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VW Premieres New Polo GTI; Textbook Downsizing Results in 25% Reduction in Fuel Consumption from Predecessor

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At the same time, it is VW’s most fuel-efficient and lowest emitting GTI. Combined fuel consumption is 5.9 L/100km (40 mpg US)—equivalent to CO 2 emissions of 139 g/km. The new GTI reduces fuel consumption by 25%. The predecessor of the new Polo GTI first switched over to turbo technology in 2006.

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Daimler launches sale of New Fuso Canter Eco Hybrid Truck

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Although the new Canter Eco Hybrid is based on the model launched in 2006, its second generation has been completely revised. The hybrid truck delivers best-in-class (2-ton class) fuel efficiency of 12.8 L/100km), with all models over-fulfilling the 2015 Fuel Efficiency Standard. km/liter (30 mpg US, 7.8

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UK DfT Report Finds That While a Majority of the Public Still Thinks Individuals Should Limit Car Use to Benefit Environment, Support for Measures Drops

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Attitudes towards measures to reduce car emissions. The report for the Department for Transport is based on a survey module included in the Office for National Statistics’ Opinions (Omnibus) survey which has been carried out each August since 2006. Tags: Emissions Europe Policy. Source: DfT. Click to enlarge.

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Mercedes-Benz hybrid bus to make world debut

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The UITP Congress in Vienna will mark the world debut of the Mercedes Benz Citaro FuelCELL Hybrid Bus - the first of the new generation of fuel cell models from Daimler buses. Compared with previous fuel cell buses it will consume much less hydrogen thanks to a hybrid drive with a sophisticated control unit.