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SEPTEMBER 21, 2009

Now at the Frankfurt Motor Show Ford has announced a new family of petrol engines offering the opportunity to down size engine capacity without suffering a reduction in performance. In fact, fuel consumption and CO2 emissions are reduced by up to 20 per cent compared to a conventional petrol engine. litre and 2.0 “With the 2.0-litre

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AUGUST 21, 2012

August 21, 2012. The Green Piece Column. I don’t know that as a fact, it’s just a fairly safe assumption to make in a world of some one billion cars. Despite the commonplace occurrence of crashes, mechanical failures and manufacturer recalls for petrol and diesel cars, [.].

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2013

Ford has been building the frugal petrol units since 2009 and now produces them at a rate of more than 100,000 every month, up from 65,000 a month in 2012. Production figures for Ford’s EcoBoost engines has hit the two million mark. The two-millionth EcoBoost engine – a four pot 2-litre unit – we[.].

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MARCH 4, 2012

The Renault Megane collection for 2012 will be boosted by the introduction of three new Energy engines: a turbocharged, direct-injection Energy TCE 115di; the Energy dCi 130; and the Energy dCi 110. Energy TCE 115: This is the first Renault petrol engine that includes direct fuel [.]. So what can we expect from the three engines?

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JUNE 12, 2012

BMW is to bring the engine production of its new i8 plug-in hybrid car to the UK, the firm’s sales and marketing manager, Ian Robertson revealed this morning. Speaking at today’s SMMT 2012 International Automotive Summit at Canary Wharf in London, Robertson announced that a new generation 3 cylinder petrol engine for use in the [.].

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APRIL 27, 2012

After receiving a US Department of Energy grant two years ago, Delphi and partners including Hyundai Technical Centre, Wisconsin Engine Research Consultants and the University of Wisconsin-Madison, set about developing a low temperate combustion system using petrol direct-injection compression ignition.

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AUGUST 25, 2011

It has been the best selling car in the US for nine years running – and now Toyota has introduced the seventh generation of the Camry. The 2012 Camry will come with three powertrain choices: a revised 2.5litre, four-cylinder petrol engine; an enhanced 3.5litre V6; and a revised version of the Hybrid Synergy Drive powertrain [.].

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NOVEMBER 20, 2011

Scheduled to go on sale in 2012, the new Audi A1 Sportback will be a five-door version of the well-established three-door Audi A1 model; and will boast remarkable fuel economy figures.

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DECEMBER 27, 2010

Previously its fuel-saving start-stop technology has been limited to hybrid cars and some vehicles in Europe, but now Ford will introduce the devices across its vehicles, including crossovers and SUVS, in North America in 2012.

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FEBRUARY 17, 2011

At its launch at the 2011 Canadian International Auto Show it was revealed that the 2012 Mazda3 will come with the option of Mazda’s new SKYACTIV-G petrol engine and SKYACTIV-Drive automatic transmission.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2009

There are three HDI units available with the C3 (70, 90 and 110 DPFS) as well as four Euro5 petrol engines (1.1, All of the diesel units emit less than 118g/km while the petrol engines emit between 134g/km and 160g/km. There will also be a new third generation petrol unit that will enable the models to emit less than 100g/km of CO2.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2012

The 2012 Geneva Motor Show is taking shape rapidly – and now Ford has revealed plans to introduce an all-new Ford B-MAX at the event. The original B-MAX concept was unveiled at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show and one year on it is set to boast a 1.0litre Ford EcoBoost petrol engine as well as [.].

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APRIL 13, 2010

According to the Joint Operating Environment report from the US Joint Forces Command, surplus oil production capacity could end as early as 2012 with shortages in oil beginning by 2015. Tags: Green credentials diesel oil production Oxford University petrol reserves Sir David King US Military.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2009

Toyota has long been one of the leading carmakers in the world of green cars. As the world’s largest passenger car producer, Toyota continues to lead the field in research and testing a number of new technology vehicles. What is it that makes Toyota, a leader in the field of green car technology?

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AUGUST 23, 2009

seconds making it just as quick as the petrol model, and it has a maximum speed of 100km/h. It will be produced in large volumes as part of the normal Smart range from 2012. It can accelerate from 0-60km/h in 6.5 The first vehicles will be used in the e-mobility Berlin project, and it will also be offered to selected leasing customers.

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JULY 14, 2009

According to the analysis, by eliminating the need for the consumer to buy the large battery pack upfront, the purchase price of an electric car becomes competitive. With expected battery prices, as well as Federal tax incentives, these vehicles could cost around $7,500 less than a similar petrol powered car.

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JULY 23, 2009

Their forthcoming supercar the Bentley Continental Supersports has at its heart the company’s first dual fuel engine, capable of running on petrol but also, and importantly, on bioethanol (E85). seconds, and a top speed of 204mph!

