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MAY 29, 2009

With the urban population expected to expand by 50 per cent in the next 20 years there is no quick solution to emission problems. However, electric vehicles have already started to penetrate the country with sales of electric motorcycles expected to hit 110,000 units in the year 2008-2009.

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MAY 7, 2009

Part of the reason for the success are the introduction of more fuel efficient versions of the Fiesta and Ka which have increased their share of the new car market by two percentage points from January-March compared to the same period in 2008. The Ford Ka range boasts low CO2 output from 112g/km, the equivalent of 67.3mpg.

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APRIL 4, 2011

London’s Low Emission Zone (LEZ) which aims to reduce the level of harmful emissions in the Capital is becoming more stringent in early 2012. Originally introduced in 2008 the aim of the LEZ is to discourage heavy diesel vehicles from London’s roads.

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NOVEMBER 6, 2013

At the height of the recession in 2008-2009, the Car Allowance Rebate System (CARS), also known as the "cash for clunkers" program (a similar concept was launched in the UK known as the scrappage scheme) was introduced in the USA to drive new sales and reduce carbon dioxide emissions. Latest News Green cars'

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JULY 3, 2009

Here in the UK we’re so downtrodden by extortionate petrol prices that the prospect of driving fuel efficient green cars carries obvious appeal. However, what about our US neighbours where ‘gas’ prices are distinctly lower and so-called muscle cars are seen as almost iconic and part of the culture?

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OCTOBER 27, 2009

Using a typical UK powerstation mix to account for emissions generated during electricity generation, the Axon PHEV emits just under 50 g/km of CO 2 for the mix of electric and gasoline used in the Government test. By designing light cars and giving them good aerodynamics you can radically lower vehicle emissions.

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NOVEMBER 26, 2009

With the staff of the California Air Resources Board suggesting that the regulations for zero emission vehicles need to be revamped, the board will now conduct a public meeting to determine whether a so-called ‘ZEV II’ will get the green light.

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OCTOBER 19, 2009

An analysis by the Nikkei revealed that carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from four Japanese steelmakers had slumped by 11.1 per cent in the last fiscal year from fiscal 1990 – while those from five major car markers were 39 per cent lower.

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MARCH 10, 2010

A draft report of the US Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Inventory of US Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Sinks: 1990-2008 indicates that transportation emissions fell by 5.7 The report outlines that overall greenhouse has emissions have decreased by 2.9 per cent with CO2 emissions in the transportation sector [.].

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JULY 6, 2009

After enjoying a successful launch of the revised Grand Vitara SZ model range in October 2008, Suzuki has announced the addition of both a 1.6litre petrol engine and a 1.9 DDiS to the three-door model range, with emissions slashed. Tags: Green cars Latest news Suzuki Suzuki Grand Vitara.

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MAY 26, 2009

Car club members in the UK play a key role in reducing congestion, parking problems and carbon emissions according to a report published by TRL (Transport Research Laboratory) this week. Highlights: A reduction in cars: Each car club vehicle replaced 23 cars on average.

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OCTOBER 13, 2009

Generally, any alternative energy form that can help reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions and limit our reliance on fossil fuels is well-received. It finds that biofuels made with grains and oilseeds show a fall in emissions of 60-80 per cent compared to fossil fuels – well above the 35 per cent objective set by the European Union for 2010.

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MARCH 9, 2010

New car emissions fell by their biggest margin yet last year, the latest report from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) reveals. Helped by the recession and the scrappage scheme, new car sold in the UK in 2009 emitted just 149.5g/km per cent on the 2008 figure and 21.2 [.]. km of CO2, down 5.4

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JANUARY 8, 2010

The exhibit, which will highlight green-car technologies from across Magna’s operating units, will also introduce E-Car Systems, Magna’s newly created global operating unit that serves as an integrator to Magna’s range of electrification capabilities. on a fully electric, zero-emission BEV to arrive in the US market in 2011.

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MAY 9, 2010

Currently, transport is responsible for about a quarter of EU CO 2 emissions and also contributes significantly to reduced air quality (particulate matter, NO x , HC and CO) and related health problems, in particular in urban areas. Lower pollutant and noise emissions also have the biggest social, including health benefits in urban areas.

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JUNE 28, 2009

With oil prices surging in the summer of 2008, the annual increase in global emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2) from oil, coal, gas and cement production appear to have halved according to preliminary estimates by the Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency. per cent in 2008, compared to 3.3 per cent in 2007. per cent.

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2009

Carmakers reduced carbon emissions by wildly varying degrees last year with the best performers achieving four to five times larger cuts than the worst. per cent reductions to the average CO2 emissions for cars sold in Europe in 2008. per cent reductions to the average CO2 emissions for cars sold in Europe in 2008.

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APRIL 17, 2009

Biofuels could have doubled the carbon dioxide emissions of the fossil fuels they replace - equivalent to putting half a million extra cars on the road - since a new law adding them to UK fuel came in a year ago, new research published by Friends of the Earth shows. million tonnes of extra carbon dioxide emissions.

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OCTOBER 11, 2009

The areas have been designated as “non-attainment” because their 2006-2008 air quality monitoring data shows they did not meet the agency’s health-based standards. So, as the 2008 air quality data is the most recent, the EPA has used this to make its final designations. For more information, check out the area designations for 2006.

