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APRIL 22, 2013

The European car industry is expected to reach its average of 95g/km CO2 emissions target by 2020, thanks to improvements in existing diesel and petrol car technology, rather than through the sales of hybrid and electric cars, a new report concludes.

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APRIL 23, 2013

The price of petrol is not coming down. Here, we’ll recommend a few methods you can use to reduce your fuel usage, your emissions, tyre wear, and guard against the depreciation of your vehicle. So, it’s up to you to make the most of your fuel. The Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) offers a few [.]. Latest news GEM'

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FEBRUARY 18, 2011

Nissan is introducing a new low emission engine as part of its strategy to boost environmental performance. With its all-electric Leaf model just days away from its UK launch, the car maker has taken the opportunity to show its mission is about more than just electric cars.

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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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MAY 29, 2009

China is planning to allot half the total transportation energy consumption to electric vehicles and fuel cell vehicles that primarily use energy other than petrol by 2020 while India has placed a clear focus on diffusing electric vehicles due to its own environmental issues.

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NOVEMBER 27, 2013

New types of petrol engines produce on average around 1,000 times more harmful particulate emissions compared to traditional engine designs, according to new research. Green credentials' Scientists from the independent research institute, TÜV Nord found that new gasoline direct injection (GDI)—which are helping carm[.].

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JULY 3, 2009

Here in the UK we’re so downtrodden by extortionate petrol prices that the prospect of driving fuel efficient green cars carries obvious appeal. However, what about our US neighbours where ‘gas’ prices are distinctly lower and so-called muscle cars are seen as almost iconic and part of the culture?

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JULY 18, 2009

Demand is so high for green cars after government incentives were introduced in Japan, that the Honda Motor Company, the country’s number two car manufacturer, has said it will start partial weekend shifts at two factories in a bid to push low emission vehicles off the production line.

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JANUARY 17, 2014

Direct-injection petrol engines should be fitted with particulate filters to combat their higher particulate emission levels, says environmental lobby group, Transport & Environment (T&E). Green credentials' Recent research from the independent research institute, TÜV Nord found that new gasoline direct inje[.].

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APRIL 9, 2011

Researchers over in the USA have developed a prototype petrol engine with a difference, it has no transmission, crankshaft, pistons, cooling system, fluids, or valves, according to Discovery News.

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Green Cars News

MARCH 29, 2011

The UK government has rejected plans from the EU which plan a ban on petrol and diesel cars from city centres by 2050.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2009

Vauxhall expects to sell more green cars than any other brand in the UK next year, the carmaker has announced. With the revision of its Corsa range, the Vauxhall hopes the supermini will sell more sub-125g CO2 cars than any other model range in the UK. Vauxhall has also made revision the car’s steering and suspension set-ups.

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2009

Here we offer our pick of the top 10 green cars at the IAA Frankfurt Motor Show: Ford Focus EcoNetic – With its start/stop engine technology, the Ford Focus EcoNetic promises to break the 100g/km carbon dioxide (CO2) threshold with emissions of just 99g/km. It is set to debut in 2013.

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Green Cars News

JULY 1, 2010

The new Sharan will offer a choice of two direct injection TSI petrol and two TDI diesel engines that are up to 21 per cent more fuel efficient than the comparable engines of the outgoing model despite the fact that the [.].

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JANUARY 20, 2010

Green cars are in record demand, one fleet management company says, thanks to a corporate focus on cost control, reducing carbon footprints and an the ever-increasing number of low emission vehicles being launched by carmakers. Tags: Green cars ALD Automotive diesel fleet low emissions petrol.

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MAY 9, 2009

Earlier this week we told you about Renault-Nissan and the Singapore Government’s plans to develop zero emission mobility. Despite the commitment it is expected that the introduction of green cars involve slow progress. Now more details have emerged.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2013

Almost all cars and vans on the road will be ultra-low emission vehicles by 2050-at least that is the vision of a new Government report revealed at the Low Carbon Vehicle show in Bedfordshire on Wednesday (September 4, 2013). Consigning traditional petrol and diesel-only cars to the history book[.].

