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Discount bonanza: EV prices could be chopped because of changes to NVES CO2 reduction scheme

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The EV buying bonanza is being predicted because of a change in the way Australias new CO2 reduction rules work. Currently, the New Vehicle Emissions Scheme (NVES) bases an automotive brands combined CO2 emissions on how many vehicles it imports. READ MORE: NVES Strikes! Emissions should be counted when the vehicle is sold, Hobbs said.

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Honda launches new environmental leadership award “Green Dealer” program for Honda and Acura dealers in US

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has established a “Green Dealer” program for its independently-owned Honda and Acura automobile dealers in the United States. Ten dealers have already received the award, 18 more have applied to be in the program, and more than 200 dealers have independently developed initiatives to reduce their environmental impact.

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Danger signs! Latest research shows top ICE brands including Toyota, Ford and Nissan struggling to hit new Aussie CO2 limits

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New research has shown how much trouble some top brands including Ford, Nissan, GWM and even Toyota could find themselves because of Australias new CO2 emissions reduction scheme if they dont transition to electric vehicles quickly enough. billion in 2029. billion in 2029. READ MORE: Which is best for the environment: EV or ICE? Nissan Ariya.

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Volkswagen: CO2 “irregularities” issue largely concluded; no unlawful changes

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These cars can be offered for sale by dealers without any reservations. The deviations found in the figures for only nine model variants amount to a few grams of CO2 on average, corresponding to increased cycle consumption in the NEDC of approximately 0.1 liters per 100 kilometres. per cent of the volume of the Volkswagen brand.

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Opel rejects VRT News report of modified diesel emissions software

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Belgium-based VRT News has charged that Opel dealers have been modifying the software in the Zafira Tourer 1.6 From mid-summer 2016, and in addition to the official fuel consumption and CO2 information, fuel consumption figures recorded under the WLTP (“Worldwide Harmonized Light Duty Vehicles Test Procedure”) cycle will also be published.

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DSD to reveal low cost 48V e-drive architecture concepts at CTI Symposium

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This allows low voltage hybrids to deliver many of the benefits associated with high voltage plug-in hybrids without the dealer and infrastructure investment required to safely handle high voltage systems. Currently, 48V systems are marginal in terms of spend per CO2 saving, so costs must be reduced or additional features provided.

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Chevrolet Extends LPG Portfolio Throughout Europe

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This will include the brand-new Chevrolet Cruze, which will hit the European dealer showrooms in May 2009. At the same time, LPG helps reduce CO2 emissions immediately. Chevrolet’s strategy is to offer LPG versions for its entire product line-up. An LPG version of the Cruze will be launched shortly after the launch.

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