Green Cars News

MAY 18, 2009

Ricardo has stamped its place as one of the leading technological names in terms of fuel economy after providing expert advice to the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration with regards to the 2009 CAFE rulemaking which will come into effect in 2011.

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APRIL 20, 2012

Many motorists have complained over the years that the real world economy of their cars don’t even come close to the official economy figures marketed with the car. In April 2011, following thousands of [.].

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Green Cars News

JULY 26, 2009

Here is an outline of its plans through to the 2012 model year: Introduction of electric and hybrid vehicles: Ford hopes to introduce an electric Transit Connect Commercial Van in 2010; along with an electric Focus in 2011 and the next generation of full hybrid models by 2012.

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Green Cars News

NOVEMBER 18, 2010

The global stage of the Los Angeles Auto Show was the perfect setting for the fifth generation Hyundai Elantra model to make its debut – with a host of fuel economy improvements. The vehicle is powered by a new 1.8litre Nu four-cylinder engine with 148hp and 131lb-ft of torque, replacing the outgoing 2.0litre Beta engine. [.].

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Green Cars News

NOVEMBER 12, 2010

The fuel economy figures for the upcoming Chevrolet Cruze Eco have been revealed. The non-hybrid 2011 model will achieve an estimated 42mpg on the highway with city fuel economy of 28mpg.

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Green Cars News

APRIL 4, 2011

The new BMW Concept M5, which will make its public debut at Auto Shanghai 2011, manages to reduce fuel consumption by at least 25 per cent. The vehicle features a new V8 with M twin turbo technology and boasts a significantly increased output level.

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Green Cars News

SEPTEMBER 27, 2010

Both the Highlander and Highlander Hybrid vehicles have received a significant revision ahead of a 2011 re-launch. The crossover sport utility vehicle will feature a new, more powerful 3.5litre V6, which replaces the 3.3litre V6, but will also improve fuel economy.

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Green Cars News

JUNE 3, 2010

The 2011 Chevrolet Cruze will be priced from $16,995. According to GM it offers more interior room, better fuel economy in the Eco model (with up to 40mpg) and more [.]. Now we can reveal how much the vehicle will cost when it goes on sale in the US in September.

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Green Cars News

AUGUST 3, 2010

That’s certainly the case with Ford’s new 6.7litre power stroke V8 turbocharged diesel engine for the 2011 Ford F-Series Super Duty pick-up. The vehicle produces 800lb-ft of torque, an increase of 65-lb ft, and yet also boosts fuel economy [.].

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Green Cars News

JUNE 16, 2010

Fuel consumption and performance details have now been released for the 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid from the Ford Motor Company in the US. The vehicle will officially be the most fuel efficient luxury saloon car in the US thanks a certified 41mpg rating in city driving and 36mpg on the highway.

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Green Cars News

FEBRUARY 10, 2010

The Chicago Auto Show will mark the first application of Ford’s global 2.0litre EcoBoost I-4 engine as part of the refreshed 2011 Ford Edge line-up. Thanks to the use of the EcoBoost system, fuel economy for the new Ford Edge is 30 per cent better than it was when the vehicle was launched in 2006.

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Green Cars News

MARCH 12, 2012

For the seventh successive year, car manufacturers showed they are winning the battle against emissions – by decreasing carbon dioxide emissions and increasing fuel economy.

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Green Cars News

DECEMBER 2, 2009

This time it was the turn of the North American 2011 Ford Fiesta, which will be available in both four-door and five-door body styles and comes with a choice of 15 class-exclusive technologies and projected fuel economy of 40mpg.

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Green Cars News

APRIL 17, 2011

As it examines low cost ways of improving fuel economy, General Motors (GM) is exploring the use of an ultracapacitor based Active Energy Recovery Buffer. At the SAE World Congress 2011, it presented the results of a simulation study showing a 1.3

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Green Cars News

MAY 7, 2009

Currently Saturn sells two hybrid vehicles - the VUE and Aura with GM hybrid system - and was also scheduled to offer a two-mode hybrid Vue with a Vue plug-in two-mode hybrid version scheduled for 2011 to be used in a test fleet with the US Department of Energy.

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Green Cars News

NOVEMBER 3, 2011

The Volkswagen Golf Bluemotion has been named the Green Vehicle of the Year at the 2011 ACFO awards. The Golf, a four-time ACFO Car of the Year winner was this year recognised for the excellent fuel economy of up to 74.3 mpg on a combined cycle, allowing its Bluemotion model to claim the green accolade. [.].

