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MARCH 6, 2012

A new Mercedes A-Class makes its world debut today at the Geneva Motor Show, with a new, more efficient engine range that promises emissions from just 99g/km CO2. Presenting the car today, Mercedes’ execs say the new A-Class marks the start of a new product offensive in the compact sector, promising to combine good fuel [.].

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MARCH 5, 2013

i-DTEC diesel engine. Newly launched on the Civic model, the highly efficient engine will enable Honda’s SUV model to follow suit and cut emissions to just 119g/km CO2. Appearing at the Geneva Motor Show this week, the new CR-V [.].

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2011

A computer simulation study suggests that the Scuderi split-cycle engine may be streets ahead of those featured in existing European class “high economy” vehicles.

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JULY 1, 2009

Ronn Motor Company, Inc. today clarified and expanded upon the H2GO™ computerized test data for Ford engines. Detailed results can be viewed on Ronn Motors’ website at [link]. Litre Engine (the Ford family 4.6 litre engines show similar results). on the Ford family of engines.

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JUNE 14, 2010

As part of its ‘Drive to Green’ strategy, Shanghai GM has announced it wants to reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions by 15 per cent for 2011-2015 while simultaneously improving performance by 14 per cent.

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FEBRUARY 17, 2014

Vauxhall’s funky small car, the Adam is about to get more efficient with the arrival of a new 1.0 litre, three cylinder engine which will be available with the model from this spring. Set to make its debut at the Geneva Motor Show next month, the new 1.0 litre EcoTec direct turbo injection engine [.]. Vauxhall'

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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. The vehicle uses a 1.6litre Gamma LPI engine with an independently developed continuously variable transmission and hybrid system, much like the Hyundai LPI Hybrid.

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AUGUST 25, 2009

The Green Piece. Steeped in history, the International Motor Show, or Internationale Automobil-Ausstellung (IAA), held biennially in Frankfurt, Germany, is already regarded as the world’s largest motor show – and this year it may be more important than ever. However, the event will also have a distinctly green theme.

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The Audi e‑tron quattro concept uses three electric motors: one electric motor drives the front axle, the two others act on the rear axle. An intelligent drive management system controls the interplay between the motors as appropriate for the situation, with a focus on the greatest possible efficiency. Total output is 320 kW.

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2009

Now at the Frankfurt Motor Show Ford has announced a new family of petrol engines offering the opportunity to down size engine capacity without suffering a reduction in performance. In fact, fuel consumption and CO2 emissions are reduced by up to 20 per cent compared to a conventional petrol engine. litre and 2.0

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

Volvo has now confirmed that it will introduce a plug-in hybrid diesel car as early as 2012. The plug-in hybrid is expected to achieve CO2 emissions as low as 49g/km with fuel consumption at 124mpg. The diesel engine will be optimised to run on renewable synthetic diesel and it will comply with future exhaust emission [.].

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MARCH 8, 2012

Indian auto giant, Tata revealed a new four-seat range-extended city concept car at the Geneva Motor Show which could boast emissions as low as 22g/km and a range of up to 559 miles. Called Megapixel, the new model combines a lithium ion phosphate battery with an petrol engine to act as a generator, giving the [.].

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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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MARCH 4, 2014

Ssangyong has taken the wraps off a new hybrid crossover concept called the XLV at the Geneva Motor Show this morning. litre diesel engine combined with a 10kW electric motor and 500Wh lithium ion battery, SsangYong says the car is expected to achieve CO2 levels around 10 per c[.]. Featuring a new 1.6

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OCTOBER 14, 2009

The UK motor industry can proudly proclaim itself to be one of the most environmentally sustainable, a report from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has concluded. Over the last decade, UK automotive manufacturing facilities have cut CO2 emissions per vehicle by nearly half (40.9 billion – 10.6

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JANUARY 24, 2011

Kia’s new Picanto model set to be revealed at the Geneva Motor Show in March will be even greener than the previous model. Its Korean car maker is set to offer a choice of up to four all-new super-efficient powertrains – three versions of the 1-litre, three-cylinder Kappa engine (petrol, flex fuel and bi-fuel) and [.].

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FEBRUARY 17, 2012

The new Ford B-Max-set to debut at next month’s Geneva Motor Show-is to offer emissions from as low as 104g/km CO2, thanks to the use of efficient new engines. Ford say its downsized and optimised engines will mean that its new compact family vehicle will will deliver best in class fuel economy for both in [.].

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FEBRUARY 18, 2012

The Geneva Motor Show 2012 continues to take shape with BMW the latest to announce a debut for the showcase. The vehicle, powered by a 1.6litre 85kW/116hp diesel engine features BMW TwinPower Turbo technology and achieves fuel economy of 62mpg with CO2 emissions at [.].

