Green Cars News

MARCH 14, 2013

The gap between official fuel economy figures and real-world driving economy of new cars is growing, thanks to the manipulation of fuel tests by carmakers, a new report suggests.

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Green Cars News

JANUARY 9, 2013

Drivers are being ‘cheated out’ of real fuel economy tests by a flawed system of testing, according to environmental NGO, Transport & Environment (T&E). A new report from the European Commission suggests that about a third of all reported CO2 emission reductions from new cars since 2002, have not really happened.

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Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

New Emissions Standards for Fleet Vehicles While the transition to electric fleets may have once been just a trend, it is now a necessity. Medium- and heavy-duty trucks, from delivery vans to tractor-trailers, are major fuel consumers and greenhouse gas (GHG) emitters.

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Green Cars News

NOVEMBER 22, 2009

Efforts to increase fuel economy and lower emissions show no signs of losing pace as the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a report revealing a fifth consecutive increase in new vehicle fuel efficiency with a corresponding decrease in average carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions.

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Green Cars News

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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Green Cars News

MAY 20, 2011

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

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. The new refreshed models, due to go on sale later this month, will be offered with the highly frugal 1.6 TDI engine which will emit as little as 92g/km CO2 and achieve up to 80.7mpg, compa[.].

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Green Cars News

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. A choice of four engines will be offered including the new 77kW/105ps Skyactiv-D 1.5 litre diesel with headline low emission figure of 89g/km CO2 and fuel economy of[.].

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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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Green Cars News

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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EV Central

MARCH 20, 2024

The shock news was confirmed to EV Central at this month’s 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD launch by Jess Bala, Managing Director of Chevrolet’s local outpost GM Australia and New Zealand. litre turbo-diesel V8, fuel economy in the teens per 100km and lots of CO2 emissions. Trucks included.

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Green Cars News

NOVEMBER 15, 2013

Peugeot’s new 308 will arrive in the UK from January, with order books already open. 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. 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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Green Cars News

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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Baua Electric

JANUARY 8, 2024

2023 Hyundai IONIQ 5 up to $15,000 off in new lease deal Hyundai (including Kia) surpassed Ford and GM to become the second top-selling EV brand in the US, behind only Tesla in the US through the third quarter of 2023. The post Hyundai doubles IONIQ 5 lease deal with up to $15,000 off appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News.

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Green Car Congress

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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Teslarati

APRIL 24, 2023

To be precise, Tesla estimates that a sustainable energy economy requires 50% less total energy “Most people assume that an electrified civilization requires the same or more energy than a fossil fuel economy. Tesla is doing its part to reach that goal, first and foremost, by producing electric vehicles to reduce CO2 emissions.

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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. In a companion study for the same period, it was also found that the carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions per driver from these new vehicles were lower in each month compared to October 2007.

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Green Cars News

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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Baua Electric

JANUARY 10, 2024

With dedicated EVs, Hyundai also ranked second behind Tesla in lowering CO2 emissions and improving fuel economy over the past several years, according to EPA data. The post Hyundai and Kia surge past Ford, GM to take second in US EV sales in 2023 appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News.

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Green Cars News

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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Baua Electric

JANUARY 5, 2024

Hyundai IONIQ 5 (Source: Hyundai) In a new EPA report, Hyundai ranked second behind only Tesla in lowering CO2 emissions and improving fuel economy. Meanwhile, real-world fuel economy improved by 0.6 Meanwhile, real-world fuel economy improved by 0.6 to 26 mpg, also a record.

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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

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Electric Vehicles India

JUNE 10, 2021

While freight transport is essential to economic development, it is plagued by high logistics costs and contributes to rising CO2 emissions and air pollution in cities. . Achieve 10 gigatonnes of cumulative CO2 emissions savings between 2020 and 2050.

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Green Cars News

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.

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Green Cars News

JANUARY 13, 2012

Vauxhall has been cleared of misleading advertising after the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) dismissed a complaint relating an internet advert for the new range-extended Ampera. The [.].

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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

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.

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Green Cars News

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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EV Central

APRIL 11, 2024

All these electrified utes reflect a change away from traditional diesel powertrains that will be accelerated by the introduction of the federal government’s mandatory NVES CO2 reduction scheme. No fuel economy numbers have been released for the Alpha, but the recently launched GWM Tank 500 claims 8.5L/100km While the 2.4-litre

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Green Cars News

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

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 6, 2012

Kia’s Rio EcoDynamics is currently rated as the lowest emission diesel-only model available in the UK, with emissions as low as just 85g/km of CO2 and 88.3mpg on a combined cycle. With the news that Kia and Hyundai must reduce their fuel economy claims (see story) there [.].

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EV Central

MAY 1, 2024

We expect a new-gen Jolion in the next 12-18 months, so it’s a teaser that a PHEV model could join the line-up. In China, at GWM, my Spidey Senses picked up this PHEV push had as much to do with offering segment-busting performance as it did reducing CO2 emissions and improving fuel economy.

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Green Cars News

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

litre petrol-electric GS 300h is set to join the GS 450h from early 2014 with considerably stronger fuel economy and [.]. 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.

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Green Cars News

SEPTEMBER 22, 2014

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

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