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BCG study finds conventional automotive technologies have high CO2 reduction potential at lower cost; stiff competition for electric cars

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Conventional automotive technologies have significant emission-reduction potential, according to a draft of the Boston Consulting Group’s (BCG) latest report on automotive propulsion, Powering Autos to 2020. —“Powering Autos to 2020” (draft). —“Powering Autos to 2020” (draft).

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VW releases diesel variant Scirocco

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Refined, powerful and with remarkable economy figures, the new performance diesel variant of the Scirocco GT has now been released for order by Volkswagen. Yet its emissions are a mere 139g/km of carbon dioxide (CO2). Tags: Green cars Latest news Volkswagen Scirocco GT Volkswagen Scirocco VW VW Scirocco.

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How Ford broke the 70mpg barrier with new Focus

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The next generation Ford Focus ECOnetic was revealed at the IAA Frankfurt Motor Show in September and will be made available with optional Ford Auto Start-Stop. It also includes regenerative charging, low tension front end accessory drive and it is powered by a 1.6litre Duratorq TDCi engine that has a standard diesel particulate filter.

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VW unveils the Up! Lite concept

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This five-seat concept includes a newly designed 0.8TDI two-cylinder turbo-diesel engine that delivers power of 38kW. The vehicle is capable of 70mpg highway with reduced carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions at an eye-catching 65g/km. This new family of models is expected to launch by the end of 2011 with VW executives hinting that the Up!

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Range Rover with improved fuel economy heading to UK

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Following its worldwide launch at the New York International Auto Show, the new 2010 Range Rover, including the 2010 Range Rover Sport and Discovery 4, will head to the UK as part of the London Motorexpo event. Tags: Green cars Latest news Freelander land rover Land Rover Discovery Range Rover Range Rover Sport.

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BMW focuses on efficient dynamics

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It also put forward a new 3.0litre twin turbo diesel with 2,000 bar injection pressure; as well as an eight speed automatic transmission. km (40mpg) with an average CO2 rating of 158g/km. km (40mpg) with an average CO2 rating of 158g/km. Tags: BMW Green cars Latest news efficientdynamics VALVETRONIC engine.

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BMW to launch EfficientDynamics model

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The car has a 2.0litre four-cylinder diesel engine with an all-aluminium crankcase, and a host of EfficientDynamics features such as auto start stop, brake energy regeneration and electric power steering. It has a carbon dioxide (CO2) rating of just 109g/km and has fuel consumption of 57.4mpg.

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