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University College Dublin Study finds Prius IV hybrids drive >60% of the time in zero-emissions mode under Irish conditions

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mpg US) was recorded for the overall trip distribution. The study—“Energy Behaviour Of Toyota Prius Hybrid Vehicles In Sample Irish Commuting Conditions”—was carried out by four UCD academics and commissioned by Toyota Ireland through ConsultUCD, the University’s managed consultancy service. liters per 100 km (47.76

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Honda targets new Guinness World Records title for fuel efficiency with 8,500-mile diesel drive across Europe

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i-DTEC engine provides 120 PS (118 hp, 88 kW) of power and 300 N·m (221 lb-ft) of torque, 62 mpg US (3.8 The car can only travel by road, therefore the route does not extend to the UK, Ireland, Cyprus and Malta, which make up the remainder of the 28 EU countries. i-DTEC diesel engined Honda Civic Tourer.

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Farming conservation charity selects Astra ecoFLEX fleet

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CDTi 16v as its preferred fleet car. The model is now its preferred choice as it progressively replaces vehicles in its fleet. mpg the Astras are very frugal, reducing FWAG’s annual fuel bill and delivering an environmental benefit through the lower amount of diesel fuel consumed overall across the fleet. “We

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