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APRIL 7, 2010

We may be on the brink of an exciting new automotive era powered by alternative fuels – but CO2 emissions from fossil fuels are still expected to increase this year. Tags: Global warming Green cars Latest news emissions ethanol fossil fuels fuel prices oil prices petrol prices.

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OCTOBER 21, 2010

London Mayor Boris Johnson has confirmed the introduction of a new ‘Greener Vehicle Discount’ that will allow vehicles which emit 100g/km of CO2 or less to travel through the capital’s city centre without paying the congestion charge.

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JUNE 16, 2009

A consortium, including Alternative Fuel Technology Inc, is seeking funding available through the Federal Transit Administration’s Transit Investments for Greenhouse Gas and Energy Reduction (TIGGER) programme in a bit to convert 20 hybrid diesel electric buses to hybrid dimethyl-ether (DME)-electric propulsion.

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JULY 21, 2009

Volvo believes the principal of hybrid cars being exempt from the charge is outdated. Currently, only alternative fuel vehicles are exempt from the London Congestion Charge. Their outputs currently range from 89g/km of carbon dioxide (CO2) to 219g/km of CO2. Green Car of the Year. Its own S40 1.6

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2009

Fiat has the lowest average CO2 emissions figure on all cars sold in Europe the latest figures show. During the first half of 2009, Fiat’s average of all its cars sold in Europe dropped to 129.1 During the first half of 2009 around 65,000 Fiat Natural Power cars, with an average of 115.8

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AUGUST 20, 2010

Motorists in New Zealand are increasingly turning to the power of diesel to reduce CO2 emissions and boost fuel efficiency, the country's Motor Trade Association (MTA) reveals. Tags: Latest news alternative fuel diesel engine fuel economy MTA petrol.

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JULY 19, 2009

A report, prepared by Ricardo, has been published by the UK Department for Transport outlining the potential of various technologies in reducing carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. It then summarises which technologies are the most promising in terms of CO2 benefits with all these additional issues factored in.

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JULY 22, 2009

The discussions focussed on the potential gains to be made in the areas of Fuels and Fuel Economy, Electrification and Traffic Management, each of which were examined through a series of provocative presentations and workshop sessions. If the transport sector gets fixed, that has an enormous downward impact on both fuel and CO2”.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2009

Toyota has long been one of the leading carmakers in the world of green cars. The first manufacturer to produce a full production hybrid, in the form of the iconic Prius, Toyota has also made significant advancements in the development of electric, hydrogen and alternative fuel vehicles. TheGreenCarWebsite.co.uk

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JUNE 13, 2009

The Daily 65C14G cage tipper has just completed a six-month trial on recycling and street cleansing operations for Camden Council during which it recorded a 62 per cent carbon dioxide (CO2) saving over its diesel engine equivalents. Liquid biomethane is considered an environmentally sound fuel that can be directly substituted for natural gas.

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MARCH 23, 2011

In total, 1678 vehicles are now registered under the new ‘Greener Vehicle Discount’ scheme which permits all vehicles with emissions under 100g/km CO2 and Euro 5 compliant to travel through central London without incurring the [.].

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FEBRUARY 2, 2011

The Alternative Fuel Discount (AFD) closed to new applicants and in its place came the new Greener Vehicle Discount, which meant for the first time, a whole new array of [.].

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2009

Paul who writes for TheGreenCarWebsite.co.uk, has been shortlisted for the prestigious ‘Green Motoring Journalist of the Year Award’, so good luck to him and we will of course inform you of how it goes on the night of the awards. Tags: Green credentials fleets GreenFleet awards Guild Hall.

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JULY 15, 2009

Although the report also investigated other motoring habits such as attitude to drink-driving, texting at the wheel and drug-driving, yielding some disappointing results for the UK’s youngsters, the results of attitudes to green issues were much better. Tags: Green credentials green RAC report young.

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AUGUST 5, 2009

Following a challenge to the Mayor of London, lead by carmaker Volvo, the Mayor agreed to a review of the Congestion Charge alternative fuel exemptions that, Volvo believes is unfairly biased against hybrid cars over other low-emitting vehicles. ’ Tags: Volvo Boris Johnson congestion charge hybrid london.

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APRIL 27, 2009

The LBM powered Daily emitted just 2,771 kg of CO2 over this period, compared with 7,295 kg for the equivalent diesel model. Commenting on the results, Martin Flach, Product Director at Iveco says: “The trial demonstrated a 62 per cent saving in CO2 over diesel and highlighted the suitability of LBM as a high quality fuel.

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MAY 14, 2009

As a pioneer in the luxury market, Bentley is paving the way for a customer shift towards alternative fuels. By 2012, all Bentley models will be available with flex fuel technology. Overall, Bentley has committed to reduce the CO2 performance of its fleet by 15% by 2012.

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APRIL 21, 2009

Ford Chairman and CEO Bill Ford at 2006 Shareholders Meeting ) GM top 12/31/07 [GM Vice Chairman Bob] Lutz, 75, is undergoing a green conversion in the twilight of his career. "I We saw Toyota getting highly beneficial rub-off from their Prius success, which permitted them to cloak themselves in the mantle of total greenness," says Lutz.

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