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JULY 13, 2011

litre petrol units and a 1.4-litre The third generation of Toyota’s supermini, the Yaris, is now available to order ahead of first deliveries this September. The Japanese carmaker has decided to keep the Yaris’ engine line up unchanged – so motorists have a choice of 1.0-litre litre and 1.33-litre litre D-4D turbo diesel.

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AUGUST 24, 2011

litre TFSI petrol engine and an electric motor, fuel consumption will be in excess of 44mpg on the combined cycle and CO2 emissions of less than 148g/km. German carmaker Audi has finally confirmed the production of its Hybrid A8 luxury saloon. Combining a 2.0 Currently the 3.0 TDI-powered A8 has the lowest CO2 emissions in [.].

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MAY 28, 2009

Engineers at the VW Group are working on two 600cc two-cylinder turbo-charged units - one diesel and one petrol - with fuel economy predicted to be around 95mpg. goes on sale in 2010 with the Audi model likely to follow in 2012. The model has a distinctive body with a gaping grille, beefy wheel-arches and neat headlamps.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2011

Mazda’s all-new CX-5 model will be the first car in the UK to use the car maker’s new fuel efficiency Skyactiv technology. The ground-breaking technology will make its debut in the new compact SUV when UK sales begin in 2012.

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2009

However, with Japanese rivals such as Toyota and Honda having burst into an early lead in the green car race and Chinese manufacturers challenging the dominance of the traditional ‘big name’ manufacturers, is there room for the new GM to succeed? How GM hopes to recover. Starting from 2010 its 2.4l

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OCTOBER 27, 2009

A new UK car manufacturer, Axon Automotive has previewed its plug-in hybrid electric vehicle at the Milton Keynes Science Festival. The vehicle combines full electric mode for short distance travel and uses a petrol or bioethanol powered engine for long distance or motorway travel. Axon Automotive Ltd. Axon Automotive Ltd.

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DECEMBER 3, 2009

The Ampera’s electric battery has a range of 300 miles with the aid of a small petrol engine after the first 40 miles of pure electrical range. The car is expected to be available in the UK in 2012 and the Government is keen to try and secure its production at the Vauxhall Ellesmere Port plant in Merseyside.

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JUNE 2, 2009

A unique joint project between carmaker Volvo and Swedish energy supplier Vattenfall is to see the production of battery-powered Volvos featuring plug-in hybrid technology as early as 2012. “In fact, I would go so far as to say that the plug-in electrical hybrid we will launch in 2012 will be a true dream car.

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JULY 7, 2009

The UK is also leading the way in establishing electric car infrastructure thanks to the advent of the Ultra Low Carbon Vehicle Demonstrator scheme which will put £25million towards the creation of the world’s largest network of electric vehicle recharging stations.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2009

Those who think they are the natural successor for full hybrids as we continue the movement towards lower emission driving will be thrilled with Volvo’s plans to unveil a plug-in hybrid car by 2012 (see article ). In the West it appears that plug-in hybrids are an attractive solution.

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APRIL 30, 2009

16. * +3% for diesel cars. From 2012/13 the scales will be reviewed, while retaining the incentive to purchase the lowest emitting vehicles. The company car tax bands will be extended so that they increase by 1% with every 5g CO2 per kilometre increase in emissions, in a linear manner from the 10% starting point. Emissions g/km.

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APRIL 16, 2009

However, it is also fully flex fuel capable and offers customers a choice of petrol or E85 without any reduction in performance or increase in emissions. More production will follow at a new facility in Saltillo, Mexico, from the 2012 model year. Tags: Chrysler Green cars Latest news V-6 engines.

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JULY 27, 2009

Announcing nearly £2 billion of investment (4 trillion Korean Won) in “green growth” the group has said it is aiming to become one of the world’s top four manufacturers of low emission vehicles by 2012 – the date it has slated for the introduction of fuel cell electric vehicles on the Korean market. billion (9.3

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APRIL 21, 2009

Related Links Government to offer £5,000 to boost green cars Electric shock as sales of green cars reverse With or without incentives, these are still likely to be a specialisedpurchase. Electric cars remain dependent on the development of better,affordable batteries. to charge overnight.

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APRIL 21, 2009

Audi Volkswagen-owned company exploring PHEVs Metroproject Quattro Sub-compact PHEV Concept Car shown October 2007; PHEV of A1 Sportback under consideration Bright Automotive For-profit spin off from Rocky Mountain Institute designing lightweight PHEVs, successor to RMIs 1990s "Hypercar" concept. Ford Escape PHEV-40 around 2012.

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APRIL 16, 2009

Whats more, the General promises the Volt will be the foundation for a slew of cars to be sold worldwide. It will appear in Europe next year as the Opel Ampera and in Australia as the Holden Volt in 2012. Not really sure where all the money is going, but it seems like the Volt is already over-priced and under performing.

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