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FEBRUARY 15, 2012

The fuel economy of new cars in the US is improving and is now 14 per cent higher than four years ago, according to new research from the University of Michigan. While the US might comparatively seem like a country care-free of the cost of fuel (despite rising costs, petrol-or gasoline to our American friends-is [.].

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FEBRUARY 7, 2014

The introduction of new, ‘greener’ petrol to meet EU regulations could cost UK drivers billions according to new research. The introduction of E10 fuel (which is made up for 10% ethanol and 90% petrol) which is expected to happen later this year, could make cars less efficient and increase harmful [.]. Biofuels'

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MAY 3, 2012

There may be one negative knock-on effect of improving the fuel economy standards of our vehicles: fuel tax revenues could slump massively. According to a report by the Congressional Budget Office (logo, pictured), fuel economy standards proposed for 2017-2025 would cut revenues from petrol tax by 21 per cent in 2040.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2014

Dualjet petrol unit offers a 9.2mpg improvement in fuel economy over the current petrol engine – an improvement of 16 per cent, bringing the offici[.]. Suzuki has added a new engine choice to its popular Swift which will allow the model to cut under the 100g/km C02 mark for the first time.

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AUGUST 20, 2012

Keep your eyes peeled for the new Kia Sorento (pictured) – due to go on sale later in the year, it will boast a host of changes focusing on improving its fuel economy and lowering its emissions. The vehicle, which will be manufactured in Korea, will include a host of different diesel and petrol engines [.].

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MAY 20, 2011

Hyundai’s compact i10 Blue received special recognition at the inaugural Honest John awards last night for being the ‘most genuinely economical petrol-engined car’.

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JULY 30, 2011

Ford has revealed the fuel economy figures for the new Ford Explorer – and it will be the most fuel efficient seven-passenger SUV on the market. The engine combines petrol direct injection and turbocharging with smaller overall displacement, and [.].

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JULY 22, 2009

The average fuel economy of new light duty vehicles bought in the USA leapt from October 2007 to April 2009 from 20.2mpg to 21.3mpg. According to Michigan’s Transportation Research Institute, both the unemployment rate and the cost of petrol influenced buyers’ decisions with regards to the fuel economy of their vehicles.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2009

Among them are two new vehicles from Mercedes Benz – the diesel-powered E350 BlueTEC and the hydrogen fuel cell powered F-Cell, both of which will be making their North American debuts at the event. It achieves around 30 per cent better fuel economy than a comparable petrol engine and includes an AdBlue SCR system.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2011

Scheduled to go on sale in 2012, the new Audi A1 Sportback will be a five-door version of the well-established three-door Audi A1 model; and will boast remarkable fuel economy figures.

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NOVEMBER 25, 2010

The Chevrolet Volt has been awarded a fuel efficiency rating of the equivalent of 93 miles to the gallon when driven in electric-only mode, just falling short of the fuel economy figure awarded to its leading rival, the Nissan Leaf. Tags: Chevrolet 93mpg electric EPA petrol range-extended rating volt.

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MAY 16, 2012

The 640d diesel has almost as much power as the 640i petrol. As a six-cylinder turbo, it offers similar sound effects and refinement as admirable as the petrol. BMW offers drivers a no-brainer choice with the new 6 Series Gran Coupe. It is as fast to 62mph. It reaches the same top speed. Crucially, it [.].

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MARCH 14, 2010

The latest Ford F-Series Super Duty trucks look to be the greenest versions of the vehicles yet thanks to new diesel and petrol engine powertrains. Tags: Ford Green cars Latest news Ford F-Series Super Duty Trucks green trucks Power Stroke V-8 Turbocharged Engine. The 6.7litre Power Stroke V-8 Turbocharged [.].

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NOVEMBER 9, 2012

The new Mazda6, which is to arrive in the UK in January 2013, will be the second model to make use of the new turbocharged petrol and [.]. Mazda’s new estate and saloon model is to give the competition something to worry about, thanks, at least in part, to the inclusion of the firm’s Skyactiv Technologies.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2011

A new Guinness World Record has been set for the lowest fuel consumption in a hybrid petrol vehicle. The record has been achieved by hypermiler Wayne Gerdes and his colleague Chris Bernius while driving through all 48 adjoining states in a Kia Optima Hybrid. They drove the vehicle through a 7,899mile route across America with [.].

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MAY 14, 2012

Having set itself the lofty goal of becoming an industry leader in terms of fuel consumption, emissions, torque and noise reduction, Opel-Vauxhall is set to renew its engine range during the next 12 months by introducing three brand new petrol and diesel engine families.

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MAY 15, 2012

This September, a brand new Mercedes-Benz A-Class (pictured) will go on sale across Europe – and it will feature a family of petrol and diesel engines that can reduce fuel consumption by as much as 26 per cent. When it is launched, the Mercedes A-Class 180 CDI will emit only 98g/km of CO2 while achieving [.].

