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OECD paper presents and analyzes policies and programs to foster market growth of green cars

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Given the specific barriers, suggests author Andrea Beltramello, there is a role for government to support the development and diffusion of green vehicles, including through policies to strengthen the markets for green cars. Alternative fuels include biofuels, natural gas, hydrogen and electricity from the grid.

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Citroen C5 gets a greener engine

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16V THP 155hp petrol engine that replaces the out-going 2.0i 16V THP 155hp petrol provides 240Nm of torque at 1,400rpm as well as an eight per cent increase in power and an 18.5 per cent increase in combined cycle fuel economy. This in turn knocks VED charges down from £150 to £125. Both are Euro V rated.

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Hyundai launches Elantra hybrid

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The vehicle has some impressive environmental credentials - it emits 90 per cent fewer emissions than its equivalent standard petrol powered Elantra and qualifies as a Super Ultra Low Emission Vehicle as it emits just 99g/km of carbon dioxide (CO2). Its fuel economy rating is 42mpg with a petrol equivalent economy of 51mpg.

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Piaggio launches plug-in hybrid scooter

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The MP3 Hybrid achieves the power delivered from the petrol and electric units through a Ride-by-Wire System and when decelerating and braking, the management system recovers energy and accumulates it in the battery. The vehicle is capable of running on electric power alone and is easily charged from the mains with a normal electric cable.

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BMW focuses on efficient dynamics

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As part of the event, the company presented the capabilities of its Aerodynamic Test Centre and Aerolab, along with a new 3.0litre petrol unit that combines turbo-charging, direct fuel injection and VALVETRONIC fully variable valve management.

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Mitsubishi to unveil two new concepts

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The Mitsubishi Concept PX has fuel economy in excess of 118mpg on the Japanese 10-15 cycle. DOHC MIVEC petrol engine that can power the front wheels, as well as a 70kW generator. It also controls optimum electrical charge and output in response to the remaining battery energy thanks to constant monitoring of the drive battery.

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Toyota Prius named WhatGreenCar of the Year

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The title of WhatGreenCar Car of the Year 2009 has been awarded to the ‘next generation’ Toyota Prius, due to be launched in the UK on 1 st August 2009. The new Prius was chosen from a short-list of 10 green car finalists which were test-driven at Imperial College, London, by six of the UK’s leading green transport and environmental experts.

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