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Get out of the way diesel! Toyota Prado petrol-electric hybrid SUV coming to Australia as soon as 2024

EV Central

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Toyota Australia appears certain to add a petrol-electric hybrid to the new-generation Prado 250 Series SUV line-up as soon as this year. The eagerly anticipated new heavy-duty large off-roader launches mid-2024 with an updated mild hybrid version of its predecessor 150 Series’ 2.8-litre litre turbo-diesel engine.

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BP to host first green hydrogen refuelling pod at Australian petrol station

The Driven EV News

JULY 12, 2022

BP to install green hydrogen electrolyser near Brisbane, the first to be installed at an existing petrol station in Australia. The post BP to host first green hydrogen refuelling pod at Australian petrol station appeared first on The Driven.

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cost of Electric vehicles are going to available for petrol vehicle cost.

Electric Vehicles India

JUNE 21, 2022

The Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari has mentioned that the cost of Electric vehicles are going to be available for the petrol vehicle cost and the statement was addressed at an event. Within a year Electric vehicles are going to be equal to the cost of petrol vehicles in the Indian market.

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BPCL plans to set up 1000 EV charging stations

Electric Vehicles India

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) will make use of its network of petrol pumps to help set up charging infrastructure for electric vehicles in the future. 1 lakh crore over the next five years and aims to prepare it for a post-conventional-fuel era. It announced that it has an investment of over ?1 There is no maintenance cost.

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E85 fuel now price competitive with petrol

Green Cars News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2013

The retail price of E85 fuel - that''s 85 per cent ethanol and 15 per cent petrol - has been dropping at such a rate over the last few months, that it is now price competitive with pure petrol. Latest News Green cars Biofuels'

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Are buyers rethinking petrol cars? The Green Piece

Green Cars News

APRIL 9, 2013

The Green Piece Column. While the AA reports that sales of petrol have fallen in the last five years, driven by a big consumer switch to diesel cars in recent years (see story), there is evidence to suggest that the perhaps buyers are thinking of switching back to dependable old petrol [.]. The Green Piece diesel fuel petrol'

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Green cars turning motorists away from petrol

Green Cars News

JULY 9, 2012

Japanese drivers are using less and less petroleum… thanks to the popularity of green cars: and that’s driving fuel prices down. According to reports in business daily The Nikkei, the average price for regular petrol in Japan is now Y139.8 per litre: that’s a drop for the thirteenth straight week and a 16month low for [.].

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Petrol sales fall 20% in five years

Green Cars News

APRIL 5, 2013

billion fewer litres of fuel than five years ago, according to new research by the AA. Figures from the Department of Energy and Climate Change, seen by the AA, show that in 2007, fuel stations sold 22.9 billion litres of petrol. Green credentials diesel fuel petrol'

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Could biodiesel and petrol work in diesel engines?

Green Cars News

AUGUST 1, 2013

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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Earth Day 2024: each day is about reducing emissions | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

APRIL 21, 2024

And the automotive industry too is doing its bit to ensure green motoring. At the time, Americans were slurping leaded fuel through massive V8 sedans. ‘Environment’ was a word that appeared more often in spelling contests than on the evening news. Air pollution was commonly accepted as the smell of prosperity.

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Tata introduces next-generation petrol engines

Green Cars News

JANUARY 22, 2014

Indian carmaker Tata Motors - the name behind Jaguar Land Rover - has made another innovation in its efforts to boost fuel economy with the introduction of a next-generation series of petrol engines. Latest News Green cars Tata'

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Efficiency tips for petrol vehicles

Green Cars News

APRIL 23, 2013

The price of petrol is not coming down. So, it’s up to you to make the most of your fuel. 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. Latest news GEM'

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British firm pulls petrol from thin air!

Green Cars News

OCTOBER 19, 2012

A British company has produced petrol ‘from the air’ by using unique technology to that captures water vapour and carbon dioxide present in air to produce a synthetic version of the fossil fuel.

