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JUNE 15, 2011

BCG’s market research found that consumers in the United States, Europe, and China are interested in alternatives to the traditional gasoline-fueled ICE powertrain; of these alternatives, hybrids and electric vehicles resonate most strongly with consumers. Most consumers in this group expect a payback within three years.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2011

Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles will reduce CO2 and nitrogen oxide emissions levels – but they are also expected to push up sulphur oxide emissions.

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AUGUST 30, 2009

Green car enthusiasts are already counting the days to the Frankfurt Motor Show, and now their appetites have been whetted further as BMW releases more details of its so-called CO2 champion. All this, results in a vehicle that can race from 0-62mph in 4.8

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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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JANUARY 30, 2020

Average CO2 figures for new leased cars showed a dramatic drop in Q3 2019, thanks to an increase in electric vehicle registrations.

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JANUARY 25, 2011

Take a look at the Volkswagen XL1 – this isn’t the stuff of fantasy, the vehicle will actually make its world debut at this week’s Qatar Motor Show. The prototype is the third evolutionary stage of Volkswagen’s one-litre car strategy and features fuel consumption at an incredible 261mpg. Its CO2 emissions value is just 24g/km [.].

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APRIL 21, 2009

The European Association for Battery Electric Vehicles -Going-Electric -has written an open letter to Transport Secretary, Geoff Hoon following the announcement of a £250m programme of support for electric vehicles. Second, electric quadricycles should be included in the scheme.

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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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JANUARY 12, 2010

While stating that it understands electric vehicle technology as well as anyone, and unveiling its new CR-Z hybrid sports car, Honda still believes that fuel cells are the future.

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DECEMBER 7, 2009

Some of the most advanced green cars and electric vehicles available will be at the Copenhagen Summit this week with Peugeot, Citroen, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Volvo, Think, Honda and Renault all displaying their vehicles and in many cases, lending their greenest models out during the international conference.

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JUNE 20, 2009

Qualifying projects for the first round of funding are: Velroue Project: Developed by Michelin, Renault and IFP, this will demonstrate the feasibility of a vehicle equipped with a dual, non-hybrid combustion engine-electric motor system. Velecta: Together Aixam, INRETS and the ECA are demonstrating light electric vehicles.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2009

The idea that a wholesale switch to electric cars would automatically reduce CO2 emissions and dependence on oil is one of a number of myths dispelled by a major new report conducted on behalf of the Environmental Transport Association (ETA). CO2 emissions. On-board metering of electricity use would be a key requirement.

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2012

There has been plenty of coverage of BMW’s Efficient Dynamics strategy over the last few days (see article) – which aims to reduce CO2 emissions and fuel consumption while increasing vehicle performance. However, how does this strategy apply to battery electric vehicles?

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2009

Postal distribution company TNT has joined forces with Renault in a bid to drive down the carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions of its global post and express delivery fleet. According to Ruben van Doorn, the strategy manager for TNT, the electric vehicles represent an ideal solution for its urban activities.

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MAY 26, 2009

A report from the respected Institute of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) advises that the Government should not rely solely in the introduction of electric cars to reduce vehicle-related CO2 emissions.

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JUNE 20, 2012

Just yesterday we told you how Europe was on track to beat the 130g/km CO2 threshold by 2015 (see article) – however, it appears Germany is still in the slow lane in terms of reaching its electric car target. The country had set an ambitious goal of having one million electric vehicles on its roads [.].

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OCTOBER 28, 2009

Having signed memorandums of understanding to promote the development of electric mobility in numerous countries and major cities around the world, the Renault-Nissan Alliance has now secured arguably its most high profile agreement yet – with the city of Barcelona, Spain.

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JULY 19, 2009

A report, prepared by Ricardo, has been published by the UK Department for Transport outlining the potential of various technologies in reducing carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. It then summarises which technologies are the most promising in terms of CO2 benefits with all these additional issues factored in.

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OCTOBER 30, 2013

Recently named the European leader for the sales of low emission cars, with an average of just 115.9g/km km CO2, Renault is known for its efficient combustion cars like the ever-popular Clio and compact crossover, the Captur. With four electric vehicles on the market, this French firm also boasts the b[.].

