Green Cars News

JULY 15, 2009

Car manufacturers continue to jump on the hybrid car bandwagon, and now you can add Kia Motors to the list. It has unveiled its first commercialised hybrid electric vehicle, known as the Forte Liquid Petroleum Injection (LPI) Hybrid in Seoul Korea. Its carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions are just 99g/km.

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Green Cars News

SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

The Audi e-tron Spyder sports car study makes its world public debut at the Paris Motor Show this weekend as the press get a sneaky preview today. The two seat open sports car is a plug-in hybrid which capable of delivering 128mpg fuel economy and emits a tiny 59g/km of CO2 from its 300PS twin-turbo [.].

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Green Cars News

JULY 2, 2009

The world’s first production hybrid electric vehicle to be powered by a liquefied petroleum injected (LPI) engine has proven an instant sales success for its manufacturer. The LPI Hybrid qualifies as a Super Ultra Low Emission Vehicle and has a fuel economy rating of 17.8km/l (42mpg) - the petrol equivalent fuel economy is 51mpg.

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Green Cars News

OCTOBER 15, 2012

Citroen’s first hybrid model, the DS5 HYbrid4 has been named ‘Best Eco Car’ at the Scottish Car of the Year awards 2012. With emissions as low as 99g/km CO2 and fuel economy as strong as 74.3mpg, the DS5 HYbrid4 is the first car in the Citroen range to make use of the diesel hybrid technology [.].

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Green Cars News

DECEMBER 11, 2013

Mercedes-Benz claims it is making leaps and bounds in improving the efficiency of its cars and cutting its emissions, with its new S-Class plug-in hybrid, one of the jewels in its crown for fuel economy. The German brand reveals that the average CO2 emission level of its entire European car fleet [.]. Mercedes'

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Green Cars News

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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Green Cars News

JULY 8, 2009

Though occasionally derided here in the UK, scooters retain vast appeal throughout Europe where the Piaggio Group has now introduced the MP3 Hybrid, a plug-in hybrid version of its MP3 three-wheeled scooter. There is also an ultra-quiet reverse mode, which can be used for parking or moving in and out of tight spaces.

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Green Cars News

JULY 15, 2009

“smart’s reputation for economy and low emissions is well-known so it was perfect for us to evaluate it at T in the Park. “With its police livery, the car became even more of a focal point and an excellent means of maintaining our presence throughout the festival.&#. .

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Green Cars News

APRIL 23, 2009

President Barack Obama previewed a pioneering plug-in hybrid truck project this week developed by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) in collaboration with the Eaton Corporation and Ricardo plc. The plug-in hybrid drivetrain is expected to deliver up to 70 per cent in fuel economy and emissions reduction.

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Green Cars News

MAY 26, 2009

If you thought the environmental achievements of the new Toyota Prius were limited to its fuel economy and low emissions then Toyota is determined to prove you wrong. Tags: Green cars Hybrid cars Latest news Toyota new Prius new Toyota Prius Toyota Prius.

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Green Cars News

SEPTEMBER 17, 2009

The full hybrid, which was first introduced in 2006, has a host of new features including a new ECO mode that modifies the throttle action and performance of the air conditioning to support fuel efficient driving. Its CO2 emissions are 219g/km with fuel consumption at 25.3mpg; while the vehicle can race from 0-100km/h in 6.3

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Green Cars News

NOVEMBER 4, 2009

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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Green Cars News

JUNE 29, 2009

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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Green Cars News

AUGUST 14, 2009

Green car hire firm, greentomatocars will take delivery of the very first third generation Toyota Prius in London today and to celebrate the firm is offering free passage to customers. The new Prius has had a ninety per cent component redesign for a lighter more compact and efficient full hybrid system.

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Green Cars News

MAY 29, 2009

The new Prius boasts of improved performance and total economy. The Hybrid Synergy Drive delivers 24 per cent more power and yet is more compact and lighter than before. Its CO2 emissions have been slashed to a market-best 89g/km and its fuel consumption has been improved to 72.4mpg.

