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UK DfT Report Finds That While a Majority of the Public Still Thinks Individuals Should Limit Car Use to Benefit Environment, Support for Measures Drops

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Attitudes towards measures to reduce car emissions. The report for the Department for Transport is based on a survey module included in the Office for National Statistics’ Opinions (Omnibus) survey which has been carried out each August since 2006. Source: DfT. Click to enlarge.

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VW Premieres New Polo GTI; Textbook Downsizing Results in 25% Reduction in Fuel Consumption from Predecessor

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L/100km (40 mpg US)—equivalent to CO 2 emissions of 139 g/km. The tradition of the sporty top Polo model versions reaches back nearly a 25 years and is based on the Polo CoupĂ© G40 from 1986—the first car ever to be equipped with a mechanical G-charger. Weighing 1,194 kg, the Polo GTI accelerates to 100 km/h in 6.9

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Toyota highlights its eco-factory

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The plant sends no waste to landfill and has reduced the amount incinerated by 82 per cent to 730 tonnes from 1999 to 2006. Between 2003 and 2007, CO2 emissions have also been slashed by 36 per cent. Tags: Green cars Latest news Toyota eco-factory how green is Toyota Toyota Prius.

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Transport for London to trial ISA technology

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In addition, the trial will be used to monitor driver behaviour, journey times and the effect that driving within the speed limit has on emissions. . Research on ISA technology has now been ongoing for more than 10 years and includes a major ISA-UK project funded by the Department for Transport between 2001 and 2006.

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Smith Electric trucks go stateside

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The Smith Newton provides depot-based truck fleets with a realistic, zero emissions transport solution that both lowers greenhouse gas emissions and helps improve air quality in our urban centres.”. Newton was launched in the UK by Smith Electric Vehicles in 2006.

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Mercedes-Benz hybrid bus to make world debut

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According to the company, the Citaro FuelCELL Hybrid represents a step towards zero emission public transport and an important element in the development of the mobility solutions of the future. Compared with previous fuel cell buses it will consume much less hydrogen thanks to a hybrid drive with a sophisticated control unit.