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Toyota admits fuel cell cars will cost more to fill up than petrol models

Green Cars News

AUGUST 14, 2014

Toyota expects that the cost of a tank of hydrogen will initially cost more than filling up with petrol, the carmaker has warned, ahead of the launch of its new Fuel Cell Sedan. Speaking at the JP Morgan Auto Conference in New York, Toyota USA’s senior vice president, Bob Carter made the stark war[.].

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Toyota Chairman says full EV transition isn’t the answer, advocates for hybrids

Baua Electric

JANUARY 24, 2024

However, despite being replaced by a new leader, he still believes that a full transition towards electric vehicles is not the answer. Automotive News has reported that Toyoda has again reiterated its stance on electric vehicles by saying that it will be a mix of different types of powertrain technologies.

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Demand for petrol hits lowest level since 2003

Green Cars News

JUNE 19, 2010

Tags: Green cars Green credentials Latest news American Petroleum Institute demand for gasoline demand for jet fuels demand for petrol distillate deliveries gas prices gasoline petrol petrol prices.

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Car more than 15 years old? State govts announce discounts for scrapping; 5 things to know about how to scrap an old car – ET Auto

Baua Electric

MAY 3, 2024

Then you should know that 21 states and union territories (UTs) are offering up to 25% discount on personal vehicle price or road tax for customers who scrap their old vehicles and buy a new one, stated a Times of India news report. For commercial vehicles, the discount is 15%.The The approval is valid for only 5 years.

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Petrol Alto beats diesel rivals in Green Car Challenge

Green Cars News

NOVEMBER 3, 2009

Last week’s Global Green Challenge in Australia threw a number of vehicles in the spotlight, after many of the competing vehicles showed amazing eco-credentials. In the Darwin to Adelaide run, the petrol driven Alto managed to complete the journey at an average consumption of 72mpg overall, an 18.5 per cent and 12.2

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Toyota’s compact SUV gamble with the Taisor | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

APRIL 21, 2024

lakh ex-showroom for the Sigma (petrol) variant. This will allow a new set of customers to experience the brand. The energy mix Navigating this transition to green energy, including electric, while maintaining a competitive edge, would pose a significant challenge. The perception that diesel is a bad fuel is a thing of the past.

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ITM Power makes hydrogen fuel cost breakthrough

Green Cars News

JULY 22, 2013

If hydrogen is ever to emerge as a serious alternative to petrol and diesel as a fuel for our cars, then it''s vital that its costs are kept to a minimum: and now ITM Power believes it has made a breakthrough in smashing its cost structure. Latest News Green cars Hydrogen fuel Hyundai Hydrogen cars'

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Petrol car comeback, as diesel proves pricey

Green Cars News

MARCH 27, 2013

Petrol cars are making a comeback in the used car market as buyers realise they do not cover enough miles to justify the higher purchase cost and higher fuel prices of a diesel model, according to Autorola. Particularly in urban areas, where motorists are less likely to be high mileage drivers, petrol models including the [.].

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UK petrol prices are competitive, rules OFT

Green Cars News

JANUARY 30, 2013

There is no sign of relief for motorists facing ever higher fuel bills, after a new investigation revealed no evidence of anti-competitive trading in the petrol industry. Fuel prices in the UK have soared over the last ten years as largely as a result of rising crude oil prices and increased tax and duty-not as [.].

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European Commission launches hydrogen fuel cell research

Green Cars News

JULY 11, 2013

The fight to make hydrogen fuel cell vehicles a legitimate alternative to petrol-diesel cars is not yet over: with Europe continuing its push for the technology. The European Commission has now announced the second phase of its Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Technology Initiative. Originally develop[.].

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Can sewage be the replacement for petrol?

Green Cars News

MAY 20, 2010

There are plenty of alternative fuels being banded around as potential long term replacements for petrol – but surely few can be as convenient as sewage. Tags: Biofuels Green cars Latest news biodiesel Energy & Fuels sewage sewage as a biofuel sewage treatment US Environmental Protection Agency.

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Petrol prices hit record high

Green Cars News

APRIL 8, 2010

Petrol prices in the UK have soared past the pre-recession record set back in in July 2008. According to PetrolPrices.com the average cost of fuel in the country now stands at 120 pence per litre for petrol and 120.6 This overtakes the 2008 record when petrol cost 119.7pence a litre- a price [.]. pence for diesel.

