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Daimler launches sale of New Fuso Canter Eco Hybrid Truck

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Although the new Canter Eco Hybrid is based on the model launched in 2006, its second generation has been completely revised. NO x and particulate emissions are 30% lower than the limits set by Japan’s current emission standard (JP09), which has been in effect since 2010. km/liter (30 mpg US, 7.8

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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. Tags: Emissions Europe Policy. Source: DfT. Click to enlarge.

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Berkeley Lab releases 8th edition of databook on China’s energy and environment; finding the “missing” energy consumption

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Compared to 2005-2006, it has probably doubled its presence. Levels of sulfur dioxide, a pollutant emitted largely by power plants, and chemical oxygen demand, a measure of organic pollution in the water, are down even as CO 2 emissions have continued to rise. There are bright spots in the data on China’s environment.

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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 predecessor of the new Polo GTI first switched over to turbo technology in 2006. Weighing 1,194 kg, the Polo GTI accelerates to 100 km/h in 6.9 seconds and reaches a top speed of 229 km/h. Combined fuel consumption is 5.9 liter turbo engine—consumed 7.9

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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.

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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. It aims to eventually cut this amount down to zero.

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