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FEBRUARY 18, 2010

You may think that with a drive to reduce fuel emissions and to save money on fuel consumption, more motorists would be opting for vehicles with smaller engines. According to its figures for 2008, the number of licensed vehicles in [.].

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NOVEMBER 22, 2009

Efforts to increase fuel economy and lower emissions show no signs of losing pace as the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a report revealing a fifth consecutive increase in new vehicle fuel efficiency with a corresponding decrease in average carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. Hybrids are projected to have a 1.8

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DECEMBER 19, 2010

A state-wide limit on the emissions from sources responsible for 80 per cent of California’s greenhouse gas emissions and a price signal aimed at driving long-term investment in cleaner fuels has been endorsed by the California Air Resources Board.

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OCTOBER 13, 2009

The scrappage scheme has put the car industry on track to meet the EU target of 130g/km of CO2 by 2012. That’s the verdict of Clean Green Cars , which launched an investigation that found that average new car CO2 fell by 5.5 km and Audi, which has cut its emissions by 9.6 per cent to 158.2g/km. per cent to 158.2g/km.

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OCTOBER 19, 2009

The eyes of the world may be on developments in electric and hybrid car engineering, but according to Cleantech research firm Pike Research, it is a surge in the number of natural gas vehicles on the road that we should be looking out for. per cent between 2008 and 2015. per cent between 2008 and 2015.

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MAY 26, 2009

Efforts to reduce the emissions of goods transport have proved successful after the results of the joint project KNEG (Climate-Neutral Good Transportation by Road) were presented at the Logistics & Transport fair in Gothenburg, Sweden. The 2008 members managed to reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions by 120,000 tonnes.

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JUNE 22, 2009

Japanese car manufacturer Nissan continues to make progress on its Nissan Green Program 2010 mid-term environmental plan and has now announced an update in its status - along with the announcement of a clean-diesel engine for the Japanese market. Now it will introduce a clean-diesel engine into the Japanese market in spring 2010.

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OCTOBER 29, 2009

It wasn’t until early 2008 that mandatory blends were introduced – and this was quickly followed by a raise from two per cent to three per cent in July of the same year. It is expected that using biodiesel as a substitute to regular diesel should reduce CO2 emissions by 62million tons from 2008 to 2017.

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JULY 27, 2009

Europcar is to give customers information on average CO 2 emissions for each car group as part of its online fleet guide at www.europcar.co.uk. The lowest emissions group features average 130gms CO 2 emissions vehicles. The lowest emissions group features average 130gms CO 2 emissions vehicles.

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APRIL 28, 2009

The so-called HyHIL virtual hybrid test platform was originally launched in 2008 by D2T in partnership with several companies including LMS-Imagine, the Laboratoire de Génie électrique de Grenoble (G2ELAB), Renault and IFP. It uses a suite of generic tools to reproduce and assess the architectures of hybrid cars.

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AUGUST 24, 2009

More than 2,600 Mercedes Benz Atego medium-duty trucks with the automatic start/stop system were sold in the first half of 2009 - that’s an increase of about 1,500 units or 130 per cent compared to the total for the whole of 2008. Indeed 2,000 of the vehicles were sold in Germany alone, an increase of 110 per cent compared to 2008.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2009

EU regulation is striving to cut the CO2 emitted by cars to an average figure of 130 g/km by 2015. Director at the ETA, Andrew Davis, said: “Car makers can build green cars, but they need us to buy them. League table results: Ranking 2008. Country/Average CO2 2008(g/km)/AverageCO2 2007/Rank 2007.

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OCTOBER 14, 2009

Its leading feature is a parallel hybrid system that significantly reduces both fuel consumption and emissions. MFTBC sold about 197,700 vehicles during 2008 and is considered one of Asia’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturers. It is part of the Daimler Trucks Division of Daimler AG.

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2009

Japanese car giant Toyota has released its 2009 sustainability report as it looks to reduce the impact it has on the environment. The report covering April 2008 – March 2009 shows that the company is achieving year-on-year reductions in CO2 emissions and step up its use of green energy. g/km to 145.3

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NOVEMBER 17, 2009

To create true zero emission technology, electricity must come from renewable sources – and now Ford is taking the lead with wind power. From March 2008, all the electric power on the 270acre site has been purchased from renewable sources including hydro, wind and waste generation.

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JUNE 2, 2009

Despite the fact that diesel cars have had limited success in the Japanese market, Subaru is ready to try its luck in the country by launching a diesel model there in 2011. The company first launched its diesel boxer engine in Europe in 2008 and has sold more than 30,000 models. Currently, the diesel version of the car accounts for 54.1

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JUNE 27, 2009

The German manufacturer claims it has been able to deliver significant improvements in its fleet carbon dioxide emissions over the last several years and according to its statistics, the average fuel consumption of all BMW and MINI vehicles registered in Germany in 2008 is 5.9l/km km (40mpg) with an average CO2 rating of 158g/km.

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JULY 20, 2009

In 2008, one in every six new cars sold that emit less than 120 g/km of CO2 was a Peugeot. Peugeot hold the protection of the environment as a key design strength in all its vehicles and is continuously developing them to reduce their emissions to the lowest possible level. The New 207 Economique in Detail.

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