Green Cars News

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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Green Cars News

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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Green Cars News

AUGUST 27, 2013

The four-cylinder SKYACTIV-G petrol engines and SKYACTIV-D clean diesel units, which appear in the CX-5 [below] and Mazda6, significantly improve fuel economy and CO2 emissions, compared to [.]. Mazda will increase production of its fuel efficient SKYACTIV engines by 25% in response to popular demand.

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Green Cars News

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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Green Cars News

MAY 10, 2009

It is already on sale in the UK and delivers potential fuel savings up to 20 per cent in heavy urban traffic and a reduction in carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions of eight per cent. Tags: Green cars Latest news Freelander land rover Land Rover Discovery Range Rover Range Rover Sport.

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Green Cars News

SEPTEMBER 6, 2012

It will be the largest ever Ford to be fitted with such a small displacement engine – but the next generation Ford Mondeo (pictured) is set to include the award winning 1.0litre EcoBoost petrol engine. Described as a “game changer”, the new Mondeo will deliver best-in-class fuel economy and boast CO2 emissions of less than [.].

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Green Cars News

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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Green Cars News

AUGUST 20, 2010

Motorists in New Zealand are increasingly turning to the power of diesel to reduce CO2 emissions and boost fuel efficiency, the country's Motor Trade Association (MTA) reveals. Tags: Latest news alternative fuel diesel engine fuel economy MTA petrol.

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Green Cars News

NOVEMBER 9, 2009

Manufacturers continue to make efforts to slash carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, and now Citroen has introduced two new greener power plants to its C5 range. 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

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Green Cars News

JUNE 20, 2009

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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Green Cars News

JULY 2, 2009

It has some eye-catching environmental credentials emitting just 99g/km of carbon dioxide (CO2) - that’s 90 per cent fewer emissions than the equivalent petrol-powered Elantra. LPG vehicles are already successful in the country with LPG only half the price of petrol.

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Green Cars News

AUGUST 5, 2009

Green car leader Toyota has expanded the engine line-up of the new Avensis in a bid to drive down fuel consumption and harmful emissions. Valvematic petrol and 2.2 Its fuel economy figures are 43.5mpg and its emissions are 152g/km. It produces CO2 emissions of 169g/km and returns 44.1mpg in combined cycle driving.

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Green Cars News

JULY 2, 2009

Not only could fuel cell technology help to clean up the earth’s atmosphere, but it is providing a boost to the economy too. The fuel cells will be charged with hydrogen gas, which is then converted into electricity, water and carbon dioxide (CO2) via a chemical reaction.

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Green Cars News

JULY 15, 2009

The hybrid Forte has some impressive credentials that are sure to catch the eye of car buyers eager to lower their fuel consumption and do their bit for the environment. It has fuel economy of 42mpg with petrol equivalent fuel economy at 51mpg. Its carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions are just 99g/km.

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Green Cars News

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 First debuted on the Audi S and RS models, the [.].

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Green Cars News

APRIL 27, 2009

According to Robert Stein, the vehicle owner enjoys high fuel economy because the petrol, with its greater eating value per volume, is the fuel primarily used. Improved energy efficiency in turn leverages the effect of the limited supply of E85 compared to simply displacing petrol as with a flexible fuel vehicle.

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Green Cars News

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.

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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. Tags: Chrysler Green cars Latest news Chrysler diesels Chrysler Fiat Chrysler petrol engines Chrysler Powertrains Dodge RAM 1500 Fiat Fiat MultiJet.

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Green Cars News

NOVEMBER 14, 2009

Keep your eyes on Korean manufacturer Hyundai-Kia which is determined not to be forgotten in the green car race. It has a fuel economy rating of 53mpg – a 47 per cent improvement over the 1.6l The work on the transmission has taken three years and was carried out at the Namyang Research and Development facility in South Korea.

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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

MAY 10, 2009

The Peugeot 407 is constantly evolving and now it has added a host of new features designed to boost the overall driving enjoyment and slash carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. Prices for the 407 Saloon start with the S trim 2.0litre Bioflex petrol at £17,745.

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Green Cars News

JULY 23, 2009

Their forthcoming supercar the Bentley Continental Supersports has at its heart the company’s first dual fuel engine, capable of running on petrol but also, and importantly, on bioethanol (E85). seconds, and a top speed of 204mph!

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Green Cars News

JULY 8, 2009

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. 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

APRIL 28, 2009

The new Verso benefits from Toyota Optimal Drive powertrains across the engine range which allow for stronger performance but lower emissions and improved fuel economy. Its fuel economy is impressive too with an extra 3.7miles a gallon for an official figure of 40.4mpg on the combined cycle. For example, the new 1.8

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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

OCTOBER 19, 2009

Audi’s most fuel efficient model, the A3, is to extend its class-leading fuel economy to its automatic variants. TFSI petrol and 1.6 With the system’s help, economy is boosted and CO2 is reduced by approximately 5g/km, but if required it can be deactivated at the touch of a button. and CO2 output of just 109g/km.

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Green Cars News

MAY 20, 2011

Renault’s new Scenic model now benefits from emissions as low as 115g/km CO2 despite its family-sized dimensions. In the Scenic, the new engine boosts fuel economy [.]. Introducing an new 1.6

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Green Cars News

MAY 28, 2009

Engineers at the VW Group are working on two 600cc two-cylinder turbo-charged units - one diesel and one petrol - with fuel economy predicted to be around 95mpg. This will leave carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions below 100g/km and the Audi won’t cost a penny under existing road tax rules.

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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. Ecoboost is a petrol engine technology that gets more out of the same engine. The first stage is where we’re at right now.

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Green Cars News

JULY 1, 2009

Even premium carmakers like Mercedes-Benz are jumping on the bandwagon, with the launch of its Blue Efficiency range of cars. However, unlike most other manufacturers, Mercedes has decided to tweak its petrol-powered cars, rather than its diesels.

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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. We are delighted and very grateful to Honda to take delivery of this low-emission vehicle,” said Chris Rapley, Director of the Science Museum.

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Green Cars News

JUNE 18, 2009

With manual transmission, iQ3 returns an official 58.9mpg in combined cycle driving, and 113g/km of CO2 – Band B for road tax (£35 annual charge). Equipped with Toyota’s new Multidrive CVT system, fuel economy is just as good, while emissions rise slightly to 120g/km, but remain within Band B.

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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 18, 2009

Riversimple shot to fame in June 2009 when they unveiled arguably the most exciting development for British green car technology yet; the two-seater Riversimple hydrogen prototype. Q: Technically speaking, what do you see as the biggest obstacle to a hydrogen driven economy?

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Green Cars News

AUGUST 30, 2009

TFSI: Part of Audi’s philosophy in addressing efficiency is downsizing and so it’s no surprise to see a new turbocharged petrol direct injection 1.2 Both versions can reach 118mph and have an average fuel economy of 42.8mpg while emitting 127g/km of carbon dioxide (CO2). It can reach 62mph in 5.4

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Green Cars News

APRIL 29, 2009

litre petrol vehicle, new Prius will accelerate from nought to 62mph in 10.4 At the same time overall fuel economy has been improved by 10 per cent, new Prius returning 72.4mpg in combined cycle driving. Prius easily exceeds the Euro 5 emissions standards, producing 89g/km of CO2. The adoption of a larger, 1.8-litre

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APRIL 21, 2009

They will buy a car and rent or lease the battery and the cost of leasing the battery will be the same as, or less than, the cost theyre paying today for petrol. 2/12/07 GM is aggressively pursuing plug-in hybrids "because of the tremendous potential to significantly increase fuel economy," according to spokesman Brian Corbett.

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