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APRIL 4, 2012

The New York International Auto Show was the setting for BMW to reveal is X1 (pictured) – the smallest BMW X model to ever go on sale in the USA. Packed with technology, the BMW X1 includes twinpower turbo petrol engines: either the award-winning six-cylinder inline engine that is featured in the BMW X1 xDrive35i [.].

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MARCH 8, 2012

Indian auto giant, Tata revealed a new four-seat range-extended city concept car at the Geneva Motor Show which could boast emissions as low as 22g/km and a range of up to 559 miles. Called Megapixel, the new model combines a lithium ion phosphate battery with an petrol engine to act as a generator, giving the [.].

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JUNE 12, 2010

The fourth generation BMW 5 Series Touring will make its debut with an auto start stop function as a standard feature in the 520d model. Available with a choice of two straight-six petrol engines and a four-cylinder and six-cylinder diesel the vehicle is expected to be among the most popular BMW models yet. The 520d is the [.].

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APRIL 11, 2010

Fuel efficiency is at the heart of the new Volkswagen Touran which was introduced at the Auto Mobil International in Leipzig, Germany. The vehicle, which holds a market share of nearly 50 per cent in its segment and across Europe, will feature a full range of more fuel efficient petrol and diesel engines. Top billing goes to [.].

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NOVEMBER 5, 2011

This year’s Los Angeles Auto Show will mark the introduction of the new Volkswagen CC saloon car, which will boast an array of green technology. The new CC will be powered by petrol and diesel direct injection engines; with all of the diesel models to be equipped with a start/stop system and a battery regeneration [.].

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DECEMBER 27, 2010

Previously its fuel-saving start-stop technology has been limited to hybrid cars and some vehicles in Europe, but now Ford will introduce the devices across its vehicles, including crossovers and SUVS, in North America in 2012.

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2011

A new car company, backed by Russian billionaire, Mikhail Prokhorov, wants to produce an affordable hybrid car which would cost less than US $10,000 (£6,200).

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JUNE 28, 2009

The pressure is on car manufacturers to take new emission targets seriously - and it appears that the message is getting across with reports suggesting a hybrid version of the Land Rover LRX concept has been confirmed for production. The Land-e concept form allows its drivers to run in petrol only, electric only, or hybrid modes.

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JANUARY 12, 2011

The North American International Auto Show marked the first official glimpse of the Honda Civic Si Concept coupe and the Civic Concept saloon car. The ninth generation model is expected to go on sale in the spring with three different powertrains: a petrol, hybrid and natural gas version.

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MAY 12, 2011

What would drive your decision to buy a green car? According to a new survey by Auto Trader, it appears most of us are more money conscious. Would it be the chance to do your bit for the environment? Or is your focus firmly on saving cash? It found that the majority of UK motorists [.].

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JUNE 21, 2009

Describing himself as anti-tax but pro-carbon tax, Tesla Motors founder Elon Musk risked the backlash of US motorists by declaring that petrol should probably cost $10 a gallon. With the US auto industry in disarray, Tesla’s focus on premium green cars has emerged as a bright spark.

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MARCH 19, 2010

Electricity used to fuel cars will eventually be taxed just like fossil fuels currently are-that is the prediction from BMW’s British sales and marketing chief Ian Robertson. Tags: BMW Electric cars Cars duty electric fuel Ian Robertson tax.

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APRIL 3, 2012

On the eve of the New York International Auto Show, Nissan has debuted its so-called Taxi of Tomorrow – the 2014 Nissan NV200 Taxi (pictured). Powered by a 2.0litre four-cylinder petrol powered powertrain, the Nissan NV200 Taxi boasts enhanced emission performance and fuel efficiency.

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OCTOBER 21, 2011

Mitsubishi has announced the development of two new fuel-saving technologies to help its future cars become more efficient. petrol engine is a new version of the company’s variable timing system and the latest version of the company’s Auto Stop & Go (AS&G) idle-stop technology. These technologies are [.].

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FEBRUARY 17, 2011

At its launch at the 2011 Canadian International Auto Show it was revealed that the 2012 Mazda3 will come with the option of Mazda’s new SKYACTIV-G petrol engine and SKYACTIV-Drive automatic transmission.

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APRIL 19, 2011

The increasing importance of the Chinese automotive market has been clearly emphasised at this year’s Shanghai Auto Show, with Audi unveiling the A3 E-Tron plug-in hybrid concept at the event. TFSI four cylinder engine with turbocharging and petrol direct injection, as well as an electric motor [.].

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JULY 27, 2010

Hybrid cars still fetch a premium and few will recoup this extra cost over five years of use, new research from the British Columbia Automobile Association (BCAA) reveals. Tags: Hybrid cars BCAA costs gas equivalent hybrid petrol premium price.

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APRIL 6, 2011

The SKYACTIV fuel saving technologies from Mazda will soon be appearing in the US as they debut at the upcoming New York International Auto Show. SKYACTIV is a suite of technologies that includes efficient internal combustion petrol and diesel engines; as well as manual and automatic transmissions; and an advanced body and chassis.

