Making 10% of fleets electric could cut CO2 by 5%
Green Cars News
DECEMBER 18, 2012
Just how much money and CO2 companies could save by electrifying part of their fleet has been outlined in a new study.
Peugeot 208 set for EV & Low CO2 Fleet Show premiere
Green Cars News
FEBRUARY 15, 2012
Peugeot are set to debut its sub-99g/km 208 supermini at March’s EV & Low CO2 Fleet Show. The 208 will launch this June with six sub-99g engines – five of which are diesel – with the cleanest option slashing CO2 emissions to 87g and an average fuel consumption of 76mpg. Organised by Fleet World magazine, [.].
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EEA: All major carmakers hit CO2 targets
Green Cars News
OCTOBER 31, 2013
Car manufacturers are taking the fight against CO2 emissions seriously: and the proof has just been released by the European Environment Agency (EEA). In a new report entitled CO2 emissions performance of car manufacturers 2012, the EEA reveals that all major car manufacturers hit their fleet emiss[.].
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49 Car makers ‘likely to miss’ EU CO2 target
Green Cars News
OCTOBER 28, 2010
The motor industry is ‘extremely’ unlikely to hit its EU set target of a fleet average of 130g/km of CO2 by 2013, according to Clean Green Cars. The claim comes as the website releases details of the industry’s performance in the third quarter of 2010, where the average CO2 emitted by new cars stood at [.].
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Electric NV200 wired for EV and Low CO2 Fleet Show
Green Cars News
APRIL 13, 2012
Nissan will showcase a prototype of its fully electric NV200 van at the EV and Low CO2 Fleet Show next week. The event aimed at increasing interest and awareness of greener fleet vehicles amongst fleet decision makers is set to open this Wednesday [18 April] at Silverstone Race Circuit in Northamptonshire featuring some of the [.].
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Energy Saving Trust named as sponsor for EV & Low CO2 Fleet Show
Green Cars News
JANUARY 26, 2012
The one-day EV & Low CO2 Fleet Show – held at the world-renowned Silverstone racing circuit in Northamptonshire – will allow fleet decision makers to experience the plus-points of electric, hybrid [.].
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French CO2 Feebate Plan Good News for Electric Cars
Plugs and Cars
DECEMBER 7, 2007
The French government's Ministry of Ecology has instituted a CO2 based "feebate" scheme. Low emission vehicles will receive a rebate, high emission cars will be assessed a fee. Mid level emitters, representing about 45% of the cars currently sold, will be unaffected. An electric car would receive €5000 (over $7300.)
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European 95g/km CO2 standard delayed until 2021
Green Cars News
FEBRUARY 25, 2014
The European Parliament has agreed to delay the introduction of a 95g/km CO2 fleet average standard until 2021, following intense lobbying from the car industry. Green credentials' Originally the 95g/km target was expected to be enforced by 2020, but will now be in place for a year later. The delay to the legislat[.].
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EU system for CO2 cuts is ‘fatally flawed’
Green Cars News
MAY 20, 2010
An EU legal system for carmakers which requires them to cut average fleet emissions below 130g/km by 2012, is ‘fatally flawed’, a leading green car analyst claims. According to Jay Nagley of Clean Green Cars, while many people are award of the legal target of 130g/km, what many don’t realise is that that target varies [.].
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Volkswagen: diesel tech key to meeting 95g/km CO2
Green Cars News
JULY 22, 2014
Volkswagen will hit the the EU’s target for a fleet average of 95g/km CO2 by 2020, Prof Dr Ulrich Hackenburg, board member for technical development Audi, confirmed. Speaking to news agency, Headlineauto.co.uk, Hackenburg said one of the main ways which the group will achieve this will be through [.]. Audi Volkswagen'
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54 London’s taxi fleet could cut 4, 000 tonnes of CO2
Green Cars News
JULY 26, 2011
London could save four thousand tonnes of CO2 emissions every week if all of the capital’s black cabs were fully electric, new research commissioned by the UK low carbon motor, EcoVelocity reveals. The show set to take place between September 8-11, 2011 at Battersea Power Station, calculated the figure based on the total CO2 emissions [.].
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European CO2 emissions ahead of 2015’s 130g/km target
Green Cars News
APRIL 30, 2014
Average CO2 emissions for new cars sold in Europe during 2013 were 4% more efficient than those sold in 2012. Data from the European Environment Agency (EEA) shows that collectively, Europe''s car fleet emitted an average of 127g/km of CO2, three grams ahead of 2015''s legal limit. Stronger sales [.].
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PHEVLERs are the Zero CO2 Clean Green Machines of the Future
Green Car Congress
APRIL 22, 2016
Society as a whole will reap the benefits of the multipurpose PHEVLER green machine which will be “sun kissed for zero CO 2.”. Frank (2016) Using the Fleet of Long Range Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles. 8 ] Leaf, Volt tests show electric cars cost less per mile to operate - ConsumerReports 08 Dec 2011. [ References. [
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EST: Mileage management systems cut CO2 by 10 per cent
Green Cars News
AUGUST 21, 2012
UK fleets could reduce their CO2 emissions by up to 10 per cent with the introduction of mileage management systems, so says the Energy Saving Trust (EST). These systems accurately log the number of miles driven by employees for business purposes to help fleet managers identify any wasted journeys.
