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Citroën ë-Berlingo Van now available to order

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The electric version of the Berlingo, the second biggest seller in its segment in Europe, offers a driving range of up to 275 km (WLTP) from its 50 kWh battery and a volume of up to 4.4m³. The professionals targeted tend to be small and medium-sized fleets. There are tax incentives in most European countries.

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BMW CEO urging tax subsidies for electric vehicles in Germany to bolster sales

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BMW CEO Norbert Reithofer is calling for tax subsidies in Germany to help meet the federal government’s target of having 1 million electric cars on the road in eight years. Because of the high purchase prices for electric cars, there is a need for incentives. for example, the tax law.”.In

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JATO warns of widening disparity between WLTP correlated NEDC values and existing NEDC data

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This could result in significant financial penalties for automotive manufacturers in EU member states where CO 2 drives taxes. This comes at a time when the carbon footprint of Europe is likely to further increase.

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EEA: Fuel efficiency improvements of new cars in Europe slowed in 2016

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Changes to the level of subsidies and tax incentives available for new vehicle owners changed in 2016 in both countries, directly contributing to lower shares. For example, in the Netherlands, sales fell from 10% of national car sales in 2015 to 6%. The average diesel vehicle sold was 302 kg heavier than the average gasoline vehicle.

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ICCT study finds increasing gap between rated and actual passenger car fuel consumption in Europe

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The divergence of real-world CO 2 emissions vs. manufacturers’ type-approval (100%) in Europe from various on-road data sources. For tax authorities, the gap between type-approval and real-world CO 2 values translates into a gap between actual and potential revenues from vehicle taxes. Source: ICCT. Click to enlarge.

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Exploring the adoption of EVs in the US, Europe and China; charging scenarios and infrastructure

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Bradley & Associates, commissioned by the Regulatory Assistance Project (RAP) and the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT), examines key drivers of EV adoption in the US, Europe and China, with an emphasis on vehicle charging scenarios and infrastructure. sales but well below the run-rate needed to reach the 2015 target.

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Study concludes significant additional transport policy interventions will be required for Europe to meet its GHG reduction goal

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Existing fleet and vehicle withdrawal were estimated using fleet data by vehicle location and age, and vehicle age-dependent retirement curves. They then estimated emissions based on fleet composition. They then posited a range of new policies to demonstrate a range of possible fleet outcomes: R&D only.