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JULY 11, 2009

How many times have we read about various green car concepts that come to nothing? However, if you were expecting the Fisker Karma to be another example of a green car that got away, then it seems you got one wrong. The petrol engine then generates enough electricity to run for 250 more miles. It features a 2.4

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JUNE 27, 2009

As part of the event, the company presented the capabilities of its Aerodynamic Test Centre and Aerolab, along with a new 3.0litre petrol unit that combines turbo-charging, direct fuel injection and VALVETRONIC fully variable valve management. Tags: BMW Green cars Latest news efficientdynamics VALVETRONIC engine.

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APRIL 4, 2012

It was the best-selling full-size saloon car in the USA during 2011 with sales in excess of 171,000 units: and now Chevrolet has revealed a brand new version of its Impala (pictured) model. The vehicle, which goes on sale in early 2013, is the model’s 10th generation and will come with three direct-injected petrol engines: [.].

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MAY 10, 2009

Following its worldwide launch at the New York International Auto Show, the new 2010 Range Rover, including the 2010 Range Rover Sport and Discovery 4, will head to the UK as part of the London Motorexpo event. Tags: Green cars Latest news Freelander land rover Land Rover Discovery Range Rover Range Rover Sport.

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JUNE 21, 2009

Cutting your fuel consumption isn’t all about the fuel you put in your tank or the type of car you drive - there are small but important pieces of technology that also play their part, including the air conditioner. The aim of the research is to improve the efficiency of air conditioners by 33 per cent.

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APRIL 20, 2011

Coming with a choice of three engines: a 2.5litre petrol five cylinder, a 2.0litre TDI clean diesel, and a 2.0litre TSI turbocharged petrol engine; the new Beetle will even be offered exclusively with charged [.].

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AUGUST 18, 2009

The Car Allowance Rebate System (CARS for short, or ‘cash for clunkers’ as it is more commonly known) was the US’s answer to the scrappage schemes in Germany and the UK which appeared to have revitalised their respective automotive sectors. At least that was until analysts started to delve a little deeper.

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DECEMBER 3, 2009

Business Minister Ian Lucas had a taste of the future of motoring in the UK when he was one of the first people to get the chance to drive GM’s new electric car this week. The Ampera’s electric battery has a range of 300 miles with the aid of a small petrol engine after the first 40 miles of pure electrical range.

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2009

litre petrol engine with 148bhp in a small hatch should make for a decently swift driving experience. The i-stop element comes into play when the car is at a standstill. Mazda 3 consumer car reviews Mazda 3 lease prices Mazda 3 new and nearly new. Mazda 3 consumer car reviews Mazda 3 lease prices Mazda 3 new and nearly new.

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APRIL 21, 2009

Auto China - Mercedes-Benz present the 2009 S-Class. One highlight of China’s most important auto show is the new S 400 HYBRID, the most economical luxury saloon with a petrol engine (7.9 One highlight of China’s most important auto show is the new S 400 HYBRID, the most economical luxury saloon with a petrol engine (7.9

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2009

Riversimple shot to fame in June 2009 when they unveiled arguably the most exciting development for British green car technology yet; the two-seater Riversimple hydrogen prototype. Q: You have made the design plan for the Urban Car ‘open source’. It is absolutely not meant to imply that the vision is limited to niches.

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JUNE 18, 2009

The iQ range is famed as currently the greenest mass-produced petrol cars. iQ3 carries forward the premium specification of iQ2 but with some additional, exclusive features: the door mirrors have chrome-finished housings and the car rides on larger, 16-inch dual five-spoke alloy wheels. iQ3 is on sale now.

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2009

Those were the words of Henry Li, head of Build Your Dreams (BYD) Auto’s export and trade division, as he spoke about the staggering growth of his company which launched one of China’s first electric saloon cars earlier this year. How China plans to dominate the electric car race. Now, BYD is set to conquer America.

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2009

At this year’s North American International Auto Show, Mercedes Benz unveiled the Concept BlueZERO for electric vehicles. It includes a 1.0litre three-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine and power output is 50kW at 3,500rpm. Tags: Electric cars Green cars Hybrid cars Latest news Mercedes.

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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?", Volkswagen CEO says "Future belongs to electric cars," has gained German government support for development.

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MARCH 15, 2021

According to the company, the pickup will be open for pre-orders in the second quarter of 2021, with deliveries starting “as early as 2023.” – March 10, via Green Car Reports. That facility was previously used by electric car manufacturer Green Tech Automotive. – March 15, Green Car Reports.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2009

The green car race may have been dominated by Japanese and German manufacturers to date, with American automakers playing catch-up, but now it is the French who are fighting back with Peugeot, Citroen and Renault all revealing a greener outlook…. The green car race: the French are coming. Renault – the fab four.

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APRIL 16, 2009

Wired Home Subscribe Sections Cars 2.0 The Volt is, and always has been, more than than an electric car. Lutz, who retired earlier this year, called the car Detroits "moon shot" and an attempt to wrest the mantle of innovation back from the Japanese. The car is expected to cost around $40,000.

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