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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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The committee also voted to limit electronically the top speed of vans to 120 km/h (75 mph). To enable automakers to reach the 147g target, innovation should be encouraged by giving “super-credit” weightings to each maker’s cleaner vehicles, the committee said. 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 inlet design and sound-absorbing material in the air cleaner prevent air column resonance. By necessity, the intake air for the fuel cell must be purified; the electret air cleaner element captures ultra-fine particles (PM 2.5 ), and a charcoal filter removes chemical substances.

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Opel Astra with 1.6 CDTI diesel drops fuel consumption as low as 64 mpg US

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An 81 kW/110 hp version of the new turbo diesel is even cleaner and more economical: 3.7 Top speed is 200 km/h (124 mph) and the notchback even reaches 205 km/h (127 mph). seconds, and top speed is 186 km/h (116 mph). liter engine it is replacing. l/100 km (63.6 mpg US) with CO 2 emissions of 97 g/km.

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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 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. It is also a much cleaner burning fuel, reducing smog pollutants by 90% and reducing CO 2 emissions by 30%. 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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