Europe
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Last week, the German Federal Council adopted a bipartisan measure that would ban the sale of new vehicles with internal-combustion engines in the country after 2030. While its actions only apply within Germany, language in the measure asks the European Union to ensure that sales of such cars are also banned within the EU after that year at the latest. Legal approval for road vehicles is now managed by the EU in Brussels, rather than by member states individually, so the resolution has no practical effect on German cars. DON'T MISS: Netherlands joins Norway in plans to end new gas, diesel car...
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European Millennials will flock to electric cars (if survey results hold true)A Nissan survey finds that European Millennials are enthusiastic about electric cars.
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VW e-Crafter, Mercedes Urban e-truck concept: electric vans for Europe
The Volkswagen e-Crafter and Mercedes-Benz Urban e-truck concept debuted at the IAA Commercial Vehicles show in Hannover, Germany.
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Every diesel brand in Europe emits more than VW, says new report
A new study indicates the majority of European-market diesel cars exceed emissions limits in real-world driving.
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European electric and plug-in hybrid sales for Jan-Jul 2016
The Renault Zoe was the best-selling electric car in Europe at the end of July.
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Renault delivered its 100,000th electric car on Friday, in Norway
A white Renault Zoe delivered in Norway is the French automaker's 100,000th electric car.
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A new study claims real-world fuel consumption of European-market cars does not line up with official ratings.
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Cleaning up diesel too costly for mass market, Renault says, as real-world testing looms
Renault believes mass-market diesel cars will slowly disappear from Europe.
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Nissan Leaf electric car on scenic coastal, rural drives in Europe: video
Nissan takes its Leaf electric car on a European tour.
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Samsung Hungarian battery plant to open in 2018, perhaps for BMW electric cars?
Samsung SDI plans to open a battery plant in Hungary.
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2017 Opel Ampera-e (nee Bolt EV) to debut at Paris Motor Show
The 2017 Opel Ampera-e debuts at the 2016 Paris Motor Show this fall.
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What can we learn from electric-car owners in Norway (more than 100K of them)?
A survey of Norwegian drivers offers insights into electric-car use.
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The Renault Zoe was the best-selling electric car in Europe through June, while the Mitsubishi Outlander was the best-selling plug-in hybrid.
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EU proposes deep cuts to vehicle emissions, ignores ships, airplanes
Proposed new emissions rules have drawn criticism from auto-industry lobby and environmental groups.
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U.K. businesses slowly moving away from diesel cars: survey
U.K. businesses are leasing fewer diesel cars, a new survey finds.
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EU, consumer groups pressure VW for diesel cheat compensation in Europe
The EU government is working with national consumer groups to get compensation for Volkswagen diesel owners.
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Nissan Leaf 48-kWh prototype built to compete in Spanish race series (video)
Nissan employees built a 48-kWh Leaf prototype in their spare time.
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Europe plans far tighter emission caps for cars, vans after 2021: report
The Europe Union may soon enact stricter emissions standards for cars and vans.
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The Nissan Leaf continued to lead European electric-car sales through May.
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Peugeot admits real-world gas mileage is far lower than ratings
PSA Peugeot Citroën admits that the real-world fuel economy of its cars is lower than official ratings.
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Paris weekday ban on pre-1997 cars takes effect, historic cars excepted
Paris begins its ban on older cars this week.
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European electric and plug-in hybrid sales for Jan to April
The Nissan Leaf and Renault Zoe continue to battle for the lead in European electric-car sales.
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Europe's carbon goals could make cars unaffordable: Ford exec
Ford's European boss believes stricter emissions standards will make cars too expensive.
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Volvo CEO says hybrids will supplant diesels, even in Europe
Volvo CEO Hakan Samuelsson believes hybrids will eventually end diesel's dominance in Europe.
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