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JUNE 8, 2009

The manufacturer hasn’t been under the green car spotlight too often and so it turned to some high profile names to assist its cause at the event and drive its vehicles. The ClearTec version of the car cuts carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions by 24g/km to just 117g/km.

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AUGUST 27, 2009

Well, Seattle will get 15 diesel/electric work trucks that are expected to save more than 10,000 gallons of diesel fuel a year as well as reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions by more than 112 tons annually. It will also pick up $500,000 for the installation of electric vehicle charging stations.

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JULY 21, 2011

The new Panda city car range from Fiat will soon benefit from Euro 5 engines. The Italian carmaker has introduced the new units which offer higher top speeds, improved fuel consumption, lower CO2 figures and stronger acceleration – they will be available in the Panda 1.2 Dynamic and the diesel 1.3 [.].

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MAY 1, 2014

Peugeot''s 108 will boast sub-100g/km CO2 emissions when it arrives in the UK this July. The dinky city car has been restyled, ditching the boxy fragile look, instead taking influence from Peugeot''s classier looking 208 and 308 efforts. litre petrol engine, [.]. Under the bonnet will be a 68bhp 1.0-litre Peugeot Editor Pick'

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FEBRUARY 25, 2014

Volvo has added its new lowest emission engines to its new V40 and V40 Cross Country models; meaning CO2 emissions are now rated as low as 85g/km. Claiming that its new Drive-E powertrains deliver world-class blend of drivability and low CO2 emissions, the Swedish car brand initially released the [.].

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APRIL 13, 2010

After successfully introducing a new 1.6litre 82kW engine earlier this year, Peugeot will now launch a lower powered variant – the 1.6litre HDi FAP 68kW. The engines comply with Euro 5 standards with enhanced performance in terms of versatility and responsiveness. Peugeot engines Peugeot turbocharger.

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JANUARY 20, 2014

Skoda has added a new low CO2 model of its Octavia hatch model called the Octavia GreenLine, with an official CO2 figure of just 85g/km. litre TDI CR 110PS engine, the new model also boasts official fuel economy figure of 88.3mpg, giving it the highest rating in the Octavia line-u[.]. Powered by a 1.6

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OCTOBER 13, 2014

The new Mazda2 supermini is on its way to the European market, with details now revealed on the new car’s drivetrains and equipment. A choice of four engines will be offered including the new 77kW/105ps Skyactiv-D 1.5 litre diesel with headline low emission figure of 89g/km CO2 and fuel economy of[.].

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OCTOBER 21, 2010

The new Audi Q7 SUV will benefit from a new 3.0litre diesel engine that offers remarkable fuel consumption figures. TDI offers 204hp while consuming just 32.7mpg with CO2 emissions at a mere 189g/km. Tags: Audi Green cars Latest news Audi Q7 Audi Q7 SUV new Audi engine new Audi Q7.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2014

TDI engine which will emit as little as 92g/km CO2 and achieve up to 80.7mpg, compa[.]. Audi is to add new fuel efficiency stars to its new A1 range, with fuel economy now rated as high as 80.7mpg. The new refreshed models, due to go on sale later this month, will be offered with the highly frugal 1.6

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2010

The Paris Motor Show will mark the debut of a brand new engine for the Audi A1. The compact and lightweight engine will be a dual-charged TFSI engine with 136kW and 250Nm. It will consume an average of 40mpg and have CO2 emissions of just 139g/km.

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NOVEMBER 3, 2009

None more so than the Suzuki Alto, not because it is an exciting eco-concept but because it is an ordinary enough, full production car. The Global Green Challenge ran North-South across the barren interior of Australian, pitting conventional and alternative fuel cars against each other in a 1,900 mile real world test.

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JUNE 12, 2012

Nissan’s little Pixo city car is the latest model to join the tax-dodging sub 100g/km CO2 club, thanks to a few clever engine tweaks. That’s not all the Pixo has changed for the summer, the new revised model also benefits from a choice of fresh, new exterior colours and improved interior. Changes to the model’s [.].

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FEBRUARY 15, 2012

Peugeot are set to debut its sub-99g/km 208 supermini at March’s EV & Low CO2 Fleet Show. The 208 will launch this June with six sub-99g engines – five of which are diesel – with the cleanest option slashing CO2 emissions to 87g and an average fuel consumption of 76mpg. Organised by Fleet World magazine, [.].

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MAY 31, 2012

It was back in 2011 that Nissan launched a new version of the Micra (pictured) boasting a supercharged direct injection engine that, when assisted with a stop-start system, helped the vehicle to emit just 95g/km of CO2. Now, Nissan has published a paper outlining how the engine was developed.

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OCTOBER 22, 2009

Volkswagen has released a new engine as it looks to reduce fuel consumption and slash emissions. TSI engine, which was introduced earlier this year at the 30 th Vienna Engine Symposium in May, is now available in the VW Golf, VW Golf Plus and the VW Polo. The new 1.2l

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DECEMBER 11, 2012

Citroen’s new family of turbo-boosted petrol engines have helped the cut greenhouse gas emissions by roughly 25 per cent. Each of the new PureTech engines offers equivalent or superior power compared to the previous generation of engines, despite offering significant improvements in fuel economy and reduced CO2 emissions.

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APRIL 17, 2013

Vauxhall and its parent company General Motors are in the process of rolling out 13 new engines between now and 2016, as the manufacturer looks to improve the refinement and emission levels of its powertrain line-up. One new unit has already debuted in the new Cascada convertible and more petrol and diesel engines ranging from [.].