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MARCH 15, 2010

It’s a double header for this year’s Green Grand Prix, which will offer not only a road rally but also a fuel economy competition for all classes of vehicles. Drivers of alternative fuelled cars, including hybrids and fuel-efficient petrol cars, can participate in the sixth annual event held at Watkins Green, New York.

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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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SEPTEMBER 21, 2009

Now at the Frankfurt Motor Show Ford has announced a new family of petrol engines offering the opportunity to down size engine capacity without suffering a reduction in performance. In fact, fuel consumption and CO2 emissions are reduced by up to 20 per cent compared to a conventional petrol engine. litre and 2.0

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MAY 10, 2009

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2010

It may be renowned for luxury and power, but even Mercedes has one eye on fuel economy these days as indicated by the introduction of new V6 and V8 petrol direct injection engines for the CL and S Class. Both engines increase output by as much as 12.5 per cent – however, they also manage [.].

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AUGUST 20, 2010

According to the association, while New Zealanders are now faced with a growing array of alternative fuel options, those moving away from petrol are increasingly likely to choose [.]. Tags: Latest news alternative fuel diesel engine fuel economy MTA petrol.

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2013

The Lexus GS will become the car maker’s first car to be offered with a choice of two hybrid powertrains when the latest luxury saloon arrives in UK showrooms from January. litre petrol-electric GS 300h is set to join the GS 450h from early 2014 with considerably stronger fuel economy and [.].

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NOVEMBER 14, 2009

The vehicle uses a 3.5litre V6 petrol engine and a two-mode hybrid system to produce 46 per cent better fuel economy than a comparable V8-powered ML550 model. Tags: Green cars Hybrid cars Latest news Mercedes Mercedes Benz ML450 Hybrid Mercedes hybrid cars Mercedes ML450 Hybrid.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2011

Nissan has updated its Juke crossover lowering emissions and boosting fuel economy. litre petrol and 1.5-litre litre dCi diesel drivetrains have been given revised gear ratios, and both models have been fitted with manual transmissions to make them cleaner and more fuel-efficient. Both the 1.6-litre

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

Mercedes-Benz has announced the price and spec details for its new S 500 plug-in hybrid – which will be rated with official fuel economy of an impressive 100.9mpg on a combined cycle. Fitted with a V6 333hp bi-turbo petrol engine, an 8.7kWh lithium ion battery pack and a 116hp electric motor, the n[.]. Mercedes Editor Pick'

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AUGUST 12, 2013

Ford’s hugely popular Focus model has become the first family car to offer a petrol model with emissions of less than 100g/km CO2. litre EcoBoost model, which also offers them fuel economy as s[.]. That means that the Focus now comes with exemption to road tax (VED) when customers choice the new 1.0

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DECEMBER 27, 2012

The third generation Octavia will be available with four petrol and four diesel engines when it hits UK shores in March 2013. litre petrol and 1.6-litre Fuel economy [.]. Skoda has come clean on its most eco Octavia yet. Every engine – except the entry level 1.2-litre

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MARCH 11, 2013

Audi’s new ‘cylinder-on-demand’ (CoD) technology is helping the carmaker significantly cut its emissions and boost fuel economy. TFSI petrol models, fuel economy is as strong as 60.1 Available now on the Sport, S Line and Black Edition specs on the A1 and A3 1.4

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MAY 14, 2012

It is the second passenger mini-vehicle that the company has released on its home turf – and now Toyota is hoping the new Pixis Epoch (pictured) can gain a lion’s share of the Japanese mini-car market. The petrol powered vehicle boasts fuel economy of 70.6mpg and CO2 emissions at a meagre 77g/km and is set [.].

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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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SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

Ford has made improvements to its refreshed Focus which will ensure that it delivers fuel economy improvements of up to 15 per cent across the range. litre EcoBoost petrol engine and will also be available for the first t[.]. The new Focus is now also the first vehicle in Europe to gain Ford’s new 1.5

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APRIL 22, 2014

The new Range Rover Evoque rival is set to be offered with a choice of three drivetrains; a fuel-economy focused hybrid; a newly developed 2.0 litre petrol turbo engin[.]. Lexus is the latest name to make a move into the compact crossover sector, unveiling the new NX concept at the Beijing Motor Show.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2011

Gordon Murray was crowned the successful winner of last Saturday’s RAC Future Car Challenge-the second time the former F1 designer has won the energy efficiency competition. Over 60 cars took part in the 60 mile challenge to London, with a range of electric, fuel cell, hybrid, fuel efficient diesel and petrol cars at the starting [.].

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APRIL 2, 2012

Amid the frantic rush to fill up our petrol tanks in recent weeks, many of us have overlooked one of the best ways to boost our fuel economy: eco-driving. According to a Public Transit Fuel Efficiency Study from SmartDrive Systems (logo, pictured), fuel consumption could be reduced by as much as 18.7

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MARCH 5, 2014

With an improved version of the 1.0litre VVT-I petrol engine, the new Toyota AYGO (pictured), which was introduced at the Geneva Motor Show, is set to boast fuel economy figures of 60mpg. According to David Terai, the chief engineer of the new Toyota AYGO, the vehicle will offer class-leading CO2 e[.].

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