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Fleet testing shows UPM renewable diesel from wood biomass performs as well as petroleum diesel

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The first fleet tests of UPM’s BioVerno renewable diesel have shown that the fuel works in cars just as well as any conventional petroleum diesel. The fleet tests, conducted by the VTT Technical Research Center of Finland, were started in May last year and ran until early 2014. Earlier post.). —Juhani Laurikko.

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UPM and VTT begin fleet tests of BioVerno wood-based renewable diesel in Golf 1.6 TDIs

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Finland-based forestry-industry company UPM, VTT and VV-Auto Group will start fleet tests of renewable diesel produced mainly from crude tall oil, which is a residue of chemical pulp production, UPM BioVerno. Fleet tests with UPM BioVerno will start in May, lasting several months. Earlier post.)

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Tesla launches its 2nd-cheapest, longest-range Model Y in select European countries

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As per the EV maker, the vehicle comes with a WLTP range of 600 km (372 miles). The Model 3 Long Range RWD was launched in the UK in April 2023 , but the all-electric sedan was only sold as a fleet vehicle for commercial customers. The vehicle is not offered in countries like the UK and the Netherlands as of writing.

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Honda targets new Guinness World Records title for fuel efficiency with 8,500-mile diesel drive across Europe

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Honda aims to win a new Guinness World Records title for fuel efficiency in an 8,500-mile (13,679 km) drive across all 24 contiguous EU countries in a 1.6 l/100 km) on the European combined cycle, a range of 817 miles on one tank of fuel and CO 2 emissions of 99 g/km. i-DTEC diesel engined Honda Civic Tourer.

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BYD lands contract for 35 electric buses at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport

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These 35 BYD buses will enter service in July of 2014 and will replace an aging fleet of conventionally powered buses. million miles) in revenue service and has been evaluated in many major cities across Europe. The BYD ebus can drive for 250 km (155 miles) even in heavy city traffic after a full, 5 hour, night-time charge.

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BYD lands largest ever electric bus order in Finland; 106 buses for Nobina

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BYD has entered the Finnish market for the first time after securing an order for 106 buses with Nobina, one of Finland’s and Scandinavia’s largest Public Transport Operators (PTOs). The order, the largest ever for eBuses in Finland, includes 64 units for Nobina services in Helsinki and 42 units for Nobina’s operation in Turku.

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CARB Approves THINK City as Type II ZEV

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The THINK City has a range of 100 miles, which meets CARB’s Type II ZEV Tier requirements, and uses an advanced lithium-ion battery developed by Ener1. CARB certification is critical for fleet sales, not just in California, but in the other CARB states as well. THINK will begin delivering vehicles to fleet customers soon.