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Diesel market share in Europe drops below 50%; offset by increased gasoline engine sales; implications for climate targets

Green Car Congress

In the meantime, however, as diesel cars emit significantly less CO 2 than equivalent petrol-powered vehicles, they will have to be part of the gradual transition to low-carbon vehicles, acting as a ‘bridge’ technology. One will provide the traditional benefits of efficiency and fuel economy, as in the current offer.

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New electrified Peugeot 408 headed for Australia

EV Central

Featuring a five-door body on moderately raised ride height that sits the 408 between traditional passenger cars and SUVs, the 408 will come with an orthodox petrol ICE , two rechargeable plug-in hybrid ( PHEV ) choices and in pure electric form as well. No range or fuel economy numbers have yet been claimed for the 408 PHEVs.

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Chrysler outlines new strategy

Green Cars News

Rapid downsizing, improved fuel economy and simplification of the company’s engine line-up – they are the key elements of Chrysler’s new powertrain strategy. According to Ferrero, the Chrysler Group will be a global centre of engineering competence for hybrid and electric vehicles, both for the Fiat Group and the Chrysler Group.

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Chrysler introduces new V-6 engines

Green Cars News

Fuel efficiency across Chrysler’s range of vehicles is expected to be improved by around eight per cent thanks to an all-new line of V-6 engines. engine, which is flex-fuel capable, will replace seven current Chrysler V-6 engines: the 2.7l; 3.0l (China); 3.3l; 3.5l; 3.7l; 3.8l; and 4.0l.

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Will the future be green for Chrysler?

Green Cars News

It’s fair to say that Chrysler has taken more than its fair share of hits in recent months. Fiat has now brought two of its greenest - and most impressive - innovations to Chrysler in the form of the Fiat 500 and the Multi-Air, a new engine technology that boosts fuel economy by at least 10 per cent.

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Has the cash for clunkers scheme failed? The Green Piece

Green Cars News

With General Motors and Chrysler also showing signs of modest improvement, all looked rosy. per cent in July suggesting that American consumers are still nervous about their jobs and the economy. At least that was until analysts started to delve a little deeper. A money saving scheme that’s proving costly.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Daimler/Mercedes Took over Daimler/Chrysler Sprinter PHEV program. Reuters ) 11/29/06 [In response to GMs announcement at the LA Auto Show], Chrysler Group sales chief Joe Eberhardt, talking to a clutch of reporters later, said his company has no plans for a plug-in at this time. ( People wont buy a full car. Red Herring ).

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