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OECD paper presents and analyzes policies and programs to foster market growth of green cars

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Given the specific barriers, suggests author Andrea Beltramello, there is a role for government to support the development and diffusion of green vehicles, including through policies to strengthen the markets for green cars. Timing and sequencing of energy technology policy. Source: OECD. Click to enlarge.

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Could biodiesel and petrol work in diesel engines?

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To combine the efficiency of a diesel compression ignition engine with the ultra-low nitrogen oxide and PM emissions of a blend of petrol? The University of Wisconsin took the challenge to solve the problem of the higher ignition of petrol fuels: and[.]. Latest News Green cars Biofuels'

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Algae biofuels emission savings revealed

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Just how significant are the emission savings from biofuels compared to petrol? Its study suggests that lifecycle emissions can be reduced from 50-70 per cent compared to petrol fuel[.]. Latest News Green cars Biofuels'

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Petrol Alto beats diesel rivals in Green Car Challenge

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While the small yet mighty Alto may seem quite dull when surrounded by solar powered cars, electric sports car and alcohol fuelled motorbikes, there is nothing that can take away the staggering miles to the gallon figure the little Alto clocked up. The Alto is one of the lowest emission vehicles on sale in the UK at 103g/km.

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Scotland to phase out petrol and diesel cars by 2050

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Almost every new car sold in Scotland will either be electric or a low emission vehicle by 2050 if the Scottish Government fulfils its vision. A 82-page roadmap has revealed the Government’s dream of making Scotland’s cities free from the “damaging effects of petrol and diesel fumes” by 2050, with [.]. Electric cars'

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Efficiency tips for petrol vehicles

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The price of petrol is not coming down. Here, we’ll recommend a few methods you can use to reduce your fuel usage, your emissions, tyre wear, and guard against the depreciation of your vehicle. So, it’s up to you to make the most of your fuel. The Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) offers a few [.]. Latest news GEM'

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ALL diesel and petrol cars to be banned in Oxford by 2035

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Oxford will become the world’s first zero-emission city under new council-backed proposals, which could ban ALL petrol and diesel vehicles from the city by 2035.

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