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JUNE 15, 2011

Based on our current projections, the well-to-wheel emissions advantage of EVs over ICE-propelled vehicles, currently estimated at 40 to 60 percent, will fall to 30 to 50 percent in 2020 as advances in ICE technologies narrow the gap and power generation from clean non-fossil fuels continues to grow slowly in most regions. Source: BCG.

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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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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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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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JUNE 26, 2012

Mercedes-Benz, the subject of this month’s Manufacturer Spotlight, has continued its green car efforts by introducing a new five-seat A-Class hatchback (pictured) that is set to drastically reduce fuel consumption and reports CO2 emissions as low as 98g/km.

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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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AUGUST 9, 2012

Green motorists can weigh up and compare the environmental impact of their next car alongside other potential models with the help of a new tool on Volvo’s website. Volvo Compare aims to provide car buyers with all the important data such as CO2 emissions, fuel consumption, monthly fuel cost, and has been developed by CAP [.].

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JULY 29, 2010

Registrations of alternatively fuelled cars in the UK doubled in the first six months of 2010 compared with the first half of 2009, the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) show. The figures also reveal that CO2 emissions from new cars continue to decline as average CO2 rating of new [.].

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

A new generation of low voltage micro-hybrid technologies in vehicles could allow existing engine technology and transmission combinations to be downsized and support significant reductions in fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. Controlled Power Technologies and AVL have been working [.].

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FEBRUARY 15, 2012

Peugeot are set to debut its sub-99g/km 208 supermini at March’s EV & Low CO2 Fleet Show. The 208 will launch this June with six sub-99g engines – five of which are diesel – with the cleanest option slashing CO2 emissions to 87g and an average fuel consumption of 76mpg. Organised by Fleet World magazine, [.].

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OCTOBER 4, 2010

It sounds like the stuff of an environmentalist’s fantasy, but soon sunlight and CO2 could be converted into engine- and infrastructure-ready transport fuels, including propane. Tags: Green cars Latest news DirectFuel DirectFuel project Propane solar power sunlight to fuel.

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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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FEBRUARY 14, 2011

As fuel prices continue to spiral, the chance to see and test drive the latest fuel-efficient cars on the market is a must for any organisation running a fleet. As this year’s GreenFleet Arrive ‘N’ Drive event nears, the timing couldn’t be better for those looking to cut CO2 emissions and fuel bills.

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NOVEMBER 4, 2010

The saloon car will consume 53.5mpg on average with CO2 emissions of just 115g/km; while the Audi A4 Avant will consume 51.1mpg and have CO2 emissions at 120g/km. Tags: Audi Green cars Latest news Audi A4 Audi A4 Avante fuel consumption germany new Audi A4 new Audi A4 Avante.

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AUGUST 27, 2009

Alternative fuel technologies have been embraced in Seattle, after the city was awarded a $1.4million grant from the US Department of Energy to enhance its fleet of green vehicles. So how will the money be spent? It will also pick up $500,000 for the installation of electric vehicle charging stations.

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AUGUST 12, 2009

Good news at last in the battle to reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions as the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) has projected a five per cent decline in fossil fuel based CO2 emissions this year. Fuel switching in the electric power sector and declines in industrial use will lead to a 7.9

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AUGUST 13, 2009

Carbon dioxide (CO2) may be the emission that most car manufacturers are desperately trying to drive down, but even it has its uses and now one company is hoping for funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 to target its beneficial use. They may include plant efficiency projects.

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APRIL 25, 2013

A committee of the European Parliament has voted to approve draft legislation that could see the average fuel economy of cars sold in Europe reach an average of 94mpg by 2025. New targets for 2025 plan that emissions for new cars should reach 68 and 78g/km CO2 in twelve years time although a decision on [.].

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MARCH 20, 2013

Think that the cost of moving to vehicles with new technologies that meet strict emission goals will outweigh any potential fuel savings? Cambridge Econometrics and Ricardo-AEA have published a study outlining that fuel savings will more than offset the cost of meeting 2020 CO2 regulations in [.].

