post.).

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Toyota introduces second-generation Mirai fuel cell electric vehicle as design and technology flagship

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The RWD layout also allowed for increased hydrogen storage to boost EPA-estimated range to 402 miles (Mirai XLE grade), a 30% increase over the first-generation Mirai. The inlet design and sound-absorbing material in the air cleaner prevent air column resonance. The resulting air released from the system is cleaner than the intake air.

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Opel introducing new CNG Zafira Tourer with 329-mile natural gas range, lower fuel consumption

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The new natural gas Zafira Tourer will offer a range of up to 530 km (329 miles). Like the previous model, the Zafira Tourer features Opel’s monovalentPlus system and has a 14-liter gasoline reserve, giving it an extra 150 km (93 miles) of range. This reduces harmful emissions, leading in turn to cleaner exhaust gases.

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BYD to supply 50 e6 BEVs to greentomatocars for minicabs in London

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Every year the fleet is getting cleaner, making our city an even more attractive place to live, work and visit. The company expects that the 50 electric BYD e6 will be available for its customers to use from the second quarter of 2013. The batteries can be fully charged and discharged for more than 4,000 cycles, according to BYD.

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Aviat, Aviation Foundation unveil concept CNG-fueled single-engine aircraft

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The proof-of-concept Aviat Husky CNG, which flew more than 1,000 miles from Aviat’s headquarters in Afton, Wy., The 200 hp Lycoming four-cylinder engine power the aircraft with a cruise speed of 143 mph. The advantages, Herrick noted, include fuel cost savings, cleaner burning fuel and no lead emissions. pilot and 70 lbs.

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Enova Systems delivers electric drive systems to Optare Plc for electric buses

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The Solo EV has been designed to perform exactly like a standard diesel powered bus, except that it is smoother, quieter and cleaner. It is completely traffic compatible, with good acceleration and hill climbing capabilities and a top speed of up to 90 km/h (56 mph).

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London Bus Operator Deploying Smith Electric Vans as Support Vehicles

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We are committed to a cleaner, safer environment and to reducing our carbon footprint. Its lithium-ion batteries deliver top speed of 50 mph (80 km/h), a range of up to 100 miles (161 km) on a single charge and can be recharged from flat to full in 6-8 hours. The electric vans are simply another step towards this goal.

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