In the first quarter of 2017, demand for alternative fuel vehicles (AFV) in the EU grew significantly (+37.6%) to 212,945 units, following a moderate increase at the end of 2016. Total ECV registrations rose from 36,322 units in Q1 2016 to 47,196 units in Q1 2017, ACEA reports. ACEA is the European Automobile Manufacturers Association.
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Volvo goes toward electrified future
Volvo will only offer electrified powertrains in models that it launches starting in 2019, a move that signals its intention to phase out the internal combustion engine from its lineup. Volvo added that its full-electric lineup will grow from nothing now to five cars that will arrive between 2019 and 2021. “This announcement marks
DAF introduces the CF and XF Truck models
DAF has introduced a new generation CF and XF trucks, which set a new standard in transport efficiency and driver comfort. Engine innovations, new drivelines and aerodynamic optimizations result in up to 7% lower fuel consumption. Connect fits seamlessly into the DAF Transport Efficiency philosophy is a major objective. One clearly designed online portal
What is the ECOCHAMPS project?
ECOCHAMPS means European COmpetitiveness in Commercial Hybrid and AutoMotive Powertrain Sproject, which now is working to develop new technologies exclusively for hybrid electric passenger and commercial vehicles that provide improved performance and comfort, lead to fewer CO2 emissions and reduce the price of hybrid vehicles. The project consortium includes vehicle manufacturers such as DAF,
Volvo Cars reports global growth by 12.2% in May
Volvo Cars reported double-digit global retail sales growth of 12.2% in May compared to the same month last year, on the back of solid performance in all its three main sales regions. Total sales for the month amounted to 47,247 cars, compared to 42,107 cars the year before. Growth for the first five months
Passenger Car registrations in the UE fall by -6.6% in April
In April 2017, the number of passenger cars registered in the EU declined (-6.6%) to 1,191,034 units, mainly the result of Easter falling in April this year, ACEA reports. ACEA is the European Automobile Manufacturers Association. Most of the major markets saw demand fall in April, with the UK posting a double-digit drop (-19.8%),
B CAR AUTO PARTS present at Automechanika Dubai 2017
Automechanika Dubai 2017, the largest automotive aftermarket in the Middle East, kicked off today – marking the start of a three-day pitch by global and local companies to the region’s auto parts and services market, which is expected to grow 4.9% to a value of $14.8bn by 2021. Spanning 69,000m2 of exhibition space, the
Volvo tests a new hybrid truck vehicle for long haul
With the Volvo Concept Truck, Volvo Trucks has developed its first hybrid vehicle designed for long-haul applications. In combination with the vehicle’s other improvements, the total reduction in fuel consumption and CO2 is around 30 percent. The Volvo Concept Truck is the result of the Swedish part of a bilateral research project involving both
BCAR attended to Motortec Automechanika Madrid 2017
B CAR has positively assessed its participation in the latest edition. B CAR used this opportunity to develop the most complete catalogue at Motortec Automechanika Madrid 2017. The Spain’s Leading International Trade Fair for the Automotive Industry Targeting Professional Visitors from the Iberian Peninsula, Latin America and North Africa. This year in Madrid, around
Renault acquires company PVI: specialist in electrification of Light Commercial Vehicles
With the acquisition of PVI, which specializes in the conversion of commercial vehicles to natural gas or electricity, Renault will be able to step up the implementation of new technologies, especially in the field of electric Light Commercial Vehicles conversions. The assets of PVI, which boast recognized expertise in the design and conversion of
