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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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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

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Transport for London to trial ISA technology

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A reduction in road casualties and the avoidance of speeding penalties - these are the key targets behind Transport for London’s (TFL) six-month trial of Intelligent Speed Adaptation (ISA) technology. This unit can be disabled at the touch of a button and there is also an override system to disable it entirely.

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Smith Electric trucks go stateside

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Darren Kell, CEO of The Tanfield Group Plc, which owns Smith Electric Vehicles, said: “The electric vehicle technology delivered to these customers today can readily be delivered to fleets in every major town and city in North America. 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.