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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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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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SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

While the government has pledged to end the sale of new petrol and diesel-powered cars by 2040, its latest air quality plan also gives local authorities the power to tackle pollution on a more localised level.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2010

Ford has added a new cleaner petrol engine option to its latest Mondeo range to offer lower emissions and higher fuel efficiency. litre direct injection turbo petrol EcoBoost engine offers turbo-boosted performance while returning over 41 mpg. The new UK-built 1.6 litre engine joins the 2.0

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MAY 5, 2010

Where we stand: May 2010 Through its Alliance with Nissan, French automaker Renault has been one of the leaders in the production of zero emission electric vehicles and has plans to mass market a range of electric cars from 2011 onwards (see article). In recent weeks it has released the final designs of its zero emission [.].

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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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MAY 16, 2012

petrol engine, which thanks to its cylinder deactivation system, will offer CO2 emissions expected to be as low as 106g/km. That would make it one of the lowest emission petrol-only model in its class. What’s more, while this frugal petrol model is not expected [.].

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JANUARY 6, 2010

The first petrol engine to receive the green treatment by Volkswagen has been launched as the new Eos Bluemotion hits the road. Tags: Volkswagen bluemotion emissions Eos petrol range. Launched this week, Volkswagen quip that the new Eos joins in with tradition by promising to drink less in January.

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MAY 2, 2013

It''s one of the constant arguments against the use of alternative fuels: that even though they may not produce the same level of emissions from the exhaust pipe as a petrol or diesel powered vehicle, their emissions are simply displaced and they may be less environmentally friendly during their prod[.].

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FEBRUARY 29, 2012

Just how big a problem is black carbon from vehicle emissions? The study finds that black carbon emissions from light duty petrol vehicles are at least two times higher [.].

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JULY 30, 2013

Plug-in hybrid cars appear to offer the best of both worlds with the chance to travel emission free in electric mode, but still have a petrol/diesel engine to fall back on in the event that you need to travel a longer distance. Latest News Green cars Hybrid cars Ford'

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AUGUST 24, 2009

Another day, another announcement of a hot new green car model headed to the Frankfurt Motor Show. This time it’s Citroen that takes the spotlight as it reveals plans to unveil its DS3 Supermini, which is available with a choice of Euro V power plants consisting of two HDi diesel units and three BMW co-developed petrol engines.

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JULY 19, 2011

The new plug-in petrol electric luxury saloon car, the Fisker Karma, will soon benefit from emission after-treatment catalysts after an agreement was reached with Clean Diesel Technologies Inc.

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JULY 13, 2012

While some carmakers have only just met the Euro 5 emission standards, Mercedes-Benz is proudly boasting that it is ready for the new, stricter Euro 6 standard a good two years before its implemented. According to the German brand, all it petrol engine A-Class and B-Class have already been confirmed as compliant with the new [.].

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2009

Drivers are increasingly letting their wallet rule their car buying decisions with more motorists than ever before opting for a green car over a conventional alternative. However, will green cars really save you money? The Green Piece. suggests that drivers should think twice before going green.

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Revenge of the Electric Car

MARCH 18, 2010

Nissan Leaf Electric Car to be Made in the UK. “Japanese car manufacturer Nissan announced today that it would build its new energy efficient electric car, the Nissan Leaf, in the UK. Japanese car manufacturer Nissan announced today that it would build its new energy efficient electric car, the Nissan Leaf, in the UK.

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NOVEMBER 23, 2010

Spanish car maker, SEAT has added a new small capacity 1.2 litre turbocharged petrol to its Ibiza range in order to slash emissions by 20 per cent. ecomotive Ibiza low emission petrol.

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MAY 14, 2013

Swedish carmaker Volvo is committing to driving down its emissions with a brand new engine family. The family will include both petrol and diesel engines and will replace the previous eight engine architectures[.]. Latest News Green cars Volvo'

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DECEMBER 23, 2011

In designing a new fuel-efficient sleigh for Santa using the firm’s EcoBoost engine technology, Ford calculates that its new petrol-powered sleigh would be greener than running nine carrot-powered reindeer on Christmas [.].

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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. GDi petrol and a 1.6 Two engines will be available, 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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