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Ford Fiesta ECOnetic wins ALD Automotive/Shell Marathon with 90.6 mpg US; benefits of smart driving techniques

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l/100 km) and CO 2 emissions of 87 g/km, shoed that smarter driving can dramatically reduce the cost of running a family car. EcoBoost also took part, with drivers Paul and Doug Clifton, from BBC South, producing 61.93 The super-frugal Ford Fiesta ECOnetic, which features an official combined fuel consumption of 85.6 mpg UK (71.3

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Mitsubishi Motors to Premiere the European-spec i-MiEV at the 2010 Paris Motor Show

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The price of the European-spec i-MiEV will differ by country but will be set to around €33,000 – €35,000 (US$41,900 - US$44,400) or equivalent so that the final cost to the customer after government incentives (where applicable) remains under €30,000 (US$38,000) or equivalent in a majority of the countries in which it is sold.

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President Obama announces nearly $4B public-private investment in energy upgrades to buildings; $2B government commitment

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Under the ESPC program, new energy efficient equipment is installed at Federal facilities at no up-front cost to the government. The cost of the improvements is paid for over time with energy costs saved on utility bills, and the private sector contractors guarantee the energy savings.

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UK Car production Falls – Again

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Government must work in partnership with industry to deliver market regulations that support consumers and industry, including measures to address the UK’s high cost of energy and the signing of trade deals built on free and fair trade. Sources: Autocar, BBC and SSMT.

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Harmful particles identified in study could be cut with LPG

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The news unveiled by the BBC this week that children are at greater risk from harmful small particles in traffic pollution will have alarmed many motorists. The rise in popularity of LPG Autogas is also due to the cost savings that can be enjoyed.

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Which carmakers are struggling with the UK ZEV mandate targets?

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This is spread across potential fines, or the cost of paying for credits to meet requirements. Ford is also looking to cut 800 jobs from its UK workforce, according to the BBC. The SMMT warned that the UK market is facing a £1.8 billion bill for compliance for those missing the 22% passenger-car target.

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Electric-Car Fans Rally Around the Volt - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

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How Real, How Soon, and What Must Happen Next,” which concludes the costs of creating an automotive market dominated by electric and hybrid cars are prohibitively high for the foreseeable future – as high as $49 billion for Europe alone (along with another $21 billion for battery-charging infrastructure). The group pointed to a B.C.G.

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