Green Cars News

AUGUST 9, 2012

Ford’s forthcoming C-Max Hybrid is ready to take on its Toyota rival, with the new hybrid model boasting an official US EPA fuel economy rating of 47 mpg in both city and highway ratings. That gives the US native brand’s hybrid a full 7 mpg better rating than the Prius v (known as the Prius+ [.].

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Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 23, 2015

Today, Tesla recalls every Model S electric car to check seat belts, we compare pickup truck fuel economy for Ford, General Motors, and Ram, and the 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage debuts at the 2015 Los Angeles Auto Show. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Green Cars News

FEBRUARY 20, 2014

Respected vehicle valuation firm, Kelley Blue Book (KBB) has named its top ten best hybrid cars available in the US for under $30,000 (around £19,980). Rating the market offerings based on fuel economy, practicality and resale value, KBB places the new 2014 Toyota Prius as king of the hybrids, cla[.].

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Green Cars News

APRIL 17, 2010

A new Toyota Prius mini-van could be on the streets as early as next year, according to reports in the Nikkei. The vehicle will boast a spacious interior and improved fuel economy thanks [.]. The vehicle will be fitted with lithium-ion batteries and will be the first of a rollout of Toyota hybrids equipped with the packs.

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Green Cars News

JULY 16, 2014

A Prius on the Nürburgring, for goodness sake, that just silly. Of course it didn’t, not in speed, but in fuel economy it did rather spectacularly well. Hybrid cars Toyota Editor Pick' If that isn’t a click bait headline I don’t know what is. No way could that beat a Porsche 911 GT3 or the McLaren P1.

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Green Cars News

APRIL 15, 2013

A three year trial of Toyota’s plug-in hybrid technology has now been completed: and the results suggest that plug-in hybrid vehicles could have a serious impact on fuel economy. Green cars Hybrid cars Latest news Toyota France green cars hybrid cars plug-in hybrid Strasbourg Toyota hybrids Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid'

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Green Cars News

NOVEMBER 2, 2011

The HyBoost demonstrator is showcasing the positive effects of engine downsizing by achieving comparable performance to the conventional 2.0litre version of its vehicle (a Ford Focus) while producing fuel economy and CO2 emissions close to those of a Toyota Prius.

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Green Cars News

JUNE 4, 2009

The hype continues for the new generation of the most famous green car in the world - the Toyota Prius. In addition to EV mode, the Prius offers ECO mode in which throttle response to aggressive accelerator pedal input is adjusted for better fuel economy.

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Green Cars News

MAY 26, 2009

If you thought the environmental achievements of the new Toyota Prius were limited to its fuel economy and low emissions then Toyota is determined to prove you wrong. This ecological plastic has been used throughout the new Prius and will be featured widely in Toyota’s models going forward.

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Green Cars News

JUNE 29, 2009

The title of WhatGreenCar Car of the Year 2009 has been awarded to the ‘next generation’ Toyota Prius, due to be launched in the UK on 1 st August 2009. The judging was completely independent and showcased the most innovative green cars available to drive in the UK during 2009. litre petrol engine in place of the 1.5-litre

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Green Cars News

AUGUST 14, 2009

Green car hire firm, greentomatocars will take delivery of the very first third generation Toyota Prius in London today and to celebrate the firm is offering free passage to customers. On Friday 14 August, any lucky customer that travels in the new Prius won’t have to pay for their journey.

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Green Cars News

OCTOBER 27, 2009

With the global recession making drivers think about their wallets and the environment ahead of power and good looks, a green car race has emerged with manufacturers keen to offer more fuel efficient and environmentally friendly vehicles than their rivals. So who is leading the green car race?

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Green Cars News

APRIL 29, 2009

The Toyota Prius will, this summer, take its advanced hybrid power technology and environmental leadership on to a higher level. The new, third-generation Prius will arguably become the world’s most technically advanced mainstream car, and will also help demonstrate the real world benefits of Toyota’s Hybrid Synergy Drive.

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Green Cars News

OCTOBER 12, 2012

Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (such as the Toyota Prius Plug-in, pictured) are already noted for their environmental advantages and fuel savings – but now a new breakthrough technology could mean their fuel economy is boosted by a further seven per cent.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 9, 2009

The long-time knock against “green” cars, trucks and SUVs is that their sticker prices do not justify the gas savings. The point we make is that it is not just about fuel. Clean diesels are generally priced at a lower premium and still offer significant fuel economy. Tax credits matter.

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Green Cars News

OCTOBER 21, 2013

Most people would consider buying a hybrid car as a green choice for their new car, but that wasn’t good enough for one freelance IT Consultant from Scotland. Mick Gilluley took his Toyota Prius to Martin Motors in Muirhead to boost its fuel economy even further by converting it to run on LPG.

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Green Cars News

OCTOBER 11, 2012

Ford’s new C-Max Energi has been named the US’ most efficient plug-in hybrid, after being granted an official city fuel economy rating of 108MPGe city.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 4, 2011

Mazda hosted Green Car Congress at a SKYACTIV Technologies media workshop this week in Vancouver, Canada, at which engineering management explained the development philosophy, approach and results for the initial set of SKYACTIV technologies. Hybrids can deliver good fuel economy by powering the vehicle at lower loads.

