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

Green Car Congress

Within the EU, it cites examples from France, Germany, Spain, the United Kingdom, and Denmark. Spain has set a goal of 250,000 electric vehicles on the road by 2014. Fleet-wide average fuel economy standards in all regions are driving demand for more efficient vehicle technologies.

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Mercedes-Benz introduces new Vito mid-size van; up to 41.3 mpg US, new front-wheel drive option

Green Car Congress

The engine meets the requirements of the Euro 5b+ emissions standard as they currently stand. It is already ready for the future Euro 6 emissions standard. The bottom two power ratings for this engine likewise meet the requirements of the Euro 5b+ emissions standard as they currently stand.

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Study for European Parliament assesses options for turning CO2 into methanol for use in transport

Green Car Congress

A report prepared by ISIS (Institute of Studies for the Integration of Systems - Italy) together with Tecnalia (Spain) for the European Parliamentary Research Service (EPRS) discusses the technological, environmental and economic barriers for producing methanol from carbon dioxide, as well as the possible uses of methanol in car transport in Europe.

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Review: 2025 Polestar 3 swings for efficient performance

Baua Electric

Those figures are on par with the standard Model Y, but fall behind those of the Tesla’s performance edition, in part because it outweighs that car by about 1,500 pounds, at 5,886 pounds in its portliest configuration. Drivers can toggle their Polestar 3 through drive modes that spare some battery or throw range caution to the wind.

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