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A test of six hybrids, two diesels and one petrol model found the partially-electrified cars produced more volatile organic compounds.

A test of six hybrids, two diesels and one petrol model found the partially-electrified cars produced more volatile organic compounds.

Vehicle Emissions Analysis: How Clean Is the U.S. Car Fleet Today? Nick Molden,Ryan Lugo © Motor Trend Staff Vehicle Emissions Analysis 1 MotorTrend in 2012 teamed with the worlds preeminent real-world on-road emissions testing company—U.K.-based Emissions Analytics—and began emissions-testing many vehicles that pass through our revolving test fleet. Our prime motivation was to measure real-world fuel economy, which weve reported in many of our vehicle evaluations as Real...

Hybrid Plug-ins Are Suddenly Carsona-Non-Grata By Air Wardens In Europe Nick Carey and Kate Abnett writing for Reuters asked if you remember when plug-in hybrid cars were the go-to technology for the climate-conscious driver? Turns out, they’re not good for the environment, according to some experts, and they could be phased out by carmakers in the face of tougher European rules. EU policy plans for plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs), which contain an electric battery and a combustion engine, co...

Michelin promises tyres will be made from fully sustainable materials by 2050 (Michelin) Major tyre manufacturer Michelin has revealed how it plans to make its tyres from fully sustainable materials by 2050. The French firm says it currently makes tyres with 28 per cent sustainable materials, but wants to steadily increase this over the next few decades. Each tyre compound is made up of around 200 ingredients, with the main one being natural rubber. Others include synthetic rubber, metal, fibre...

41 people found this useful Measures to encourage car buyers to opt for electric models ahead of the Government’s planned 2030 ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars are expected to be introduced ahead of the cut-off date. Dealers should expect restricted supply of ICE models in the lead up to 2030, with Government intervention likely to include punitive taxation on higher-emitting models. Speaking at the Westminster Energy, Environment & Transport Forum policy conference for low emiss...

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Click the thumbs up > Sales of internal combustion engine (ICE) petrol and diesel cars could be curtailed ahead of the Government’s planned 2030 ban, when it publishes the finer details of its strategy in the spring. Since announcing it would end the sale of new petrol and diesel cars and vans in 2030, with a five-year grace period for some hybrids, the Government has yet to provide clarity on how it will be achieved. Speaking at the Westminster Energy, Environment & Transport Forum policy co...

2020 Kia Cadenza First Test: Upscale Sedan Satisfies a Niche Kelly Lin,Darren Martin © Darren Martin 2020 Kia Cadenza 13 The Kia Cadenza has followed the same narrative since its introduction seven years ago, offering comfort but little in the way of driving excitement. Thanks to a refresh for 2020, the sedan has another chance to capture our hearts. We tested the near-premium sedan recently to find out if its driving dynamics have improved and if it better lives up to its pr...

Date: 17 December 2020   |   Author: Jack Carfrae The political landscape and location of key electric vehicle components could be a sticking point for the governments bold EV plans. The UK governments ambitious plans to phase out sales of new internal combustion-engined cars from 2030 could be hindered by the locations of key raw materials required for electric vehicle production and the ability to secure supply.   A report by the European Commission c...