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New analysis suggests Uber adding significantly to pollution and traffic in European cities

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Evolution of taxi drivers, PHV drivers (England), and Uber drivers (London) compared to taxi and PHV CO 2 emissions (UK). This data strongly correlates with a 23% increase in overall CO 2 emissions for the taxi and PHV sector in the UK in the same period. Cars emit 44% of transport emissions; these are still rising.

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Ford Focus 1.0L EcoBoost model accounts for 23.3% of Focus orders in April in Europe

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The Euro 19 markets are: Austria, Belgium, Britain, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland. liter EcoBoost is class-leading in fuel economy and CO 2 emissions in the C-segment for gasoline-engine vehicles, Ford says.

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Renault to Produce Electric Fluence in Bursa, Turkey

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Concept will be built in Valladolid, Spain. As at Maubeuge, where the Group will produce electric, petrol and diesel Kangoos, this option will limit the entry price of the program and ensure an industrial fast start, while ensuring top-level quality. The vehicle based on Twizy Z.E. Unveiled as Fluence Z.E.

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Petrol and diesel registrations drop dramatically

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Following poor results in August , the new-car markets of France, Italy and Spain were hoping for better fortunes in September. Yet Spain experienced growth in September, putting it back on track to a full-year improvement. Yet Spain experienced growth in September, putting it back on track to a full-year improvement.

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Diesel new vehicle market share in Europe in February dropped to 39.5%; SUVs still driving growth

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This growth can be attributed to key markets such as Germany, Spain and France, as well as five other markets (Croatia, Greece, Hungary, Estonia and Luxembourg), which posted double digit growth. Demand for petrol is continuing to grow as diesel declines—petrol registrations increased by 16% in February. respectively.

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New Ford Mondeo to offer new high-power diesel, 1L EcoBoost, hybrid model, pedestrian detection technology

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The new high-powered TDCi diesel engine follows the downsizing trend we’ve led with our EcoBoost petrol technology. Smaller engines deliver better fuel efficiency and emissions, and we claim the power back with advanced technology. liter diesel engine with anticipated class-leading diesel CO 2 emissions of 94 g/km. Ford’s new 1.5-liter

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Do EU registration figures show a shift in buyer preferences?

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However, Spain achieved its target of one million passenger car registrations in 2024. September saw hybrids, made up of full hybrids (HEVs) and mild hybrids (MHEVs), overtake petrol to lead ACEAs EU monthly figures for the first time. In contrast, petrol registrations declined 20.9% Its figures were up 7.1% in the year.

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