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AUGUST 30, 2009

The previous government in New Zealand may have proposed a fuel economy standard, but now the new government has announced it will not proceed with those plans. Tags: Green cars Latest news fuel economy fuel economy standard New Zealand. km to 203.8g/km

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NOVEMBER 9, 2012

Mazda’s new estate and saloon model is to give the competition something to worry about, thanks, at least in part, to the inclusion of the firm’s Skyactiv Technologies. The new Mazda6, which is to arrive in the UK in January 2013, will be the second model to make use of the new turbocharged petrol and [.].

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JULY 26, 2009

EcoBoost: This combines direct fuel injection with turbocharging for four- and six-cylinder engines. It can increase fuel economy by as much as 20 per cent and is set to be available on 90 per cent of Ford’s models by 2013.

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APRIL 9, 2012

The Chrysler RAM (pictured) hardly has the look of a fuel efficient vehicle – but it’s clear that with its 2013 design, the focus has been very much on fuel saving.

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DECEMBER 12, 2012

Electric cars have completely taken over in the US as the most energy efficient vehicles available. A new 2013 Fuel Economy Guide published by the US’ Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) places the new Scion iQ EV model at the top of the pack, with a economy rating of 121 mpge (the e stands for ‘equivalent’ [.].

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DECEMBER 27, 2012

The third generation Octavia will be available with four petrol and four diesel engines when it hits UK shores in March 2013. Fuel economy [.]. Every engine – except the entry level 1.2-litre litre petrol and 1.6-litre litre diesels – will come with Start/Stop and brake energy recuperation.

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APRIL 7, 2012

The New York International Auto Show has lived up to its reputation as a showcase of the vehicles of tomorrow: with Nissan unveiling its fifth generation Altima (pictured) at the event. The 2013 version of the Nissan Altima includes a four-cylinder, 2.5litre engine with a targeted fuel economy of 31mpg combined.

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MARCH 28, 2012

The latest edition of the popular Ford Transit commercial van (pictured) is set to be greener than ever thanks to the addition of a 3.5litre EcoBoost V6 engine and an all-new diesel engine. The latest Transit models, which are scheduled to begin production in 2013, will offer a fuel economy improvement of at least 25 [.].

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2012

Honda has updated its sporty coupe hybrid, the CR-Z, with the new to go on sale from January 2013. The new version features increased power levels-now up to 137 PS-up 13 PS- along with subtle revisions to interior and exterior styling.

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NOVEMBER 2, 2012

A new chapter in the history of Honda diesels has been confirmed this week with the imminent arrival of their brand new 1.6-litre Available in the Civic from January 2013, the new engine will offer customers a balance of low emissions, high fuel economy and excellent performance. litre i-DTEC engine.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2012

The engineers behind the Honda Civic’s new sub-100g/km diesel engine have spoke out on the thinking behind its development. Available from January 2013, the 1.6-litre litre diesel unit will combine an impressive 120PS power output with CO2 emissions of 94g/km and a combined fuel economy of 78.5mpg.

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JULY 7, 2009

According to Woo Ki-iong, the secretary general of the committee, only 30 per cent of the vehicles manufactured in 2012 will be regulated under the new system and that number will increase to 60 per cent in 2013 and to 80 per cent in 2014. By 2015 all vehicles will be regulated under the system.

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NOVEMBER 18, 2009

Hybrid electric vehicles meanwhile, offer lower emissions and better fuel economy – typically 10-40 per cent higher than comparable internal combustion engines. Plug-in hybrid programmes are expected to initially focus on the small car segment – this area will account for 82 per cent of sales in 2013.

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MAY 18, 2009

With the addition of the all-new EcoBoost engine, the new 2010 Lincoln MKS feature a powertrain that produces a combination of V-8 power and V-6 fuel economy. The new Lincoln MKS is the first Ford Motor Company vehicle to introduce a premium twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter

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JANUARY 9, 2012

It’s not often we talk about luxury sports cars here at TheGreenCarWebsite.co.uk – but the latest offering from Cadillac promises to be more fuel efficient than ever before.

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APRIL 22, 2009

By 2013, 90 percent of Ford’s North American lineup will be available with EcoBoost engine technology, which is one of Ford’s key initiatives to deliver significant advancements in fuel economy without sacrificing the performance customers want. liter EcoBoost engine operate efficiently at cold start or top speed.

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2009

The primary benefits delivered by the Ford EcoBoost approach include: optimised engine efficiency – fuel consumption and CO2 emissions reduced by up to 20 per cent. opportunity to downsize – large-engine performance, but with the size, weight and fuel economy of a much smaller unit. “With the 2.0-litre “With the 2.0-litre

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APRIL 30, 2009

Reforms to VED have been confirmed as anticipated and the new 13-band system will come into effect from 1st May 2009. This is intended to provide a greater incentive for drivers to choose a lower-carbon car within the class of vehicle they prefer. biodiesel) rose in line with the main fuel duty rate.

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APRIL 21, 2009

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