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Green Cars News

MAY 25, 2009

It is also studying producing vehicles in China where it hopes to start selling the cars by the beginning of 2011. However, the total of $25billion is part of the US government’s programme to support advances in fuel economy and to establish manufacturing facilities in the USA to produce green cars.

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APRIL 22, 2016

It is doubtful that we could produce enough biofuel to completely replace fossil fuels for all of our ground, sea and air transportation. [ In the USA rapidly rising Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) Standards [ 28 ] for vehicle model years through 2025 may stimulate more production of PHEVLERs and BEVs. [

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DECEMBER 3, 2009

The all-new 2011 version of the Hyundai Sonata was unveiled at the Los Angeles Auto Show this week, marking the North American debut of the latest version of the vehicle. The new Sonata will include a four-cylinder engine line-up with a naturally aspirated version of the new Theta II GDI 2.4

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Green Cars News

AUGUST 17, 2009

The two motoring companies have joined forces with the intention of introducing the mid-size Kizashi saloon car to the North American market in 2011. The vehicle will use small but high capacity lithium-ion batteries and should get 20 per cent better mileage than comparable petrol powered cars.

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Green Cars News

NOVEMBER 4, 2009

Rapid downsizing, improved fuel economy and simplification of the company’s engine line-up – they are the key elements of Chrysler’s new powertrain strategy. Tags: Chrysler Green cars Latest news Chrysler diesels Chrysler Fiat Chrysler petrol engines Chrysler Powertrains Dodge RAM 1500 Fiat Fiat MultiJet.

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AUGUST 25, 2009

Indeed this year there will be plenty of exciting performance and luxury cars making their debut including the Bugatti Bordeaux, the Rolls-Royce Ghost and the Bentley Mulsanne. However, the event will also have a distinctly green theme. Meanwhile, the experimental Hybrid 4 version of the Peugeot RCZ has CO2 emissions of just 95g/km.

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Green Cars News

AUGUST 22, 2011

The new Kia Rio will have emissions as low as 85g/km, making it one of the cleanest models in the B-Segment, when it goes on sale from September 1, 2011. Kia says its new EcoDynamics model will beat [.]. The fourth generation model will benefit from a complete makeover, both in terms of style and eco-credentials.

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AUGUST 2, 2011

Tuesday 2 August 2011. The Green Piece Column. Most of us will have read various tips on how to drive in a more economical manner in a bid to reduce emissions and save fuel. From avoiding harsh acceleration and braking, to driving at 56mph where legally possible, there are a host of ways to bring [.].

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Green Cars News

APRIL 30, 2009

Reforms to VED have been confirmed as anticipated and the new 13-band system will come into effect from 1st May 2009. This is intended to provide a greater incentive for drivers to choose a lower-carbon car within the class of vehicle they prefer. Company Car Tax. 16. * +3% for diesel cars. Greening the Grid.

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Green Cars News

SEPTEMBER 22, 2009

At Ford we have recently announced an electric Ford Focus will be available in the USA during 2011 and if all goes well I wouldn’t be surprised to see a similar announcement for Europe but we aren’t sure yet. Q: Can you tell us more about the new EcoMode system? Tags: Ford Interviews Latest news Frankfurt Motor Show.

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Green Cars News

APRIL 16, 2009

The company hopes that the new Pentastar V-6 will contribute a 2mpg fuel economy increase, inching the company closer to its 2015 target. The 3.6litre engine is part of a new family of V-6 engines from the company that are built on a single architecture.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Our PRIUS+ Project Photos PHEV Resources Global Warming Take Action News and Events Contact Us How Carmakers are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity If you ask, "have major auto-makers come around on PHEVs?", Shifted earlier focus to all-electric Focus in 2011 with Magna. todays answer is "Yes -- but not yet."

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JULY 17, 2015

Frank has spent more than 30 years in breakthrough vehicle development, during which he received two world records for vehicle fuel economy, designed nine generations of PHEVs, and was a four-time winner of US DOE Advanced Vehicle Design competitions. The good news is that the 2016 Volt will come out with 50 miles (85 km) AER.)

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APRIL 16, 2009

"On some products, the costs, particularly in advanced technologies, are high," he said in a lengthy interview with Automotive News (free subscription required). If no one wants your car (because people think it sucks), then no one will buy it, regardless of how good the fuel economy may or may not be.

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