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AUGUST 17, 2009

The proposals are the subject of a new consultation launched earlier this month by the Higher Education Funding Council for England (Hefce), and they could mean universities will have to cut their carbon emissions by 50 per cent (compared with 1990 levels) over the next few years.

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MAY 28, 2012

The vehicle has been refreshed both inside and out and boasts lower emissions across the entire line-up – including a 1.1litre diesel engine that emits just 84g/km of carbon dioxide (CO2) while delivering 88.3mpg. According [.].

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MAY 26, 2009

The 2008 members managed to reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions by 120,000 tonnes. The reduction was distributed with 70,500 tonnes from the use of more fuel efficient trucks; 36,000 tonnes from low blending of bio-diesel into fossil diesel; and 13,400 tonnes from training in eco-driving.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2009

The C3, which was Citroen’s first production vehicle fitted with a stop-start system, will feature controlled weight and aerodynamics that contribute to its low fuel consumption and carbon dioxide (CO2) emission levels. All of the diesel units emit less than 118g/km while the petrol engines emit between 134g/km and 160g/km.

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JULY 26, 2009

In addition the company will introduce an advanced liquid injection LPG system for the Falcon beginning in 2010, with initial analysis indicating that the LPG technology can cut carbon dioxide (CO2) levels by around 12 per cent. Tags: Ford Green cars Latest news Ford Australia Ford Falcon Ford Territory.

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NOVEMBER 2, 2009

Perhaps its indicative of the Toyota Prius’s standing in the green car world that it is seen as the standard bearer that most new vehicles aim to surpass. By contrast, the Ford Fiesta Econetic diesel has an emissions rating of 98g/km. However, the Ford Fiesta is one vehicle that appears to have edged out its rival.

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JUNE 4, 2009

So it is welcome news to read about the efforts that have been made by Volvo Trucks to reduce its carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from transport to and from the company’s European factories. According to Ake Niklasson, the CEO of Volvo Logistics, the aim is to reduce CO2 emissions by 20 per cent by 2010.

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JULY 11, 2009

Now Audi has introduced its fuel consumption optimised version of the A4 mid-size saloon car, the A4 2.0l It consumes an average of 4.6litres of diesel per 100 kilometres and emits just 120g/km of carbon dioxide (CO2). Tags: Audi Green cars Latest news Audi A4 new Audi A4. It reaches 62mph in 9.5

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NOVEMBER 9, 2009

Manufacturers continue to make efforts to slash carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, and now Citroen has introduced two new greener power plants to its C5 range. 16V 143hp unit; and a new 2.0HDi 16V 160hp diesel that replaces the 2.2HDi 16V 173hp engine. In comes a new BMW co-developed 1.6i Both are Euro V rated.

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JUNE 22, 2009

Japanese car manufacturer Nissan continues to make progress on its Nissan Green Program 2010 mid-term environmental plan and has now announced an update in its status - along with the announcement of a clean-diesel engine for the Japanese market.

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JUNE 10, 2009

A technology challenge has been launched by the UK Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership in an effort to provide a platform for promising innovations to be showcased to leading figures within the automotive industry. The target is to produce mainstream passenger cars with carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions below 80g/km.

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JUNE 13, 2009

In recent weeks, news stories have broken about a Ferrari hybrid supercar in development as well as the launch of the McLaren P11 Supercar, which features a diesel V8 engine and regenerative braking. This means the combustion of hydrogen is only 25 per cent efficient and of course, the carbon in the petrol does not magically disappear.

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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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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 19, 2009

With car buyers continuing to demand vehicles with better fuel consumption and lower emissions, Mercedes Benz is adding two new BlueEFFICIENCY four-cylinder models to its engine line-up for the new E-Class. The saloon car will accelerate from 0-100km/h in 10.2 seconds and reach a top speed of 130mph.

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JUNE 13, 2009

TDI CR engine and is sure to be a hit with fleet operators looking to reduce their costs thanks to its impressive fuel efficiency and emission statistics - it emits just 114g/km of carbon dioxide (CO2). This means that monthly company car tax for 40 per cent band taxpayers is a mere £69.62 The GreenLine uses a new manual 1.6

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JULY 2, 2009

The fuel cells will be charged with hydrogen gas, which is then converted into electricity, water and carbon dioxide (CO2) via a chemical reaction. Compared with normal diesel or petrol powered engines, fuel cells produce much less CO2 and no emissions at all of particulates and nitrogen oxides.

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APRIL 17, 2009

Biofuels could have doubled the carbon dioxide emissions of the fossil fuels they replace - equivalent to putting half a million extra cars on the road - since a new law adding them to UK fuel came in a year ago, new research published by Friends of the Earth shows. million tonnes of extra carbon dioxide emissions.

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MAY 16, 2009

As part of its efforts to go green, Volkswagen is placing a clear emphasis on downsizing as it proved with two new engines at the 30 th Vienna Engine Symposium. The manufacturer has introduced a 1.2litre TSI petrol engine and a 1.6litre TDI diesel, both of which will be available to order with the new Polo and Golf later this year.