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50 Toyota, Fiat and MINI already meeting EU green car target
Green Cars News
APRIL 16, 2010
There are now three manufacturers below the EU target of 130g/km of CO2, clean green cars has revealed. The target-set by the EU- that carmakers should produce cars with average fleet emissions of less than 130g/km by 2012- has already been beaten by Toyota (124.55 g/km), Fiat (124.61 g/km) and Mini (129.98
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200 electric cars included in Olympic fleet
Green Cars News
APRIL 26, 2012
BMW and LOCOG, the London 2012 organising committee, has today revealed full details of the London 2012 fleet. The diverse fleet covers not only cars but also motorcycles and bicycles, with the average CO2 emissions of the fleet at just 116g/km it beats the target set down by the organising committee.
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55 Free show to spark EV fleet sales boost?
Green Cars News
JANUARY 19, 2012
A free event is expected to encourage uptake of electric and low carbon vehicles within the fleet sector. With interest in hybrid and electric technology gathering pace amongst fleets, the EV and Low CO2 Fleet Show will aim to demonstrate the benefits of EVs and vehicles with diminished tailpipe output.
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Arrive ‘N’ Drive the latest green cars
Green Cars News
FEBRUARY 14, 2011
As fuel prices continue to spiral, the chance to see and test drive the latest fuel-efficient cars on the market is a must for any organisation running a fleet. As this year’s GreenFleet Arrive ‘N’ Drive event nears, the timing couldn’t be better for those looking to cut CO2 emissions and fuel bills. Taking place [.].
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Automakers pushed to meet 2015 CO2 target
Green Cars News
DECEMBER 21, 2011
The race is on to meet average carbon dioxide (CO2) emission targets ahead of 2015 – with new data showing that several carmakers need to act quickly. According to the European Environment Agency (EEA), while most car manufacturers have met their targets for 2012, several need to make their fleets even more efficient and almost [.].
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Carmakers can hit 130g/km CO2 target without cheats, says T&E
Green Cars News
SEPTEMBER 10, 2013
Carmakers in Europe are on track to hit their 2015 and 2020 targets for average fleet CO2 emissions, a new report from the Transport & Environment (T&E) reveals. The new ‘How Clean are Europe’s Cars 2013’ report charts the fall in average emission levels of new cars sold in Europe last yea[.]. Green credentials'
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53 BCG study finds conventional automotive technologies have high CO2 reduction potential at lower cost; stiff competition for electric cars
Green Car Congress
JUNE 15, 2011
Advanced combustion technologies alone could reduce CO 2 tailpipe emissions by 40% from current average levels for new-vehicle fleets of 250 to 270 grams per kilometer (g/km) in the United States, 150 to 170 g/km in Europe, 130 to 140 g/km in Japan, and 200 to 215g/km in China, according to the analysis. However, China is a major wildcard.
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Citroen C1 fleet drive down emissions for G4S
Green Cars News
MAY 24, 2013
In an effort to cut the emissions of its fleet, G4S Utility Services-the UK''s largest supplier of data collection and meter reading services-has taken delivery of 437 new Citroen C1 city cars. With emissions from just 99g/km CO2, and real-world economy reported to be around 53mpg, the company''s [.].
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Europe’s backtrack on 95g/km CO2 target is bad news for motorists. The Green Piece.
Green Cars News
OCTOBER 22, 2013
The Green Piece Column. Last week, the European Union announced it had agreed to delay its 95g/km CO2 fleet average target from the initially agreed date of 2020 to 2024. Tuesday 22 October. Although the 2020 date had already been agreed back in June, pressure from the German government to delay[.]. Latest News'
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50 Volkswagen reveals plans for six new plug-in hybrid cars
Green Cars News
MARCH 12, 2013
German carmaker Volkswagen has been making green car headlines in recent weeks after revealing plans for a self-imposed 95g/km CO2 fleet target in Europe by 2020 (see article) and a fuel cell car programme (see article): and now it is in the spotlight again.
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Seattle boosted by green car grant
Green Cars News
AUGUST 27, 2009
Alternative fuel technologies have been embraced in Seattle, after the city was awarded a $1.4million grant from the US Department of Energy to enhance its fleet of green vehicles. So how will the money be spent? It will also pick up $500,000 for the installation of electric vehicle charging stations.
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Volvo’s new 94g/km CO2 hatch from under £20k
Green Cars News
APRIL 13, 2012
The five seat, five door model, first unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show back in March, will feature economy as strong as 78.5mpg and emissions as low as 94g/km CO2, making it an attractive proposition to cost-conscious fleets and [.].
