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Ford introduce the EcoBoost petrol engine

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Now at the Frankfurt Motor Show Ford has announced a new family of petrol engines offering the opportunity to down size engine capacity without suffering a reduction in performance. In fact, fuel consumption and CO2 emissions are reduced by up to 20 per cent compared to a conventional petrol engine.

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Ford’s economy Focus to spread to other models

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Using its range of EcoBoost petrol engines, TDCi diesel engines and low CO2 ECOnetic Technologies, Ford is to lead an assault on excessive CO2 with its new range of Focus, C-Max, Grand C-Max, B-Max and Transit [.].

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New Lotus Elise breaks CO2 barrier

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The brand new Lotus Elise has a unique claim to fame – for its performance level it has the lowest CO2 emissions of any petrol sports car in the world. That’s the statement after the new entry level 2011 Lotus Elise was certified with an emissions figure of 149g/km of CO2 – that’s a reduction of [.].

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Prince Charles visits Ford’s EcoBoost plant

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While Toyota welcomes Vince Cable to mark the start of Auris hybrid production today, Ford welcomes a visit from the Prince of Wales to its Bridgend plant where it produces its low CO2 1.6 litre EcoBoost petrol engines. Tags: Ford 30th birthday Bridgend Charles ecoboost engines Prince of Wales.

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Insight becomes Science Museum piece

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Donning a bright livery that explains its petrol-electric hybrid technology and regenerative braking, the Insight has been transformed into an educational display that is functional too. Showcasing this innovation at a hub of science and technology education is great.”.

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