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Big declines for BEVs in EU new-car markets

Baua Electric

The new-car markets of France, Italy and Spain saw continued losses in August, with each country posting registration declines. This means that the internal-combustion engine (ICE) market dropped 37.7% The zero-emission technology took a 15.2% However, these were exhausted almost immediately. and diesel by 42.6%.

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Big declines for BEVs in EU new-car markets

Baua Electric

The new-car markets of France, Italy and Spain saw continued losses in August, with each country posting registration declines. This means that the internal-combustion engine (ICE) market dropped 37.7% The zero-emission technology took a 15.2% However, these were exhausted almost immediately. and diesel by 42.6%.

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EEA report suggests road charges for heavy-duty goods vehicles should reflect varied health effects of pollution in different countries

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Exhaust emissions from diesel engines were recently labelled as carcinogenic by the International Agency for Research on Cancer. Zurich in Switzerland, Bucarest in Romania, Milan in Italy, the Ruhr Valley in Germany and Barcelona in Spain had some of the highest health costs compared to other large urban zones.

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EEA Report: Trends in European Transport Are Heading in the Wrong Direction

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Indexed European transport sector greenhouse gas emissions, 1990-2006. Transport continues to contribute disproportionally to Europe’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, poor air quality and noise, and still uses the least efficient modes to move people and goods according to a new report from the European Environmental Agency (EEA).

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Renault 2010 Environment Workshop, Part 1: Combustion Engine Technology and Product Plans

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In terms of powertrain technologies, Renault focused on the introduction of new technologies for internal combustion engines and conventional transmissions, as well as outlining its commitment to electric powertrains. Specific engine-mapping aimed at reducing fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions. New-generation 1.5 dCi engines.

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Bosch overview of global diesel markets; optimistic about US, China

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The European countries with the highest sales of diesel vehicles are Germany, France, Italy, Spain, and the UK. The resulting increase in internal trade and transportation of merchandise will also lead to a significantly more prominent role for diesel, Bosch says.

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Ford now offering dual dry-clutch PowerShift and E85 options for new Focus in Europe

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The PowerShift transmission helps deliver reductions in fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions, while also providing a more responsive and refined driving experience. with PowerShift has cut CO 2 emissions by 19% to 149g/km, and now achieves an average fuel consumption of 6.4 Compared to the 100PS (99 hp, 74 kW) 1.6-liter

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