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MAY 2, 2011

Think Porsche and you probably don’t think fuel economy – however, while few buyers will reach for the new Porsche Panamera Gran Turismo because of its green credentials, there is no denying its achievements. Its [.].

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MAY 20, 2011

Hyundai’s compact i10 Blue received special recognition at the inaugural Honest John awards last night for being the ‘most genuinely economical petrol-engined car’. Emitting just 99g/km CO2 and with a fuel economy figure of 67.3mpg on a combined cycle, the i10 Blue was honoured for its ability to live up to its EU official economy [.].

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Green Cars News

OCTOBER 30, 2011

GM Korea has introduced the first hybrid vehicle in its segment in Korea– the Alpheon eAssist – which achieves a remarkable improvement in fuel economy of 25 per cent compared to the standard Alpheon model. The vehicle, which also reduces CO2 emissions by 22 per cent, will be the first hybrid car from the company. [.].

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NOVEMBER 17, 2014

Audi is to add new fuel efficiency stars to its new A1 range, with fuel economy now rated as high as 80.7mpg. TDI engine which will emit as little as 92g/km CO2 and achieve up to 80.7mpg, compa[.]. The new refreshed models, due to go on sale later this month, will be offered with the highly frugal 1.6

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OCTOBER 13, 2014

The new Mazda2 supermini is on its way to the European market, with details now revealed on the new car’s drivetrains and equipment. litre diesel with headline low emission figure of 89g/km CO2 and fuel economy of[.]. A choice of four engines will be offered including the new 77kW/105ps Skyactiv-D 1.5

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JANUARY 20, 2014

Skoda has added a new low CO2 model of its Octavia hatch model called the Octavia GreenLine, with an official CO2 figure of just 85g/km. litre TDI CR 110PS engine, the new model also boasts official fuel economy figure of 88.3mpg, giving it the highest rating in the Octavia line-u[.]. Powered by a 1.6

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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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NOVEMBER 15, 2013

With a focus on lightweight design, the new C-segment car will achieve impressive fuel economy as high as 91.1mpg with CO2 emissions and CO2 emissions as low as 82g/km. Peugeot’s new 308 will arrive in the UK from January, with order books already open. Using the brand’s new ‘Efficient Modular Pla[.].

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Green Cars News

FEBRUARY 12, 2013

Buying an automatic instead of a manual car often come at the expense of fuel economy and emissions. The Swedish carmaker has been hard at work reducing the emissions and improving the fuel economy of its models. That includes ensuring that automatic models deliver the same economy as [.].

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MARCH 14, 2013

While the figures might be cooked, more customers are buying VED-free, sub-100g/km CO2 cars than every before, according to sales data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

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Green Cars News

JULY 22, 2009

The average fuel economy of new light duty vehicles bought in the USA leapt from October 2007 to April 2009 from 20.2mpg to 21.3mpg. According to Michigan’s Transportation Research Institute, both the unemployment rate and the cost of petrol influenced buyers’ decisions with regards to the fuel economy of their vehicles.

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Green Cars News

AUGUST 30, 2009

The previous government in New Zealand may have proposed a fuel economy standard, but now the new government has announced it will not proceed with those plans. Tags: Green cars Latest news fuel economy fuel economy standard New Zealand. km to 203.8g/km km in the first half of this year.

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OCTOBER 9, 2013

The Opel/Vauxhall Adam (pictured) is set to benefit from a new 1.0litre engine that will bring its statistics to emissions below 100g/km and fuel economy to 59mpg. Latest News Green cars Vauxhall General Motors' The 1.0litre SIDI turbo engine was unveiled as part of the Aachen Colloqium in Germany.

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OCTOBER 6, 2009

Ibiza may be the place most Brits go to enjoy some excessive drinking – but its namesake in the automotive world is anything but drunk on fuel. The achievement sets a new record for the fuel-sipping Spanish supermini and was reached by Austrian economy driving specialist Gerhard Plattner. TDI engine’s electronic management. .

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MAY 6, 2014

As the European Environmental Agency (EEA) reveals that average new car emissions in Europe fell 3.9 per cent last year to 127g/km CO2, sustainable transport group, Transport and Environment (T&E) warns the figures may be misleading thanks to a flawed system of tests used across the continent. [.]. Green credentials'

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AUGUST 1, 2011

Kia’s new Rio model is set to go on sale next month with emissions as low as 85 g/km CO2. The new, fourth generation model will also boast fuel economy as high as 88.3mpg, as its car maker strives to make low emission cars ‘available to all’. First launched in 2005, the new model will [.].

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Green Cars News

MAY 15, 2012

This September, a brand new Mercedes-Benz A-Class (pictured) will go on sale across Europe – and it will feature a family of petrol and diesel engines that can reduce fuel consumption by as much as 26 per cent. When it is launched, the Mercedes A-Class 180 CDI will emit only 98g/km of CO2 while achieving [.].

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Green Cars News

JANUARY 13, 2012

An automotive blogger challenged whether Vauxhall could substantiate the claims that about the car’s mpg and CO2 emissions (in case, you are wondering the blogger in question wasn’t me). The [.].

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MAY 10, 2009

It is already on sale in the UK and delivers potential fuel savings up to 20 per cent in heavy urban traffic and a reduction in carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions of eight per cent. Tags: Green cars Latest news Freelander land rover Land Rover Discovery Range Rover Range Rover Sport.

