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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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Toyota highlights its eco-factory

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After facing some questionable criticism about its manufacturing processes and how green the Toyota Prius really is, the Japanese manufacturer has hit back with a Press release highlighting its environmentally focused manufacturing. Between 2003 and 2007, CO2 emissions have also been slashed by 36 per cent.

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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.