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APRIL 23, 2009

Discounts on company car taxation for hybrid and alternative fuel vehicles will be scrapped under new tax terms revealed as part of yesterday’s Budget. The changes will affect the most polluting hybrids such as the Lexus RX 400H and biofuel ready cars such as the Saab 9-5 Biopower.

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MAY 14, 2009

MG made its participation official yesterday stating that it would match the £1,000 from the Government to give new car buyers a £2,000 reduction on a brand new MG TF. The scrappage incentive, which applies to buyers trading in a 10-year-old car for a new model, will apply to all vehicles in the Volkswagen range.

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MARCH 10, 2010

French automotive components manufacturer Valeo has placed a clear emphasis on CO2 emission reduction as it outlines its goals for the coming years. Tags: Green cars Latest news car parts European Works Council French car components specialist green car components Valeo.

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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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JULY 22, 2009

There are very great air pollution problems whose solutions in many cases help solve the fuel and CO2 problem. If the transport sector gets fixed, that has an enormous downward impact on both fuel and CO2”. Eco-drive: individual potential of -17%, mass scale -3%.

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JUNE 30, 2009

The Dow Chemical Company is planning to team up with Algenol Biofuels to build and operate an algae-based integrated bio-refinery to produce ethanol. The CO2 is supplied to the algae in the photo-bioreactors and serves as a carbon source for the ethanol produced.

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JULY 17, 2009

The European division of Toyota today announced plans to manufacture a full hybrid version of its C-segment hatchback, Auris, at its UK-based facility in Burnaston, Derbyshire. Production of Toyota’s first European-built full hybrid will kick-off at Toyota Motor Manufacturing (UK) Ltd (TMUK) in mid-2010. mpg combined cycle).

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JULY 7, 2009

Achieve forty miles per gallon or cut carbon dioxide emissions to an average of 140g/km - that’s the target that has been set by the South Korean Presidential Committee on Green Growth. Despite the fact that average CO2 emissions in the country in 2007 stood at 201g/km, the committee has set this ambitious target for 2015.

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JULY 26, 2009

Ford Australia will invest A$230million into a number of environmentally focused projects including the first global rear-wheel drive application of the company’s turbocharged, petrol direct-injection 2.0l Tags: Ford Green cars Latest news Ford Australia Ford Falcon Ford Territory.

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JUNE 22, 2009

Japanese car manufacturer Nissan continues to make progress on its Nissan Green Program 2010 mid-term environmental plan and has now announced an update in its status - along with the announcement of a clean-diesel engine for the Japanese market.

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JULY 1, 2009

Ronn Motor Company, Inc. CO2 production is a function of fuel burned per hour and the CO2 emissions will decrease in the same percentage as mileage increases (i.e. a 22% percent improvement in fuel mileage will result in an approximate 22% reduction of CO2 emissions). Results are similar for the 2002 Lincoln Navigator.

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JUNE 17, 2009

The vehicle, which is offered in both five-door and estate form, has a carbon dioxide (CO2) emission rating of 139g/km and furthers Ford’s commitment to creating fuel efficient models. This means that Ford now has the broadest range of sub-160g/km vehicles of any manufacturer. For family drivers, the vehicle fits into VED band E.

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JULY 13, 2009

The move represents the first joint strategic project between the companies and allows Daimler and Aabar to leverage their shared interest in the development of low carbon dioxide (CO2) drive systems. Aabar is an investment company which directly invests in a variety of sectors including energy, real estate and automotive companies.

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MAY 26, 2009

The Japanese manufacturer has developed the world’s first injection moulded material to be derived from plant matter. In the short term, Toyota hopes that the ecological plastic will be used for up to 60 per cent of a car’s interior components.

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JUNE 13, 2009

Times have definitely changed for the Czech manufacturer as the success of the Octavia have proven and now the vehicle is set for a new, greener spin. This means that monthly company car tax for 40 per cent band taxpayers is a mere £69.62 The company has also launched the new Octavia diesel 1.6

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NOVEMBER 14, 2009

Keep your eyes on Korean manufacturer Hyundai-Kia which is determined not to be forgotten in the green car race. The company has developed its first, independent continuously variable transmission (CVT) for application in the Hyundai Elantra LPI Hybrid and the Kia Forte LPI Hybrid.

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JULY 27, 2009

Financing up to €300million has been earmarked by the European Investment Bank (EIB) to Valeo for its current research projects aimed at cutting fuel consumption and carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions.

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2009

Japanese car giant Toyota has released its 2009 sustainability report as it looks to reduce the impact it has on the environment. The report covering April 2008 – March 2009 shows that the company is achieving year-on-year reductions in CO2 emissions and step up its use of green energy. g/km to 145.3

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JUNE 27, 2009

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. km (40mpg) with an average CO2 rating of 158g/km. Where does the future lie for BMW?

