Green Cars News

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

So that was the week that was, with the team having attended a Mazda driving day (look for reviews of the CX-5 petrol automatic and new Mazda2 soon) as well as top secret meetings about all the exciting things coming in 2019 (ssshhhhhh!).

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Green Cars News

FEBRUARY 11, 2010

Previously one of the biggest polluters in the Volkswagen line-up, the all-new Touareg Hybrid promises to give the gas-guzzling SUV a new, greener image. The new Touareg itself will offer a range of conventional petrol and diesel engine options, [.].

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Green Cars News

MAY 1, 2019

Range Rover’s flagship SUV has been updated for 2019, and can now be ordered with a new 3.0-litre litre straight-six mild hybrid petrol engine.

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Green Cars News

JUNE 28, 2009

The vehicle, a two-door, off-road luxury SUV has been derived from the Land Rover LR2 except for the fact that it includes new hybrid powertrains. The Land-e concept form allows its drivers to run in petrol only, electric only, or hybrid modes. The technology is expected to cost around $650million to develop.

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Green Cars News

JULY 26, 2009

Ford Australia will invest A$230million into a number of environmentally focused projects including the first global rear-wheel drive application of the company’s turbocharged, petrol direct-injection 2.0l Tags: Ford Green cars Latest news Ford Australia Ford Falcon Ford Territory.

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Plug In India

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Our Indian car makers can also sell well. But our Indian car makers are not launching small electric cars. All our car makers are launching one SUV after another. Indian car makers are just not in sync with the aspirations of millions of Indians. That just shows how huge the market is in China.

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Green Cars News

AUGUST 18, 2009

So is this scheme green at all? Well, it seems that Americans, while not necessarily ‘over’ their love of large, gas guzzling cars, are at least taking steps in the right direction. Indeed six of the top 10 trade-ins are SUVs with two mini-vans and two pick-up trucks rounding out the list. Faye Sunderland.

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Green Cars News

JULY 6, 2009

After enjoying a successful launch of the revised Grand Vitara SZ model range in October 2008, Suzuki has announced the addition of both a 1.6litre petrol engine and a 1.9 Suzuki claims it has a unique offering in the SUV market in that no other manufacturer currently offers this choice of engines in a compact SUV style.

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Green Cars News

MAY 5, 2009

engine with an Atkinson-cycle engine - such as those used in Ford’s Escape Hybrid SUV. petrol-electric hybrid vehicle. Tags: Ford Green cars Latest news SAE 2009 World Congress thermoelectric energy regeneration. One of the goals of the study was to look into the expected output of a TE generator in such an engine.

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Green Cars News

NOVEMBER 24, 2011

According to the German carmaker, it closes the gap between a conventional Volkswagen Passat Estate and the Volkswagen Tiguan SUV. It will feature two turbocharged direct injection petrol engines with 118kW and 155kW; [.].

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Green Cars News

JULY 30, 2011

Ford has revealed the fuel economy figures for the new Ford Explorer – and it will be the most fuel efficient seven-passenger SUV on the market. The engine combines petrol direct injection and turbocharging with smaller overall displacement, and [.].

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Green Cars News

DECEMBER 27, 2010

Previously its fuel-saving start-stop technology has been limited to hybrid cars and some vehicles in Europe, but now Ford will introduce the devices across its vehicles, including crossovers and SUVS, in North America in 2012.

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Green Cars News

AUGUST 6, 2009

On the road, the two-mode plug-in hybrid system can use any combination of electric or petrol power to move the vehicle depending on the conditions. GM is hopeful that the Buick plug-in hybrid will be the first commercially available plug-in SUV from a major car manufacturer.

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Green Cars News

MAY 10, 2009

The concept is adapted from a hybrid transmission designed by Allison for transit buses and has previously only been incorporated into rear-wheel-drive transmissions with the hope of reducing the fuel consumption of heavier and larger passenger trucks and SUVs.

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Green Cars News

FEBRUARY 17, 2011

Volkswagen has released more details about the latest compact SUV model, the Tiguan, ahead of its public debut at the Geneva Motor Show next month. It will be available with a comprehensive range of refined TSI petrol [.]. The new Tiguan will sport a new look and new technologies with improved fuel consumption and reduced emissions.

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Green Cars News

AUGUST 20, 2012

The vehicle, which will be manufactured in Korea, will include a host of different diesel and petrol engines [.]. Keep your eyes peeled for the new Kia Sorento (pictured) – due to go on sale later in the year, it will boast a host of changes focusing on improving its fuel economy and lowering its emissions.

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Green Cars News

SEPTEMBER 29, 2011

Mazda’s all-new CX-5 model will be the first car in the UK to use the car maker’s new fuel efficiency Skyactiv technology. The ground-breaking technology will make its debut in the new compact SUV when UK sales begin in 2012.

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Green Cars News

AUGUST 26, 2009

Question: Following the recent announcement of Tesla Motors joining the SMMT, do you envisage other electric car producers joining? It includes further improvements in conventional petrol and diesel powertrains, as well as a variety of electric, hybrid and fuel cell capabilities. TheGreenCarWebsite.co.uk

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Green Cars News

SEPTEMBER 8, 2009

Of those interested, almost half said they would be willing to pay five-10 per cent more for a PHEV compared to a standard petrol vehicle; with 17 per cent even willing to pay between 20 and 50 per cent more. Tags: Electric cars Green cars Hybrid cars Latest news.

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Green Cars News

AUGUST 30, 2009

TFSI: Part of Audi’s philosophy in addressing efficiency is downsizing and so it’s no surprise to see a new turbocharged petrol direct injection 1.2 TDI clean diesel Quattro: The vehicle will use the same engine that made its debut in the Q7 SUV. Let’s take a look at each one: Audi A3 and A3 Sportback 1.2

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EV Adoption

MARCH 15, 2021

According to the company, the pickup will be open for pre-orders in the second quarter of 2021, with deliveries starting “as early as 2023.” – March 10, via Green Car Reports. Honda of America sales chief Dave Gardner told reporters one of the electric SUVs will be from the Honda brand, while the other will be an Acura.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

However," he continued, "If carmakers decide not to take advantage of this offer, AFS Trinity intends to raise the funds to begin modifying existing hybrids or manufacture its own 150 mpg SUVs and, eventually, 250 mpg sedans. Daimler/Mercedes Took over Daimler/Chrysler Sprinter PHEV program.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Blending the MPG of SUVs and small cars understates the real consumption and rewards automakers for building gas hogs and unsafe micro cars which makes people want to buy "safe" gas hogs. GM is making strides increasing their cars fuel economy. If this is there best plan, bankrupty is coming. Posted by: Nick K. |

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