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EcoBoost system arrives with new Ford Edge

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Thanks to the use of the EcoBoost system, fuel economy for the new Ford Edge is 30 per cent better than it was when the vehicle was launched in 2006. Tags: Ford Green cars Latest news Chicago Auto Show EcoBoost system Ford EcoBoost system Ford Edge new Ford EcoBoost new Ford Edge.

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VW Beetle TDI diesel to go on sale this summer

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From 1998-2006 it featured a 1.9litre turbocharged four-cylinder diesel engine – but since then the engine has been radically revised in order to [.]. Having been unveiled at the Chicago Auto Show, Volkswagen has now decided to introduce its new Beetle TDI diesel model this summer. The New Beetle has a lengthy history with diesel engines.

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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. Tags: Green cars Latest news Toyota eco-factory how green is Toyota Toyota Prius. It aims to eventually cut this amount down to zero.

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Transport for London to trial ISA technology

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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. Tags: Green cars Latest news Department of Transport Intelligent Speed Adaptation technology ISA technology Transport for London.

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Biofuels research awarded millions in funding

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The grants come from the US Departments of Energy and Agriculture under a joint DOE-USDA program that began in 2006. Tags: Biofuels Green cars Latest news bioenergy biofuels funding biofuels research Department of Energy.

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Mercedes-Benz hybrid bus to make world debut

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A total of 36 buses equipped with fuel cell drivers have already performed well in service with 12 public transport operators as part of the CUTE test carried out by the European Union from 2003 to 2006. 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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Smith Electric trucks go stateside

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Newton was launched in the UK by Smith Electric Vehicles in 2006. Powered by the latest Lithium-Ion batteries and a 120kw electric motor, the Smith Newton has a top speed of 50mph (80km) and a range in excess of 100 miles (160km) on a full charge. It can be recharged in six hours.