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Top 10 green cars at Frankfurt

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Here we offer our pick of the top 10 green cars at the IAA Frankfurt Motor Show: Ford Focus EcoNetic – With its start/stop engine technology, the Ford Focus EcoNetic promises to break the 100g/km carbon dioxide (CO2) threshold with emissions of just 99g/km. Volkswagen e-up! It is set to debut in 2013.

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Chrysler outlines new strategy

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According to Ferrero, the Chrysler Group will be a global centre of engineering competence for hybrid and electric vehicles, both for the Fiat Group and the Chrysler Group. Its new V6 family will replace all existing V6 engines from 2.7-4.0litres Battery electric vehicles will follow.

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Renault to introduce brand new vehicle

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The successor of the old Megane, the Renault Fluence will be launched with a series of engines, with all diesel models having a carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions rating of 119g/km and qualifying for the Renault eco2 signature. In total there will be two petrol versions: a 1.6 16V 110hp with automatic transmission; and a 2.0

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Fisker on track to meet production target

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How many times have we read about various green car concepts that come to nothing? However, if you were expecting the Fisker Karma to be another example of a green car that got away, then it seems you got one wrong. Of course all this technology comes at a price - it will retail for around $87,000.

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Electric shock for government plans

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As many as a fifth of Britain’s 34 million motorists are planning to buy an electric car within the next five years or would consider doing so. It is actively promoting the purchase of electric vehicles long before there is any chance of manufacturers making them widely available.&#.

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Interview with Dr. Wolfgang Schneider, Ford of Europe

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Question: Can you tell explain Ford’s strategy for introducing greener cars? Ecoboost is a petrol engine technology that gets more out of the same engine. We may be a little later to introduce a production electric vehicle but we think more impact comes from a mass solution. The first stage is where we’re at right now.

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Call to support current generation of electric vehicles

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The European Association for Battery Electric Vehicles -Going-Electric -has written an open letter to Transport Secretary, Geoff Hoon following the announcement of a £250m programme of support for electric vehicles. Second, electric quadricycles should be included in the scheme.

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