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MAY 26, 2009

Electric cars should not be viewed as a silver bullet to solve our transportation needs, is the latest advice from British engineers. 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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APRIL 27, 2009

Green cars certainly don’t have to be slow and clunky if the latest offering from Lotus is anything to go by. The car manufacturer unveiled its new Tribid car at the Shanghai Motor Show, dubbed the Exige 270E. The use of methanol has been vital in the car’s development.

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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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AUGUST 24, 2011

litre TFSI petrol engine and an electric motor, fuel consumption will be in excess of 44mpg on the combined cycle and CO2 emissions of less than 148g/km. TDI-powered A8 has the lowest CO2 emissions in [.]. German carmaker Audi has finally confirmed the production of its Hybrid A8 luxury saloon. Combining a 2.0

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2009

As we edge closer to the eagerly anticipated launched of the Citroen C3 supermini at the Frankfurt Motor Show, more details have emerged about the best-seller. Indeed the HDi DPFS 90 diesel version, which will be available from launch, will be the first full production Citroen to emit less than 100g/km of CO2 with emission levels of 99g/km.

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MARCH 5, 2012

Volkswagen is set to reveal a second Cross Coupe concept at the Geneva Motor Show. A vehicle this size doesn’t exactly scream ‘green’ but amazingly, this plug-in SUV is capable of 157mpg at just 46g/km of CO2, thanks to the combination of two 9.8 kWh electric motors and a turbodiesel direct injection (TDI) petrol engine. [.].

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JUNE 13, 2009

In recent weeks, news stories have broken about a Ferrari hybrid supercar in development as well as the launch of the McLaren P11 Supercar, which features a diesel V8 engine and regenerative braking. All of this is possible thanks to an exclusive hydrogen fuel injection system from Ronn Motors.

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2009

Another innovation is headed to the Frankfurt Motor Show next week, where Lotus Engineering will unveil its range extender engine. The engine is attached to an electricity generator and provides an efficient source of energy to power an electric motor directly or charge the vehicle’s battery.

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2009

The Frankfurt Motor Show is playing host to a staggering array of weird and wonderful concept cars this week, many of which are geared around green credentials. Currently only petrol hybrids are mass produced, but the L1 could be the start of an all new geneartion super-efficient cars.

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APRIL 21, 2009

From the efforts to make F1 green to the Michelin Green X Challenge, more and more green cars and green car innovations are making their way into the sport’s most renowned events. Volkswagen will unleash two cars with natural gas engines at the event - two Scirocco GT24-CNG 2.0

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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. Tags: Green cars Latest news France low carbon vehicle projects.

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AUGUST 27, 2009

Stand by for another debut at this year’s Frankfurt Motor Show - this time in the form of a new Saab 9-5 saloon car. The vehicle features an all-turbo powertrain line-up - the most extensive ever offered by Saab - and sees the development of efficient four-cylinder turbo engines. The 9-5 offers a 2.0

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MAY 21, 2009

You’ve probably heard of stop-start technology - it effectively switches the engine off in traffic congestion before restarting it when a driver touches the clutch, helping to reduce fuel consumption and emissions. The company is a UK-based start-up that is working to deliver cost-effective CO2 reduction solutions for vehicles.

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DECEMBER 2, 2009

The Los Angeles Motor Show was home to yet another world debut yesterday, as Volkswagen premiered the Up! Based on its new small car family, the VW Up! Lite incorporates a variation of the two-cylinder TDI hybrid powertrain from the L1 Concept that made its debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show back in September. Lite concept.

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AUGUST 31, 2009

Described as the evolution of the Grande Punto, the Fiat Punto Evo will make its debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show this month. The new Punto Evo has a host of environmental features including Start&Stop, the system that switches off an engine and restarts it in stop and go traffic.

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JUNE 30, 2009

The disparity was highlighted to Boris Johnson by Stuart Kerr, Regional President for Europe from Volvo Car Corporation when he collected the What Car? Green Car of the Year award from The Mayor recently. Volvo’s What Car? Green Car of the Year-winning S40 1.6D to enter the capital.

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DECEMBER 1, 2009

The next generation Ford Focus ECOnetic was revealed at the IAA Frankfurt Motor Show in September and will be made available with optional Ford Auto Start-Stop. It also includes regenerative charging, low tension front end accessory drive and it is powered by a 1.6litre Duratorq TDCi engine that has a standard diesel particulate filter.

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JUNE 20, 2009

The Elantra LPI Hybrid Electric Vehicle will accept pre-orders until July 7 before the car is officially launched to the Korean domestic market. The car is the first hybrid electric to be powered by a Liquefied Petroleum Injected (LPI) engine and includes an LPI Gamma engine displacing 1.6

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2009

The Korean manufacturer, which has already catapulted itself to the top of the UK sales charts, will now debut two new vehicles at the Frankfurt Motor Show. First is the ix-Metro, a new hybrid electric CUV concept for the sub-B segment that promises carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions at a meagre 80g/km. version of the all-new R diesel.

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