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JANUARY 12, 2010

While stating that it understands electric vehicle technology as well as anyone, and unveiling its new CR-Z hybrid sports car, Honda still believes that fuel cells are the future.

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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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NOVEMBER 7, 2011

Citroen has announced the release of a new, even more fuel efficient version of its C3 supermini-emitting just 87g/km CO2. The new C3 e-HDi 70 Airdream EGS VTR+ achieves a staggering 83.1mpg, making it the most efficient diesel car the French firm produces, and one of the lowest emission models in its class. The new [.].

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JUNE 28, 2009

With oil prices surging in the summer of 2008, the annual increase in global emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2) from oil, coal, gas and cement production appear to have halved according to preliminary estimates by the Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency. Who said no good has come from the global financial crisis? per cent in 2007.

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MAY 26, 2010

According to Michelin which undertook the research, poor tyre pressure is not just affecting our bank balances either but resulting in 370 million litres of fuel being wasted too-contributing to an additional 1 million tonnes of CO2 being [.].

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DECEMBER 28, 2012

It’s not often we talk about vans on TheGreenCarWebsite.co.uk: however, when it comes to green vans there has arguably never been a more attractive option than the new Ford Fiesta Van (pictured). The vehicle features diesel engines, all of which have emissions below 100g/km of CO2 with fuel economy figures topping 76mpg.

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MAY 2, 2013

Order books have opened for one of the lowest CO2 emission combustion cars currently available. The new Volkswagen Golf BlueMotion promises fuel economy of 88.3 mpg on a combined cycle and CO2 emissions of just 85g/km. That''s a 15 per cent improvement on the fuel economy of the previous model, w[.]. Volkswagen'

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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. But not if you buy a Volvo. That includes ensuring that automatic models deliver the same economy as [.].

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MARCH 7, 2013

The secret is out: Volkswagen is committed to fuel cell vehicle technology. The German carmaker, which earlier this week outlined its plans to achieve a 95g/km CO2 fleet in Europe by 2020 (see article), has now signed an agreement with Ballard Power Systems which will advance the development of fuel cells to be used in [.].

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MARCH 12, 2013

German carmaker Volkswagen has been making green car headlines in recent weeks after revealing plans for a self-imposed 95g/km CO2 fleet target in Europe by 2020 (see article) and a fuel cell car programme (see article): and now it is in the spotlight again.

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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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OCTOBER 21, 2010

The new Audi Q7 SUV will benefit from a new 3.0litre diesel engine that offers remarkable fuel consumption figures. TDI offers 204hp while consuming just 32.7mpg with CO2 emissions at a mere 189g/km. Tags: Audi Green cars Latest news Audi Q7 Audi Q7 SUV new Audi engine new Audi Q7.

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AUGUST 30, 2009

Green car enthusiasts are already counting the days to the Frankfurt Motor Show, and now their appetites have been whetted further as BMW releases more details of its so-called CO2 champion. All this, results in a vehicle that can race from 0-62mph in 4.8

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MARCH 27, 2013

Researchers from the University of Georgia (UGA) have developed a way to transform carbon dioxide in the atmosphere into a fuel and other useful products, which could be used in our cars. The idea could help us tackle the problem of excess carbon dioxide in the Earth’s atmosphere, created by the widespread burning of fossil [.].

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MARCH 6, 2012

A new Mercedes A-Class makes its world debut today at the Geneva Motor Show, with a new, more efficient engine range that promises emissions from just 99g/km CO2. Presenting the car today, Mercedes’ execs say the new A-Class marks the start of a new product offensive in the compact sector, promising to combine good fuel [.].

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FEBRUARY 1, 2012

As it bids for further reductions of both CO2 emissions and fuel consumption, Volvo has announced that its S60, V60, V70 and S80 models with 1.6litre diesel engines will be available with the six-speed 6DCT450 powershift transmission.

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APRIL 7, 2010

We may be on the brink of an exciting new automotive era powered by alternative fuels – but CO2 emissions from fossil fuels are still expected to increase this year. Tags: Global warming Green cars Latest news emissions ethanol fossil fuels fuel prices oil prices petrol prices.

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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. Hybrids are projected to have a 1.8

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