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Green Cars News

APRIL 29, 2009

Move over Toyota Prius - there’s a new green car leader in town. Since going on sale in the UK, 229 Insight models have been sold ahead of its nearest rival the Toyota Prius at 198 units. During its first month of sales, the Honda Insight has outsold its competitors in the hybrid market. The Insight 1.3-litre

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Green Cars News

JULY 12, 2009

The Global Green Car Challenge is inching ever closer and this year’s event promises a host of environmentally friendly production cars battling for the title of “most eco-friendly&#. Tags: Green cars Latest news Australia Global Green Car Challenge solar powered cars.

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Green Cars News

MAY 23, 2009

Nissan has also outlined its support for Obama and stressed its record in supporting proposals for lower emissions and fuel economy. Tags: Green cars Honda Latest news Nissan Toyota Barack Obama Japanese car makers nationa fuel policy national fuel standard President Obama.

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Green Cars News

AUGUST 11, 2009

Toyota’s efforts at producing clean, green vehicles have expanded far beyond the Prius and the Camry, with the Verso just the latest of its models to clean up its act. It shares a powertrain with the Avensis and bears all the hallmarks of Toyota’s Optimal Drive technologies with impressive performance and fuel economy.

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Green Cars News

AUGUST 27, 2009

According to official statistics, 84 per cent of consumers traded in trucks and 59 per cent purchased passenger cars. The average fuel economy of the vehicles being traded in was just 15.8mpg, but the average of those being bought was 24.9mpg - that’s an improvement of 58 per cent. So who were the big beneficiaries?

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Plug In Partners

MAY 20, 2008

Ghosn said Nissan decided to accelerate development of battery-powered vehicles because of high gasoline prices and environmental concerns, not just because of the need to meet stricter fuel-economy standards. The Chevrolet Volt is the sexiest green car in GM's arsenal. Toyota ( TM ). Ford ( F ).

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Green Cars News

SEPTEMBER 1, 2009

Making their first appearance on the world stage will be the Auris HSD full hybrid; the Prius plug-in hybrid concept; and the Lexus LF-Ch premium compact full hybrid compact. Meanwhile, the new Prius Plug-in Hybrid is scheduled for a field trial in Europe in early 2010 that will see more than 150 units leased to selected customers.

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Green Cars News

JUNE 29, 2009

Well if you’re familiar with any of Lexus’s models you’ll realise that while the fuel consumption has improved compared to their conventional alternatives, they are far from returning the economy ratings typically associated with a green car. The vehicle in question is the new HS250h.

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Green Cars News

MAY 11, 2009

Having already surpassed the Toyota Prius during its first month of sales in the UK, Honda’s Insight is now ranked as the best selling car among all new vehicle registrations in Japan in April marking the first time a hybrid model has been the top seller during any monthly sales period.

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Green Cars News

SEPTEMBER 29, 2009

The adjusted values are then combined into a single fuel economy prediction. This method has been applied to the Hymotion Prius plug-in hybrid electric vehicles with estimated fuel consumption of 55mpg and electricity consumption of 89Wh/mi.

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Green Cars News

JULY 27, 2009

Now it has been agreed by West Lothian Council that the Toyota Prius can be licensed as a private hire vehicle, West Lothian/Edinburgh based Calder Cabs have become the first company in Scotland to run a fleet of hybrid Toyota Prius. They chose the Prius because it is a hybrid car and has a 1.5-litre

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Green Cars News

AUGUST 26, 2009

Well known hybrid models, the Toyota Prius and the Honda Insight achieved enviable EuroNCAP results today. The batch of tests for eight new cars, included seven cars that scored the maximum five star award, whilst one car, the Citroen C3, received a four star result.

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Green Cars News

SEPTEMBER 23, 2009

According to O’Brien however, for vehicles to become true solutions to climate change and environmental challenges they must be mass market solutions such as the Toyota Prius. As such he said Toyota sees a “clear path to the commercial introduction of fuel cell vehicles by 2015”.

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Green Cars News

AUGUST 18, 2009

It is our belief that the bar could have been set higher and that the rewards for replacing an old vehicle with a truly green car would have been more fitting than simply replacing it with a vehicle that offers marginally better fuel economy.

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Green Cars News

SEPTEMBER 21, 2009

The primary benefits delivered by the Ford EcoBoost approach include: optimised engine efficiency – fuel consumption and CO2 emissions reduced by up to 20 per cent. opportunity to downsize – large-engine performance, but with the size, weight and fuel economy of a much smaller unit. “With the 2.0-litre “With the 2.0-litre

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 19, 2009

Green Car Congress recently had the opportunity to spend some time with Dr. Prabhakar Patil, the CEO of Compact Power, Inc. With recent improvements in high temperature life and cell safety CPI is excited about increasing Li-ion’s role in traditional hybrids like the Toyota Prius. by Bill Cooke.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 30, 2009

Earlier this month, Green Star Products along with its International Consortium partner Global Green Cars had publicly tested its full electric vehicle version at tracks in Utah and Kentucky. Global Green Cars is a U.S.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Our PRIUS+ Project Photos PHEV Resources Global Warming Take Action News and Events Contact Us How Carmakers are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity If you ask, "have major auto-makers come around on PHEVs?", 2010 Prius designed to be manufactured with NiMH or Lithium batteries. todays answer is "Yes -- but not yet."

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Green Cars News

APRIL 30, 2009

This is intended to provide a greater incentive for drivers to choose a lower-carbon car within the class of vehicle they prefer. The new fuel economy label which confirms the new VED rates will be available for download from the Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA) website [link]. Greening the Grid.

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