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Petrol Alto beats diesel rivals in Green Car Challenge

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Last week’s Global Green Challenge in Australia threw a number of vehicles in the spotlight, after many of the competing vehicles showed amazing eco-credentials. In the Darwin to Adelaide run, the petrol driven Alto managed to complete the journey at an average consumption of 72mpg overall, an 18.5 per cent and 12.2

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Top 10 green cars at Frankfurt

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The Frankfurt Motor Show is open to the public, so if you’re heading to the event what can you expect to see? diesel, the petrol hybrid Lexus LF-Ch is expected to match its competitors for performance and price while emitting less than 100g/km of CO2. It is set to debut in 2013.

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Mercedes-Benz bringing series of 3rd-generation plug-in hybrids to market; EQ Power, gasoline or diesel; C-, E- and S-Class

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l/100 km, combined CO2 emissions 42 g/km, combined electrical consumption 19.1-18.7 l/100 km, combined CO2 emissions 45 g/km, combined electrical consumption 14.5 The hybrid drive system in the S 560 e combines the 270 kW (367 hp) of the V6 petrol engine with 90 kW of EQ Power. kWh/100 km). Earlier post.).

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Toyota reduces fuel consumption and emissions across the new Auris range; 13% average reduction in CO2 compared to predecessors; gasoline, diesel and hybrid

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The engine will automatically restart in the event of low battery charge, or if the vehicle begins to move, in the interest of safety. liter VVT-i petrol engine and 60 kW electric motor generate a maximum power output of 136 DIN hp (101 kW), equipping the Auris Hybrid with a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of 10.9

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BMW focuses on efficient dynamics

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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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Range Rover with improved fuel economy heading to UK

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Following its worldwide launch at the New York International Auto Show, the new 2010 Range Rover, including the 2010 Range Rover Sport and Discovery 4, will head to the UK as part of the London Motorexpo event. The event takes place at Canary Wharf from June 8-14, 2009.

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Natural gas powered sports car unveiled

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However, instead of injecting gas selectively into the cylinders it injects it into the central air take allowing the delivery of the quantities of gas for the performance even in the event of strong fluctuating gas quality. Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions of the CNG SLK are 150g/km with fuel consumption at 5.6kg of CNG per 100km.

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