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FEBRUARY 14, 2013

CDTi Start/Stop diesel engine. On sale from the summer, the new engine choice will give the Zafira Tourer emissions as low as 109g/km CO2 yet deliver powerful performance, with 136 PS and 320 Nm of torque. Vauxhall’s Zafira Tourer will be the first model to feature the carmaker’s new generation 1.6 Set to make its [.].

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2012

It will be the largest ever Ford to be fitted with such a small displacement engine – but the next generation Ford Mondeo (pictured) is set to include the award winning 1.0litre EcoBoost petrol engine. Described as a “game changer”, the new Mondeo will deliver best-in-class fuel economy and boast CO2 emissions of less than [.].

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FEBRUARY 15, 2013

Kia’s new pro_cee’d is available to order from today, with emissions from as little as 100g/km CO2. Two engines will be available, a 1.6 GDi petrol and a 1.6 CRDi turbodiesel with Intelligent Stop & Go (ISG) and there’s a choice of two trim levels. The three-door hatchback is also available with either a six-speed [.].

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MARCH 6, 2012

A new Mercedes A-Class makes its world debut today at the Geneva Motor Show, with a new, more efficient engine range that promises emissions from just 99g/km CO2. Presenting the car today, Mercedes’ execs say the new A-Class marks the start of a new product offensive in the compact sector, promising to combine good fuel [.].

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JANUARY 17, 2012

litre TwinPower Turbo diesel engine emits just 99g/km CO2 and returns 74.3mpg –making it the most efficient series-production BMW to date. BMW is to introduce three new powertrains to its 1 Series hatch range including a new 116d EfficientDynamics model. The new BMW 116d EfficientDynamics is powered by a 116hp, four-cylinder 1.6-litre

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2011

Honda has confirmed that the 2012 Honda Insight will have CO2 emissions below 100g/km. Set to be revealed at next week’s Frankfurt Motor Show, the revised 5-door hatchback will have an official CO2 emission figure of 96g/km.

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APRIL 12, 2010

Having already successfully introduced its EcoBoost engines in the Ford Flex, Taurus and in the Lincoln MKS and MKT, Ford will now bring three more EcoBoost engines to its line-up before the end of the year. Tags: Ford Green cars Latest news Ford EcoBoost Ford EcoBoost engines Ford Flex Ford Lincoln Ford Taurus.

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2011

A computer simulation study suggests that the Scuderi split-cycle engine may be streets ahead of those featured in existing European class “high economy” vehicles.

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AUGUST 4, 2011

Audi has made a breakthrough with its new petrol engine – the 1.8litre TFSI – which reduces fuel consumption by 21 per cent compared to the previous model’s engine. The engine achieves 41mpg and emits just 134g/km of CO2 despite impressive power figures of 125kW and 320Nm.

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NOVEMBER 27, 2013

litre EcoBoost engine has won another prize, this time been crowned winner of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders’ (SMMT) Automotive Innovation award 2013. Using now controversial turbocharging, the engine achieves a low CO2 emission rating yet also r[.]. Ford’s already highly acclaimed 1.0

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JANUARY 29, 2014

Audi’s compact SUV, the Q3 has cut its official emission figure to a new low of 137g/km CO2 for its petrol engine choices, thanks to the addition of the new 1.4 The new petrol engine is available with the SE and S Line specification, prices start from £23,870, rising to £28,115.

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MARCH 31, 2011

It’s the most efficient Jaguar engine yet – a new 2.2litre model has been unveiled by the company that is capable of returning 52.3mpg on the combined cycle with emissions at just 149g/km of CO2. The vehicle develops 190PS and 332lb-ft of torque and displaces 2,179cc.

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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 THP 155hp petrol engine that replaces the out-going 2.0i 16V 143hp unit; and a new 2.0HDi 16V 160hp diesel that replaces the 2.2HDi 16V 173hp engine.

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OCTOBER 5, 2009

Initial production of all model lines will see a capacity to produce a massive 300,000 vehicles, while creating more than 5,000 jobs, taking Alabama to the fore of green car production. By utilizing natural gas, HK Motors says it is tapping into an abundant, exceptionally clean, and surprisingly affordable resource.

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JUNE 13, 2009

More powerful, and yet with fewer emissions and better fuel economy - that’s the achievement of Citroen’s advanced 3.0HDi V6 240hp engine, which will be introduced into the C5 and C6 ranges later this summer. The engine also comes with a diesel particulate filter which helps to drive CO2 emissions down to 195g/km.

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OCTOBER 13, 2009

Generally, any alternative energy form that can help reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions and limit our reliance on fossil fuels is well-received. It predicts 35 per cent growth in the US; 30 per cent growth in Brazil; and substantial increases in areas including the Asia-Pacific region, France, Germany and Argentina.

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JUNE 21, 2011

TDi engine, has improved its green credentials even further, for the first time bringing the brand below the magic 100g/km CO2 figure-making it road tax and congestion charge exempt. The latest version of the upmarket hatchback now produces just 99g/km CO2, down from 105g/km [.].

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FEBRUARY 3, 2012

Audi has added two new efficient engines to its A5 coupe and A5 Sportback models to drive emissions down as low as 115g/km CO2. ‘E’ litre TDIe engines to the range and welcomes a new SE Technik specification. E’ stands for ‘efficiency’ according to the carmaker as it adds the new 136PS and 163PS 2.0 Available [.].

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MARCH 5, 2013

i-DTEC diesel engine. Newly launched on the Civic model, the highly efficient engine will enable Honda’s SUV model to follow suit and cut emissions to just 119g/km CO2. Honda’s CR-V model will be the next to benefit from the carmaker’s Earth Dreams technology 1.6 Appearing at the Geneva Motor Show this week, the new CR-V [.].

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