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Top 10 green cars at Frankfurt

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Here we offer our pick of the top 10 green cars at the IAA Frankfurt Motor Show: Ford Focus EcoNetic – With its start/stop engine technology, the Ford Focus EcoNetic promises to break the 100g/km carbon dioxide (CO2) threshold with emissions of just 99g/km. Definitely one for those with a touch of nostalgia (see article ).

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Robert Llewellyn: Transport change is coming

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Yes, I know it’s mostly particulates, SOX and NOX emissions from modern diesel engines and CO2 from home heating, power stations and 10 mile traffic jams, but there’s definitely a shift that transcends party politics, nationalism and narrow, parochial thinking. There is something in the air. Robert Llewellyn'

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Skoda introduces Octavia Greenline

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Times have definitely changed for the Czech manufacturer as the success of the Octavia have proven and now the vehicle is set for a new, greener spin. This means that monthly company car tax for 40 per cent band taxpayers is a mere £69.62 TDI with improved CO2 emissions below 120g/km. The GreenLine uses a new manual 1.6

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Lexus LS600h tweaked by Toyota

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It may look the same but it’s definitely different – Toyota Motor has made a number of technology and styling changes to the Lexus LS600h. Its CO2 emissions are 219g/km with fuel consumption at 25.3mpg; while the vehicle can race from 0-100km/h in 6.3 Tags: Green cars Hybrid cars Latest news Lexus.

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Why we shouldn’t give up on fuel cells. The Green Piece

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In the United States, the effectiveness of fuel cell technology has been openly questioned as the country bids to bridge the gap with Japanese and European car makers in the green car race. Our verdict on fuel cell cars. So are hydrogen and fuel cells the definitive answer to our energy needs?

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Transport Ministers endorse 2009 MPG Marathon in Coventry

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Everybody can reduce their emissions and driving costs by taking on board the driving tips on the Act on CO2 website and taking a smarter driving lesson. The event, which is supported by Act on CO2 and the Energy Saving Trust, will take place over two days. There would also be a corresponding reduction in CO2 emissions,” he says.

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Mercedes-Benz unveil their greenest S-Class

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The production-ready BlueZERO concept gives a definitive perspective on the future of environmentally-sustainable electric vehicles from Mercedes-Benz. With carbon-dioxide emissions of 186 grams per kilometre, the new S 400 HYBRID takes the crown as the “CO2 Champion of the Luxury Class”. Fuel consumption is only 7.9