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JUNE 24, 2011

Cars are responsible for less of the UK’s annual CO2 emissions today than back in 2000, despite an increase in car numbers of 4 million, a new report from the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) reveals. Cars in the UK generate 14 per cent of all the CO2 emissions in the UK, according to the [.].

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MAY 31, 2011

You may have thought that we are starting to win the battle against carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions – however, new figures from the International Energy Agency suggest the opposite is true. It finds that energy related CO2 emissions in 2010 were actually at their highest levels in history after a dip in 2009 and represented [.].

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OCTOBER 12, 2012

The EU Energy Commissioner Günther Oettinger has written to Volkswagen CEO Martin Winterkorn to reassure him that proposed regulations for new car CO2 levels will not harm the firm because of new, relaxed rules over so-called ‘super-credits’.

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AUGUST 13, 2009

Carbon dioxide (CO2) may be the emission that most car manufacturers are desperately trying to drive down, but even it has its uses and now one company is hoping for funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 to target its beneficial use.

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AUGUST 21, 2012

UK fleets could reduce their CO2 emissions by up to 10 per cent with the introduction of mileage management systems, so says the Energy Saving Trust (EST). tonnes of CO2 emissions [.]. These systems accurately log the number of miles driven by employees for business purposes to help fleet managers identify any wasted journeys.

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JULY 3, 2009

They work by collecting carbon dioxide (CO2) on a sorbent, then cleaning and pressurising the gas and releasing it. Depending on the size, each tree could absorb as much as one ton of CO2 a day - enough to cover the output of around 20 cars. He believes the concept will be much more efficient than traditional windmills.

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AUGUST 30, 2009

Green car enthusiasts are already counting the days to the Frankfurt Motor Show, and now their appetites have been whetted further as BMW releases more details of its so-called CO2 champion. The vehicle is powered by a 1.5 litre, three-cylinder turbo-diesel with two electric motors and a 10.8kWh lithium-polymer battery pack.

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AUGUST 12, 2009

Good news at last in the battle to reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions as the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) has projected a five per cent decline in fossil fuel based CO2 emissions this year. per cent decline in coal-based CO2 emissions although increases in coal consumption are expected to lead to a 1.1

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APRIL 25, 2009

The UK Energy Research Centre has launched an extensive review of policies that could significantly reduce CO2 emissions and finds that in addition to promoting electric cars policies must play a big role in helping drivers leave their cars at home. What do you make of these suggestions?

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JUNE 28, 2009

With oil prices surging in the summer of 2008, the annual increase in global emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2) from oil, coal, gas and cement production appear to have halved according to preliminary estimates by the Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency. Who said no good has come from the global financial crisis? per cent in 2007.

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OCTOBER 13, 2009

Global use of biofuels will more than double between 2009 and 2015 – that is the verdict of Hart Energy Publishing’s Global Biofuels Centre (see article ). Generally, any alternative energy form that can help reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions and limit our reliance on fossil fuels is well-received.

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AUGUST 2, 2010

Toyota is launching a new plan to ensure that its cars aren’t the only things which are as green as possible. The Japanese carmaker has issued a new 8-step environmental strategy to help save energy and reduce emissions across its retail network too, so that you can buy a green car from a green centre. [.].

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NOVEMBER 10, 2009

The idea that a wholesale switch to electric cars would automatically reduce CO2 emissions and dependence on oil is one of a number of myths dispelled by a major new report conducted on behalf of the Environmental Transport Association (ETA). CO2 emissions. measures: • Stringent CO2 standards for cars. Popularity.

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OCTOBER 19, 2010

UK car and van manufacturing has made significant progress in cutting CO2 emissions, waste and energy use, the latest research from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Tags: Green credentials co2 emissions energy use recycle smmt sustainability.

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MAY 3, 2009

Solar energy could be used as the main energy source in a new process for producing synfuel devised by researchers at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology. Hydrogen for reverse water gas shift reaction is driven by solar power and produced by electrolysing the water, which prevents the production of carbon dioxide (CO2).

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2011

The Australian Government may be planning to introduce mandatory standards to reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from passenger vehicles by 2015, after releasing a discussion paper outlining the key issues.

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NOVEMBER 14, 2010

A new paper has been published outlining the role that natural gas could play in reducing vehicle carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. Published by the International Energy Agency (IEA), it suggests that over the long term there needs to be a commitment to transition to very low CO2 gas sources including biogas or bio-synthentic gas.

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JANUARY 26, 2012

Green car fans should keep their eyes peeled for the new Mercedes-Benz B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY model – as it manages to produce 16 per cent fewer carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions compared to its predecessor. Its primary energy consumption during its [.].

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OCTOBER 15, 2009

A new on-line Car CO2 Survey is launched today to find out how consumers find vehicle CO2 emissions information on car manufacturer websites. The survey is being conducted by transport consultancy, Ecolane on behalf of the Energy Saving Trust, Friends of the Earth Europe and We Are Futureproof. Survey link: [link].