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Taxi fleets in Sweden go green
Green Cars News
MAY 23, 2009
Sweden has long been the envy of Europe in terms of its environmental reputation and now its taxi fleets are getting in on the act. The Taxi Stockholm firm has stepped up its natural gas taxi fleet by ordering 350 natural gas vehicles which will be fuelled by bio-methane - and it is expected that more will follow.
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CO2 data aids car choice
Green Cars News
JULY 27, 2009
Europcar is to give customers information on average CO 2 emissions for each car group as part of its online fleet guide at www.europcar.co.uk. Tags: Green cars co2 data Europcar.
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UK’s greenest football club goes greener with electric fleet
Green Cars News
MARCH 8, 2013
From zippy sports cars to monstrous 4x4s, footballers tend to like their cars fast and extravagant, which usually leaves not much opportunity for a lithium-ion battery or double-figure CO2 output. However, it’s obvious that Forest Green Rovers FC know where the real goal is.
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Chamber makes smart move to green cars
Green Cars News
JUNE 4, 2009
A fleet of eight diesel smart cars is destined to prove ‘the business’ for Sheffield Chamber of Commerce, which has just taken delivery of one of the UK’s first corporate orders for the new fortwo cdi model. The vehicles will be run on two-year leases and will replace the previous fleet of Toyota Yaris.
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36 Vans face 175g/km CO2 cap
Green Cars News
OCTOBER 28, 2009
The European Commission has today proposed tough new CO2 cap for vans at just 175g/km of CO2 or at least 42.8mpg by 2016. Vanmakers would pay a penalty for every gram of CO2 over the limit. There would also been a long term emission reduction target of 135 g/km by 2020.
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Citroen electric to feature in green fleet
Green Cars News
APRIL 30, 2009
The new zero emission vehicle from Citroen - the C1 ev’ie - will feature in Green Motion’s fleet the company has announced. The car is based on the traditional Citroen C1 chassis and boasts a performance of up to 60mph with a range between 60 and 75 miles on a full charge.
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Test drive green cars at the Arrrive’N'Drive in May
Green Cars News
APRIL 24, 2009
The Arrive ‘N Drive at Rockingham, Tuesday 19 May, allows you to test cars that reduce CO2 emissions from company fleets. Fleet managers are under constant pressure to reduce costs, increase safety and introduce environmental policies to cut down on CO2 and other tailpipe emissions.
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36 Volkswagen Group commits to 95g/km European fleet by 2020
Green Cars News
MARCH 6, 2013
While confirming that its ecological restructuring, announced last year is proceeding on schedule, the Group has set a new CO2 emissions target. Martin Winterkorn, Volkswagen Group Chairman, spoke of the company’s strategic goal of becoming the world’s most environmentally sustainable carmaker by 2018. Winterkorn said: [.].
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48 Two manufacturers beat EU emission targets
Green Cars News
JANUARY 23, 2010
The European Union may have set a 130g/km fleet average carbon dioxide (CO2) emission target for 2012 – but two major car manufacturers have managed to hit the goal already. km for its fleet and the latter reaching 129.7g/km Congratulations are due to both Toyota and Fiat – the former now averaging 127.9g/km
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42 Hybrids by the hundred for UK courier firm
Green Cars News
JUNE 24, 2010
Think ‘green car’ or ‘hybrid’ and one of the first names that surely springs to mind is that of the Prius. As an iconic vehicle, the Prius has built up a legion of fans over the years although one firm boasts one of the biggest fleet of Prius vehicles of them all. Passenger car [.].
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Car rental company makes it easier to monitor CO2
Green Cars News
MAY 15, 2009
Leading European car rental company, Europcar is now providing information about the CO2 emitted by its vehicles on its rental invoices, making it easier for customers to monitor their environmental impact. Even before booking, customers can go online to assess the average Europcar fleet CO2 emissions for each rental car.
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36 Europe to target van emissions of 147g/km by 2020
Green Cars News
JUNE 15, 2012
The European Commission is to propose enforcing strict new CO2 emissions for vans, as it seeks to tighten standards for cars too. Draft text seen by the Reuters news agency suggests that the EU could impose a fleet average emission level of 147g/km CO2 by 2020 for vans to compliment plans for a 95g/km CO2 [.].
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52 BMW’s Olympic effort
Green Cars News
MAY 2, 2012
BMW has revealed its Olympic car fleet and, to head off any perhaps inevitable criticisms of officials swanning round in high-powered BMWs, the firm has also announced the average fuel economy of the entire fleet: 64.5mpg.
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Company car emission levels drop 24%
Green Cars News
OCTOBER 10, 2013
Average CO2 emissions from the UK’s fleet of company cars have fallen by nearly a quarter in the last ten years (24 per cent) as manufacturers slashed the emission levels of new cars. According to new data released by one of the country’s top fleet management companies, ALD Automotive-which mana[.].
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53 Cars need to produce just ‘30g/km CO2 by 2050?
Green Cars News
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. It’s purchasing power will help stimulate demand for these technologies and encourage further research and development.
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