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‘Green’ fuel production cut back

Green Cars News

MAY 23, 2011

Fuel producers in Germany have cut their production of E10 as the country continues to suffer from a consumer backlash against the new fuel. From the beginning of this year, German petrol stations have been required to offer the new Super E10 petrol or face fines.

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Choosing your fuel type: Petrol, diesel, hybrid or electric, which one is best for you?

Green Cars News

MAY 29, 2020

When it comes to cars, choosing which fuel type meets your needs best is more important that it’s ever been

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Suzuki undercuts 100g/km with new Swift 1.2 petrol engine

Green Cars News

SEPTEMBER 11, 2014

Suzuki has added a new engine choice to its popular Swift which will allow the model to cut under the 100g/km C02 mark for the first time. Dualjet petrol unit offers a 9.2mpg improvement in fuel economy over the current petrol engine – an improvement of 16 per cent, bringing the offici[.].

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Ford to boost fuel economy of hybrid cars

Green Cars News

JULY 16, 2013

Its hybrid car line-up has come under fire for its fuel consumption: but now Ford has revealed plans to enhance the fuel economy performance of its petrol-electric models. Latest News Green cars Hybrid cars Ford'

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Report: Ethanol not responsible for petrol price drop

Green Cars News

JULY 17, 2012

Ethanol production is not responsible for the decrease in petrol (gasoline) prices – despite recent claims from the US Secretary of Agriculture and the Renewable Fuel Association. Recently it was claimed that ethanol production had helped to lower petrol prices by $0.89 That’s the verdict of two professors from UC Davis and MIT.

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Update on ACCESS fuel economy project

Green Cars News

MAY 9, 2013

A key project is under way in the USA aiming to boost fuel economy of petrol powered light duty vehicles by as much as 30 per cent: without compromising performance. Latest News Green cars'

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Everything you need to know about new petrol station labels

Green Cars News

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

The Department for Transport (DfT) has rolled out a new set of labels at fuel stations across the UK, with the new information to ensure you choose the right fuel for your vehicle.

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US drivers want more fuel economy rather than alternative fuels

Green Cars News

MAY 29, 2010

It goes without saying that we all want our petrol engines to achieve better fuel economy at a lower cost – however, according to a new study, US vehicle owners would rather existing engine choices achieve this goal over opting for higher priced alternative fuel engines.

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Petrol vs diesel: which is best?

Green Cars News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

Petrol or diesel? Unless you choose an all-electric model such as the Nissan Leaf, it’s a question you’ll have to consider before choosing your next c.

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Lead from petrol still pollutes oceans

Green Cars News

JUNE 28, 2012

Lead is still pervasive in the environment despite the slow phasing out of leaded fuels, according to new research from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Leaded petrol has long been banned in many countries, after it was linked to neurological and cardiovascular illnesses.

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Service stations could sell petrol without ethanol

Green Cars News

JULY 28, 2009

Retailers in the US state of Oregon had been required to sell petrol that contains at least 10 per cent ethanol, however, that rule may be about to change. The proposals were introduced after it was discovered that certain classes of engines don’t operate well with ethanol blended fuel.

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E10 petrol: What is it? Can you use E10 fuel in your car?

Green Cars News

MARCH 4, 2020

E10 is not the latest trendy postcode, virus or even pop sensation, but you will be hearing a lot more about it

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Study: Hybrid cars the most cost effective alternative to petrol consumption

Green Cars News

OCTOBER 31, 2012

Amid all the various new technologies and alternative fuels that have been thrust on the motoring world in recent years as alternatives to regular petrol (gasoline) powered vehicles, it appears that hybrid cars are still the most cost effective solution.

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E10 petrol: What is it? Can you use E10 fuel in your car?

