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New Ford Focus in Europe delivers fuel economy improvements up to 19% with new 1.5L TDCi; 1.5L EcoBoost, Enhanced Transitional Stability

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The new Ford Focus for Europe ( earlier post ) delivers the car’s most fuel-efficient powertrain line-up yet with improvements of up to 19%, and a significant CO 2 emission reduction across the entire line-up. The new Focus will be the first vehicle in Europe to offer Ford’s new 1.5-liter New Ford Focus. Click to enlarge. liter and 2.0-liter

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Euro Parliament Environment Committee approves 147 g CO2/km target for light commercial vehicles by 2020; caps van speed

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The committee also voted to limit electronically the top speed of vans to 120 km/h (75 mph). To enable automakers to reach the 147g target, innovation should be encouraged by giving “super-credit” weightings to each maker’s cleaner vehicles, the committee said. Climate Change Emissions Europe Fuel Efficiency Policy'

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How EVs Are Reducing Carbon (CO2) Emissions

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Additionally, switching to cleaner energy sources further reduces the environmental impact of generating electricity. mph” in the United States. We recognize the role that EVs play in the transition to a cleaner and more sustainable future. Why does this matter?

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Opel introducing new CNG Zafira Tourer with 329-mile natural gas range, lower fuel consumption

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CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) Turbo ecoFLEX delivers 110 kW (150 hp) with 210 N·m (155 lb-ft) of torque and reaches a top speed of 200 km/h (124 mph). This reduces harmful emissions, leading in turn to cleaner exhaust gases. The Zafira Tourer 1.6 The vehicle uses 4.7 kilograms (7.2

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Mercedes-Benz begins sales of new E 200 NGT BlueEFFICIENCY bi-fuel natural gas vehicle

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seconds, while its top speed is 224 km/h (139 mph). Mercedes-Benz cites the advantages of running on natural gas as a reduction of around 10% in fuel consumption, a more than 20% reduction in CO 2 emissions and significantly cleaner emissions than comparable models with gasoline engine only. liters to 8.1 kg per 100 kilometers to 5.5

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Mayor of London proposes $1.4B cycling plan for the city; “Crossrail for the bike”

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It is believed to be the longest substantially-segregated cycle route of any city in Europe. Above all, it will fulfill my aim of making London’s air cleaner. New 20 mph (32 km/h) speed limits for all traffic will be introduced on several parts of the TfL-controlled main road network where cycling improvements are planned.

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Peugeot Launches New Marque Plan with Downsizing, Hybrids and Plug-ins for Two-, Three- and Four-Wheeled Vehicles; Unveils SR1 Hybrid Concept

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Included in its product strategy are: Cleaner engines. Peugeot will initially launch the i0n in Europe into the private electric vehicle market from the end of 2010. Peugeot will initially launch the i0n in Europe into the private electric vehicle market from the end of 2010. 100% Electric vehicles.