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Green Cars News

AUGUST 25, 2009

However, the event will also have a distinctly green theme. As the automobile industry moves ever closer to the age of green cars, manufacturers are lining up some innovative concepts that place the emphasis firmly on fuel economy and cutting carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions.

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Green Cars News

JULY 21, 2009

However, Volvo Car UK recently issued a Press release challenging the Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, to review the basis of charging for the London congestion charging zone. Volvo believes the principal of hybrid cars being exempt from the charge is outdated. Green Car of the Year. Is the congestion charge unfair?

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Green Cars News

SEPTEMBER 21, 2009

In fact, fuel consumption and CO2 emissions are reduced by up to 20 per cent compared to a conventional petrol engine. The primary benefits delivered by the Ford EcoBoost approach include: optimised engine efficiency – fuel consumption and CO2 emissions reduced by up to 20 per cent. “With the 2.0-litre “With the 2.0-litre

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Green Cars News

OCTOBER 6, 2009

Regular readers of The Green Piece Column will recall our article on the scrappage scheme back in June, where we put forward the idea that the scheme be tied to the greenest cars. According to a study by Clean Green Cars, vehicles traded under the scheme are almost never cars that would normally be traded in against a new car.

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Green Cars News

MAY 5, 2009

The affordable hybrid car will be an example of environmental technology used by the museum on a daily basis as part of a drive to improve the museum’s energy efficiency. Hybrid cars, such as the Insight, provide a logical progression towards a zero emission future.”. Tags: Honda hybrid Insight museum science.

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Green Cars News

SEPTEMBER 22, 2009

Question: Can you tell explain Ford’s strategy for introducing greener cars? Answer: Ford’s broad general direction is less and less CO2 emissions, with the ultimate goal of zero emission vehicles. This stage is where alternative technology is introduced such as biofuels, LPG, and hybrid technology. litre and 2.0

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Green Cars News

AUGUST 24, 2009

An intelligent vehicle-to-grid communications and control system for its plug-in hybrid electric vehicles that “talks” directly with the nation’s electric grid has been unveiled today courtesy of carmaker, Ford. All 21 of Ford’s fleet of plug-in hybrid Escapes eventually will be equipped with the vehicle-to-grid communications technology.

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Green Cars News

APRIL 30, 2009

The Budget confirmed and built on the Chancellor’s measures in Budget 2008 and the Pre-Budget report by: Confirming the new rules on capital allowances linked to CO2 emissions. Increasing company car benefit in kind tax in the future for all but the lowest carbon cars. 16. * +3% for diesel cars. Capital Allowances.

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Green Cars News

SEPTEMBER 22, 2009

The Green Piece Article: Tuesday 22, 2009. Since the Obama administration took office, the US has gradually been pouring more and more cash into advanced vehicle technologies including the development of plug-in hybrid and full battery electric vehicles. By contrast, the hybrid Prius is almost 0.42miles per MJ.

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APRIL 21, 2009

About CalCars Plug-In Hybrids FAQ How to Get a PHEV Where PHEVs are Carmakers Say. Our PRIUS+ Project Photos PHEV Resources Global Warming Take Action News and Events Contact Us How Carmakers are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity If you ask, "have major auto-makers come around on PHEVs?", No announced plans.

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Green Cars News

APRIL 29, 2009

The Toyota Prius will, this summer, take its advanced hybrid power technology and environmental leadership on to a higher level. The new, third-generation Prius will arguably become the world’s most technically advanced mainstream car, and will also help demonstrate the real world benefits of Toyota’s Hybrid Synergy Drive.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

It also offers eight hybrid models. This isnt an either-or equation — GM needs to develop more fuel efficient cars alongside the Volt, and its stupid to expect the Volt to be a money-maker out of the gate. based technology will actually achieve any economy in production. assuming electric cars actually have a future.

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