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OCTOBER 3, 2012

Renault has entered three electric vehicles into this year’s RAC Future Car Challenge. and ZOE [pictured] will appear amongst the convoy of low-emitting vehicles which will make its 63-mile journey from Brighton to London on November 3. A 99g/km CO2 version of the new Clio 4 will also be [.]. A Kangoo Van Z.E,

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JUNE 9, 2009

Considered by many to be the ultimate eco-car, Mitsubishi Motors Corporation finally unveiled the production version of the i-MiEV as part of World Environment Day in Tokyo. Also included in the Mitsubishi i-MiEV is the MiEV operating system, which is an advanced integrated vehicle management system for new-generation electric vehicles.

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JUNE 25, 2009

Ford has furthered its commitment to electric vehicles by including demonstration models as part of the UK’s Low Carbon Vehicle fleet. The vehicles will be provided by Ford, SSE and Strathclyde University along with a charging infrastructure in early 2010.

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JUNE 29, 2009

prototype electric vehicle available for test drives. prototype is powered by a 44kW (60hp) electric motor and is equipped with a 15kWh battery. With just 18 months remaining before the release of Renault’s forthcoming production electric vehicles, Kangoo be bop Z.E. The Renault Kangoo be bop Z.E.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2009

Toyota has long been one of the leading carmakers in the world of green cars. The first manufacturer to produce a full production hybrid, in the form of the iconic Prius, Toyota has also made significant advancements in the development of electric, hydrogen and alternative fuel vehicles. TheGreenCarWebsite.co.uk

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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. Tags: Green cars Latest news Tesla Motors Aabar Investments Daimler.

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2009

The vehicle will support an all-electric range of 12.4miles at speeds up to 62mph. Over longer distances the Prius Plug-in becomes a conventional petrol-electric hybrid and with this extended range, carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions are reduced to around 60g/km according to Toyota.

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APRIL 18, 2009

As it continues to expand its role in the emergence of zero-emission mobility, the Renault-Nissan Alliance has announced another partnership - this time with LeasePlan, the European market leader in fleet and vehicle management. The two parties have formed a memorandum of understanding to study ways to promote the use of electric vehicles.

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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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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. Tags: Green cars Latest news Renault.

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JUNE 20, 2009

South Korea’s largest car manufacturer, Hyundai, has now started to take pre-orders for its first hybrid vehicle for commercial sale. The Elantra LPI Hybrid Electric Vehicle will accept pre-orders until July 7 before the car is officially launched to the Korean domestic market.

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NOVEMBER 4, 2009

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. Battery electric vehicles will follow. Its new V6 family will replace all existing V6 engines from 2.7-4.0litres

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MARCH 31, 2011

The UK will need more than 6 million electric cars on the road by 2030 if it is to meet its targets for reducing CO2 emissions, a new report from WWF concludes. million electric vehicles will be needed by 2020 and 6.4 The conservation charity projects that at least 1.7 million by 2030 if the [.].

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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 vehicle, which is powered by an LPI Gamma engine that displaces 1.6

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APRIL 26, 2009

The technology has the potential to be used in a number of applications including the development of both hybrid and electric vehicles. Tags: Green cars Latest news Atraverda bi-polar lead acid batteries University of Glamorgan.

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DECEMBER 4, 2009

Smith Electric Vehicles is to deliver 51 of its Edison electric vehicles to J Sainsbury Plc. The well-known supermarket group will used the vehicles in Sainsbury’s Online grocery delivery service in London and will make the supermarket giant one of the largest operator of commercial electric vehicles in the UK.

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NOVEMBER 12, 2009

European Commission President José Manuel Barroso called in September for transport and electrical supply to be ‘decarbonised’, highlighting the development of electric cars as a key aim. However binding EU targets for car CO2 emissions agreed last December include ‘supercredits’ that enable carmakers to sell up to 3.5

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AUGUST 30, 2009

Nevertheless, he moved to reassure those with environmental concerns by pointing out that transport fuels will be included in the Emissions Trading Scheme and that a Road Users Charges exemption will apply to electric vehicles until 2013 with a grant for biodiesel production until 2012. km to 203.8g/km

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