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2009

Plans to introduce a full hybrid have been scrapped by Volvo – and in its place will be a series produced plug-in diesel hybrid. The vehicle, which will be introduced as early as 2012, will support a 31 mile all-electric range and for longer distances will turn to its diesel engine for a combined range of around 746 miles.

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AUGUST 31, 2009

The successor of the old Megane, the Renault Fluence will be launched with a series of engines, with all diesel models having a carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions rating of 119g/km and qualifying for the Renault eco2 signature. In total there will be two petrol versions: a 1.6 16V 110hp with automatic transmission; and a 2.0

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JUNE 13, 2009

The most powerful production engine in the history of the Marque improves fuel economy by 13-17 per cent and reduces carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions by 12-15 per cent compared to the existing 2.7HDi V6 208hp unit. The engine also comes with a diesel particulate filter which helps to drive CO2 emissions down to 195g/km.

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DECEMBER 1, 2009

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. All of these features combine so that the vehicle can now target carbon dioxide (CO2) emission levels at a meagre 99g/km with a combined fuel economy of 74.2mpg.

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OCTOBER 5, 2009

Last month we told you how the new Audi A3 model could potentially break the 100g/km carbon dioxide (CO2) threshold – and now we have further details about this eagerly anticipated new car. The diesel 1.6 TDI A3 has fuel consumption in the region of 56mpg and CO2 emissions of 109g/km; while the petrol 1.4

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AUGUST 11, 2009

Toyota’s efforts at producing clean, green vehicles have expanded far beyond the Prius and the Camry, with the Verso just the latest of its models to clean up its act. D-CAT 150 clean diesel engine that includes a slick and intelligent six-speed automatic transmission.

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MAY 10, 2009

It is already on sale in the UK and delivers potential fuel savings up to 20 per cent in heavy urban traffic and a reduction in carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions of eight per cent. Tags: Green cars Latest news Freelander land rover Land Rover Discovery Range Rover Range Rover Sport.

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NOVEMBER 4, 2009

He outlined the company’s goals across a number of areas: - Diesels: Fiat diesel engines will be adapted into Chrysler applications, and starting on Euro5 compliant engines the company will introduce a new generation of common rail with the Multijet2 injector. Its new V6 family will replace all existing V6 engines from 2.7-4.0litres

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AUGUST 24, 2009

Sporty models and green cars aren’t usually a good match, but that may change with Vauxhall giving the Insignia Sports Tourer a revamp. It takes the model into the sub-140g/km emission level with a carbon dioxide (CO2) figure of 139g/km. There is also a 12.3 There is also a 12.3

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2009

First is the ix-Metro, a new hybrid electric CUV concept for the sub-B segment that promises carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions at a meagre 80g/km. version of the all-new R diesel. There will also be a Blue edition of the popular i30 featuring stop-and-go emissions reduction technology with a CO2 rating of 113g/km.

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OCTOBER 13, 2009

Could intelligent heat management systems be a new weapon in the battle to reduce fuel consumption and carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions? By making some of this waste heat energy available through intelligent heat management there is significant potential to reduce both fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.

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JUNE 13, 2009

At the Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership’s exhibition in Potters Field Park on the southern side of the River Thames, Mr Johnson stopped to talk to Iveco and Gasrec about liquid biomethane as he examined a 6.5tonne Daily which was showcased to highlight the partnership between the two companies.

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AUGUST 31, 2009

The company will also offer methane and LPG units of the vehicle as well as a range of Euro 5 engines including a 1.3litre second-generation Multijet diesel and a 1.4litre petrol engine with MultiAir electro-hydraulic valve-timing. Similar results have been achieved where the system has been adopted with diesel engines.

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2009

The new vehicle is fitted with a 2.2litre Euro 5 compliant common-rail diesel engine and paired to a six-speed manual transmission that produces 120kW and 320Nm of torque – that’s 16 per cent more power, three per cent more torque and 25 per cent more towing capability than the previous diesel engine.

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JULY 25, 2009

The re-engineered diesel engine now has an output of 40kW - that’s 7kW more than its predecessor; while the three-cylinder engine delivers maximum torque of 130Nm - an increase of 18 per cent compared to the previous model. Perhaps most amazingly however, despite the improvements in power, there has been no reduction in fuel economy.

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JUNE 27, 2009

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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DECEMBER 2, 2009

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. Lite might be commercialised. Lite Concept VW VW Up! Lite Concept.

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JUNE 13, 2009

Yes VW has launched a BlueMotion version of the Touareg which offers improved fuel efficiency and carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions of 219g/km - placing it narrowly below the 225g/km tax threshold. Tags: Green cars Latest news Volkswagen Volkswagen Touareg Volkswagen Touareg BlueMotion VW VW Touareg VW Touareg BlueMotion.

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