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Green Cars News

MARCH 14, 2013

A new, updated Volvo V40 will emit as little as 88g/km CO2 and achieve fuel economy as strong as 88mpg combined, according to preliminary figures. That brings the model in line with its rival the Ford Focus, which likewise emits as little as 88g/km CO2. Available from May, manual version of the standard Volvo V40 [.].

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Green Cars News

OCTOBER 4, 2012

One of the foremost ‘green cars’ each generation of Golf BlueMotion has set new standards in fuel economy and CO2 emissions. Among all the new Golfs on the Volkswagen stand at the Paris Motor Show was the concept version of next year’s new Golf BlueMotion. Here at TheGreenCarWebsite.co.uk

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Green Cars News

NOVEMBER 2, 2009

A colour-coded car fuel economy label as used for new cars has been adapted for the sale of used cars, making it easier for consumers to access fuel efficiency data of potential purchases. The initiative builds on the success of the new car fuel economy label, which is now widely recognised by consumers.

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Green Cars News

NOVEMBER 3, 2009

The winner of the challenge was the vehicle judged to have recorded the biggest improvement over its official fuel consumption figure. Alto won the ‘Light’ and ‘Small’ car categories; ‘best urban cycle’ category and an overall CO2 emission of 89.9g/km, km, using just 123 litres of fuel for the seven day trip.

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FEBRUARY 10, 2010

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OCTOBER 26, 2012

Citroen’s Berlingo Airdream just got dreamier (or something like that) slashing its emissions and improving fuel economy by up to 4.5

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Green Cars News

SEPTEMBER 19, 2013

The Lexus GS will become the car maker’s first car to be offered with a choice of two hybrid powertrains when the latest luxury saloon arrives in UK showrooms from January. litre petrol-electric GS 300h is set to join the GS 450h from early 2014 with considerably stronger fuel economy and [.].

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2014

The carmaker promises that the new models will offer significant improvements in fuel economy, CO2 emission levels and equipment levels. Ford has revealed its new C-Max and Grand C-Max models, which are set to launch in Europe early next year. As standard, new five-seat C-Max and seven-seat Gr[.].

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Green Cars News

JUNE 20, 2012

Europe’s car are getting cleaner, the latest data from the European Environment Agency (EEA) shows, suggesting that carmakers are on the way to achieving EU targets. million new cars were registered in the EU, with an average emission level of 135.7g/km km CO2-a 4.6g/km Last year, 12.8 km improvement on 2010. per [.].

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NOVEMBER 19, 2013

Part of Germany’s “big three” luxury carmakers – alongside Audi and Mercedes-Benz – BMW is typically associated with class and prestige rather than fuel economy and the environment. However, with nearly 20 models offering emissions below 140g/km of CO2, BMW has quietly been building a solid image as[.].

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Green Cars News

MAY 7, 2009

Thanks to its range of fuel efficient models, Ford is leading the industry in terms of reducing carbon dioxide levels according to research from an environmental website. The Ford Fiesta ECOnetic is the UK’s greenest family car with emissions of just 98g/km and fuel economy at 76.3mpg.

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Green Cars News

MAY 8, 2014

Diesel vehicles have been the darling of the push for better fuel economy in recent years and have duped many people into believing them to be a ‘green choice’ thanks to their tendency to come top of low CO2 lists. Green credentials'

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Green Cars News

MAY 2, 2012

BMW has revealed its Olympic car fleet and, to head off any perhaps inevitable criticisms of officials swanning round in high-powered BMWs, the firm has also announced the average fuel economy of the entire fleet: 64.5mpg.

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Green Cars News

OCTOBER 7, 2013

Newly revived brand, MG has improved the CO2 emissions and fuel economy of one of its latest models; the MG6. By fitting stop/start technology and smart charge technology to the MG6 GT and Magnette diesel variants, CO2 emissions drop from 139g/km to just 129g/km. Fuel consumption improve[.]. Green credentials'

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Green Cars News

DECEMBER 11, 2013

Mercedes-Benz claims it is making leaps and bounds in improving the efficiency of its cars and cutting its emissions, with its new S-Class plug-in hybrid, one of the jewels in its crown for fuel economy. The German brand reveals that the average CO2 emission level of its entire European car fleet [.]. Mercedes'

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JANUARY 11, 2013

Based on the Clio platform, the new Captur is an ‘urban’ crossover which will boast ‘expressive’ style and promises class-leading fuel economy and emissions as low as 96g/km CO2. Renault has revealed a new compact crossover to rival the Nissan Juke and new Vauxhall Mokka. It is designed to help the carmaker catch a slice [.].

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Green Cars News

NOVEMBER 5, 2012

Ford’s new 2012 Transit Custom ECOnetic now achieves best-in-class fuel consumption, increasing fuel economy some 8 per cent compared to its predecessor. That brings its fuel economy in line with some of its passenger such as the S-Max, achieving 47.1 mpg on a combined cycle and emitting as little as 159g/km CO2.

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JUNE 4, 2013

While the engine range remains the same for emissions as low as 95g/km CO2 and fuel economy as high as 68.9mpg on a combined cycle, there is new technology, ne[.]. Nissan has given its Micra supermini a mid-life refresh that goes well beyond the expectations of a regular facelift, the carmaker claims.

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