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BMW, Daimler aim to cut emissions 20% this year with new electric models

BMW, Daimler aim to cut emissions 20% this year with new electric models

New electric models will help BMW and Daimler cut emissions from the cars they sell by an average of 20% this year, the German automakers predicted on Tuesday, as they strive to meet tough new European pollution rules.

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U.S. vehicle fleet sets new record for fuel efficiency in 2018: EPA
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U.S. vehicle fleet sets new record for fuel efficiency in 2018: EPA

The U.S. vehicle fleet hit a record for fuel efficiency in 2018 averaging 25.1 miles per gallon in real-world driving as it rose 0.2 mpg, the Environmental Protection Agency said.

BMW expects to cut average emissions in Europe by 20% this year
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BMW expects to cut average emissions in Europe by 20% this year

BMW will continue to grow sales globally while at the same time lowering its European average emissions of carbon dioxide by around 20% this year, Chief Financial Officer Nicolas Peter said on Thursday.

California to stop buying GM, Toyota and Fiat Chrysler vehicles over emissions fight
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California to stop buying GM, Toyota and Fiat Chrysler vehicles over emissions fight

California said on Monday it will halt all purchases of new vehicles for state government fleets from GM, Toyota, Fiat Chrysler and other automakers backing U.S. President Donald Trump in a battle to strip the state of authority to regulate tailpipe emissions.

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US auto showrooms need more electric cars, environmental group says
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US auto showrooms need more electric cars, environmental group says

Environmental group the Sierra Club on Tuesday urged automakers and dealerships to help cut U.S. carbon emissions and fight the climate crisis by making more electric vehicle available in U.S. showrooms.

Truckmaker Volvo to take $778 million emissions hit

Truckmaker Volvo to take $778 million emissions hit

Sweden's Volvo is setting aside 7 billion Swedish crowns ($778 million) to cover costs related to its admission in October that its truck and bus engines could be exceeding limits for nitrogen oxide emissions.

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EU agrees deal to cut greenhouse emissions from cars

The European Union agreed on Monday to a goal of cutting carbon emissions from cars by 37.5 percent in a decade.

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