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JUNE 27, 2009

An eight month study led by Nissan will educate UK motorists on how reduce their fuel bills and lower carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. The UK was chosen for the trial because its fuel prices are the highest in Europe and it is one of the first to set lower CO2 targets for vehicle emissions.

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JUNE 27, 2009

After facing some questionable criticism about its manufacturing processes and how green the Toyota Prius really is, the Japanese manufacturer has hit back with a Press release highlighting its environmentally focused manufacturing. Between 2003 and 2007, CO2 emissions have also been slashed by 36 per cent.

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2009

Having already established itself as a frontrunner in the development of electric vehicles, Renault has now turned to other technologies that can help slash carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. The French manufacturer has developed a new, six-speed, automatic dual-clutch transmission (DCT) that can currently be seen at the Frankfurt Motor Show.

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2009

German car manufacturer Volkswagen has forged an agreement with energy supplier LichtBlick that will see VW provide the high efficiency EcoBlue CHP (combined heat and power) plant which will be driven by natural gas engines from the company. Tags: Green cars Latest news Volkswagen.

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APRIL 26, 2009

The University of Glamorgan will team with advanced material company Atraverda to produce a commercially viable bi-polar lead-acid battery. A significant number of prototypes will be developed in the first year and commercially tested by the company and its associated partners.

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2009

With its iconic high performance cars, Jaguar Land Rover hardly personifies the green image – but that is something the company is determined to change. Among its actions are a new and expanded range of products and environmental technology delivered with a new manufacturing strategy.

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2009

About a week ago we told you that Toyota would introduce several new hybrid cars. Now we can bring you more details as the manufacturer lines up three hybrid concepts for debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Tags: Green cars Hybrid cars Latest news Lexus Toyota.

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2015

In 2006, Honda was the first auto company to voluntarily and publicly announce targets for the reduction of its CO 2 emissions for its products and operations globally. Significantly to reduce the CO 2 intensity and water use of its manufacturing operations. Source: Honda North America. Click to enlarge. kg/auto to just 0.8

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DECEMBER 7, 2009

French carmaker Citroen has lifted the lid on its latest generation supermini the C3 and in a first for the manufacturer the car will be available in a variant which produces less than 100g/km of CO2. Which results in this car being a category A car for VED, with a tax rate of zero.

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OCTOBER 4, 2009

The green car race is not restricted to vehicle manufacturers desperate to steal a march on their rivals – it’s also apparent that some of the leading nations are battling to be the first to have infrastructure in place for the electrification of the automobile. It is hoped to have 100,000 vehicles by 2015.

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JULY 22, 2009

In a companion study for the same period, it was also found that the carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions per driver from these new vehicles were lower in each month compared to October 2007. Tags: Green cars Latest news average fuel economy average fuel economy in USA fuel economy Michigan Transportation Research Institution.

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JUNE 27, 2009

With the need for vehicle manufacturers to deliver lower emissions, improved fuel economy and higher standards of durability and performance, Ricardo has enjoyed such massive demand for its engineering services that it has now opened a new €4million expansion of its test facilities.

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DECEMBER 6, 2009

The V-Platform is expected to be incorporated into at least two other models over the next three years as Nissan instigates measures to begin production of its new model at overseas manufacturing sites such as India, China and Thailand rather than focusing on established markets such as the US, Europe and Japan.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2009

Ford’s commitment to the battery powered vehicle has not the only “green” news from the blue oval as it reaffirmed its EcoNetic range with two models now under the magic 100g/km of CO2 threshold. Regardless of whether you opt for the Start/Stop technology of not, the car also features a couple of notable firsts for Ford in Europe.

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JUNE 17, 2009

Connaught is working with representatives at Midlands- based LDV to support their desire to achieve a viable future for the company and a swift return to production. The business is focussing on products that reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions in the commercial vehicle sector, within which LDV operates.

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APRIL 21, 2009

It distorts competition by placing manufacturers and retailers that are currently selling electric vehicles (EVs) and are planning on introducing new models, or those companies that plan to start selling EVs within the next two years, at a disadvantage. Therefore, the UK will lag behind over the next two years.

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OCTOBER 30, 2009

A focus on tailpipe CO2 emissions has distracted away from the impact of car production, suggests Professor Frank Figge who co-authored the ‘Sustainable Value in Automobile Manufacturing’ study. There is a mixed picture among European manufacturers.

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OCTOBER 2, 2009

litre cars it has been running in recent years as part of its 30-strong, multi-badge, user-chooser fleet. Now Hoval’s vehicle-leasing company, JCT 600, has been asked to supply demo versions of the latest-generation 1.8-litre Hoval Ltd has been impressed by the four Prius 1.5-litre The Toyotas are driven by regional sales engineers.

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