Green Cars News

MAY 4, 2020

E10 is not the latest trendy postcode, or coronavirus, but you will be hearing a lot more about it over the next year or so

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Kia to introduce new flex-fuel vehicle

Green Cars News

OCTOBER 27, 2010

Kia Motors introduced a new fuel efficient, ethanol-petrol powered Soul Flex as part of the Salao Internacional do Automovel in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The Soul Flex will be the first Korean flexible fuel vehicle as it can run on an ethanol-petrol mixture or even on 100 per cent ethanol or 100 per cent petrol.

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Petrol vs diesel: what you need to know

Green Cars News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

Petrol or diesel? Unless you choose an all-electric model such as the Nissan Leaf, it’s a question you’ll have to consider before choosing your next c.

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British drivers highest taxed for fuel in Europe

Green Cars News

MARCH 3, 2014

British drivers are still routinely paying the largest proportion of tax on their fuel than any other country in the EU, according to new research by the RAC Foundation shows - despite recent freezes on fuel duty. Currently, 61 per cent of the price of a litre of unleaded petrol and 59 per cent of[.]. Green credentials'

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Odisha guy turns electrical auto into solar-powered automobile

Baua Electric

JULY 18, 2023

There were cases of public changing petrol or diesel automobiles into electrical. ” Patra said high fuel costs forced him to sell off the diesel model. Now, I am free from refilling fuel, battery low or charging issues. Even, this auto rickshaw is pollution free and keeps our environment green and clean.”

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Give credit where it’s due! Hyundai calls for more EV support under Labor’s new CO2 reduction scheme

EV Central

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The federal government’s tough new fuel efficiency standard has been endorsed by Hyundai – but with provisos. The Australian arm of the Korean auto giant wants increased reward for selling zero emissions vehicles in the form of ‘super credits’ so it can keep cheaper C02-emitting petrol and hybrid models in its showrooms longer.

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Get out of the way diesel! Toyota Prado petrol-electric hybrid SUV coming to Australia as soon as 2024

BP to host first green hydrogen refuelling pod at Australian petrol station

cost of Electric vehicles are going to available for petrol vehicle cost.

BPCL plans to set up 1000 EV charging stations

E85 fuel now price competitive with petrol

Are buyers rethinking petrol cars? The Green Piece

Green cars turning motorists away from petrol

Petrol sales fall 20% in five years

Could biodiesel and petrol work in diesel engines?

Earth Day 2024: each day is about reducing emissions | Autocar Professional

Tata introduces next-generation petrol engines

Efficiency tips for petrol vehicles

British firm pulls petrol from thin air!

Toyota admits fuel cell cars will cost more to fill up than petrol models

Toyota Chairman says full EV transition isn’t the answer, advocates for hybrids

Demand for petrol hits lowest level since 2003

Car more than 15 years old? State govts announce discounts for scrapping; 5 things to know about how to scrap an old car – ET Auto

Petrol Alto beats diesel rivals in Green Car Challenge

Toyota’s compact SUV gamble with the Taisor | Autocar Professional

ITM Power makes hydrogen fuel cost breakthrough

Petrol car comeback, as diesel proves pricey

UK petrol prices are competitive, rules OFT

European Commission launches hydrogen fuel cell research

Can sewage be the replacement for petrol?

Petrol prices hit record high

‘Green’ fuel production cut back

Choosing your fuel type: Petrol, diesel, hybrid or electric, which one is best for you?

Suzuki undercuts 100g/km with new Swift 1.2 petrol engine

Ford to boost fuel economy of hybrid cars

Report: Ethanol not responsible for petrol price drop

Update on ACCESS fuel economy project

Everything you need to know about new petrol station labels

US drivers want more fuel economy rather than alternative fuels

Petrol vs diesel: which is best?

Lead from petrol still pollutes oceans

Service stations could sell petrol without ethanol

E10 petrol: What is it? Can you use E10 fuel in your car?

Study: Hybrid cars the most cost effective alternative to petrol consumption

E10 petrol: What is it? Can you use E10 fuel in your car?

Kia to introduce new flex-fuel vehicle

Petrol vs diesel: what you need to know

British drivers highest taxed for fuel in Europe

Odisha guy turns electrical auto into solar-powered automobile

Give credit where it’s due! Hyundai calls for more EV support under Labor’s new CO2 reduction scheme

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