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NOVEMBER 6, 2009

For the second year in a row, BMW has cut its average CO2 emissions per car by more than any other automotive manufacturer. BMW’s success in reducing CO2 is down to its EfficientDynamics programme which incorporates a wide variety of fuel-saving and emissions-reducing measures across the whole vehicle range as standard.

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MARCH 8, 2013

Skoda has revealed intentions to deliver increasingly fuel efficient and lower emitting vehicles and cut the amount of energy needed to produce them by a quarter before 2018. The Czech brand recently introduced its cleanest ever model in October 2012 – a Citigo powered by natural gas which emits 79g/km of CO2 – and currently [.].

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MARCH 29, 2011

We’ve often wondered the true environmental footprint of electric cars and while it is common knowledge that such cars are not really ‘zero emission’, it is difficult to find a full and reliable assessment of their real emissions.

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JULY 30, 2009

If you thought the humble bee was only was useful for keeping your cupboards stocked with honey, then researchers at the Office of Fossil Energy’s National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) have got news for you. Tags: Green credentials Latest news bees CO2 monitoring Office of Fossil Energy pollen.

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2009

German car manufacturer Volkswagen has forged an agreement with energy supplier LichtBlick that will see VW provide the high efficiency EcoBlue CHP (combined heat and power) plant which will be driven by natural gas engines from the company. Tags: Green cars Latest news Volkswagen.

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MAY 9, 2010

In an effort to encourage the development and uptake of green vehicles including heavy and light duty vehicles, two- and three-wheelers and quadricycles, the European Commission has released a new strategy.

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OCTOBER 26, 2009

The first round of projects funded under the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) has been announced with 37 energy research projects to benefit from a total of $151million in funding. The aim is to deliver power from batteries to electric motors with up to 50 per cent more efficiency.

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FEBRUARY 12, 2013

The Green Piece Scotland has some really ambitious targets for reducing CO2 emissions and for increasing the use of renewable energy sources. Tuesday, February 12, 2013. But could such policies help Scotland help it achieve independence from the UK?

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MAY 13, 2011

Hanover, Germany, will host a new car sharing concept from the Volkswagen Group that will feature 200 Volkswagen Golf BlueMotion vehicles. The vehicle features a 1.6TDI diesel engine with an average fuel consumption of 62mpg and CO2 emissions of 99g/km. It includes a start-stop system and brake energy regeneration.

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2009

The UK government has today released figures of regional CO2 emission results with emissions falling in 335 out of 434 local authorities across the country. Today’s results show that total CO2 emissions have dropped by 2% between 2005 and 2007, with emission levels now reduced by 21% in comparison to 1990 levels.

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JUNE 5, 2010

The plant will enjoy CO2 emission reductions of 98 per cent – the equivalent of around 135,000 tons a year with no industrial waste water to [.]. Renault’s brand new Tangier plant, which is set to start up in early 2012 with annual capacity of 170,000 vehicles, is expected to establish new standards in low environmental impact.

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JULY 22, 2009

Lee Schipper, Senior Research Engineer at the Precourt Institute of Energy Efficiency at Stanford University, who stressed the range of the problem of sustainable mobility and highlighted the need to deal with both carbon and traffic safety. He stated: “Whatever the past for the car was, it will not and cannot be the same in the future.

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NOVEMBER 24, 2010

A study published by the National Grid in the UK is suggesting that Bio-SNG (Synthetic Natural Gas) could achieve carbon dioxide (CO2) savings of up to 90 per cent compared with fossil fuel alternatives.

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OCTOBER 4, 2009

The green car race is not restricted to vehicle manufacturers desperate to steal a march on their rivals – it’s also apparent that some of the leading nations are battling to be the first to have infrastructure in place for the electrification of the automobile. Point six: Establishment of standard outlets to charge cars outside homes.

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JUNE 15, 2009

Today promises to be significant for UK based Riversimple, when it unveils its first production intent car - a two-seat hydrogen fuel cell urban car. The car has some impressive credentials. The plan is to lease the cars not sell them and fuelling will be included in the lease costs.

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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. According to the US Energy Information Administration, there will be an increase in emissions in the region of 2.1 per cent this year despite a fall [.].

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

A new hybrid car battery has been unveiled, capable of reducing fuel consumption and emissions by up to 15%. The first-generation Varta 48-volt lithium-ion Micro Hybrid battery – produced by Johnson Controls – is designed to quickly capture energy from braking and support more power-demanding func[.]. Latest News'

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OCTOBER 2, 2009

A leading supplier of renewable-energy heating products is encouraging its drivers to choose Toyota Prius hybrid cars to help reflect the environmentally friendly nature of its business. litre cars it has been running in recent years as part of its 30-strong, multi-badge, user-chooser fleet. litre Toyota Prius. “As

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