Green Cars News

MAY 7, 2009

Thanks to its range of fuel efficient models, Ford is leading the industry in terms of reducing carbon dioxide levels according to research from an environmental website. The Ford Fiesta ECOnetic is the UK’s greenest family car with emissions of just 98g/km and fuel economy at 76.3mpg.

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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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Green Cars News

AUGUST 24, 2009

Plans to extend the carbon dioxide (CO2) and fuel economy labelling scheme to used cars has been welcomed by HPI. “This means it is more important than ever to provide used car buyers with information on the potential environmental and financial implications of their purchase. .

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Green Cars News

MARCH 12, 2012

For the seventh successive year, car manufacturers showed they are winning the battle against emissions – by decreasing carbon dioxide emissions and increasing fuel economy.

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Green Cars News

JUNE 4, 2009

During 2009, 6,531 units of the CR-V have been sold thanks in part to a range of finance packages and a redundancy payment protection plan. It boasts superb fuel economy of 43.5mpg and slashes CO2 emissions compared to many of its competitors. Tags: Green cars Honda Latest news CR-V sales Honda CR-V.

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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. The ecological plastic has been used for foam and injection moulded parts in the new Prius such as seat cushions and deck trim.

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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. Where does the future lie for BMW?

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Green Cars News

JULY 23, 2009

The company has confirmed that biofuels will play an increasingly important part for future models, as the company looks into ways of reducing CO2 emissions across its range by 15% by 2012; part of this will be through the introduction of 100% compatibility with renewable fuels, and an all new powertrain which improves fuel economy by 40%.

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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

JUNE 27, 2009

With the need for vehicle manufacturers to deliver lower emissions, improved fuel economy and higher standards of durability and performance, Ricardo has enjoyed such massive demand for its engineering services that it has now opened a new €4million expansion of its test facilities.

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Green Cars News

AUGUST 25, 2009

However, the event will also have a distinctly green theme. As the automobile industry moves ever closer to the age of green cars, manufacturers are lining up some innovative concepts that place the emphasis firmly on fuel economy and cutting carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions.

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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. Honda’s all-new Insight is being put to work by the Science Museum. Showcasing this innovation at a hub of science and technology education is great.”.

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Green Cars News

JUNE 23, 2009

Renault’s Megane-based Scenic compact MPV is popular in the mid-sized C segment (which includes cars such as the Focus, Astra, Golf, etc). In that part of the market, MPVs constitute 30% of sales across Europe, with the Scenic accounting for 14% of those sales. Prices are reasonable, with the car we drove (1.5

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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. A: The new Ford Focus ECOnetic also introduces a new green technology that we are calling EcoMode. litre and 2.0 litre and 2.0

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Green Cars News

OCTOBER 5, 2009

The car race with a twist, where the winning cars aren’t necessarily the ones which come first but the ones which show the biggest improvement over the manufacturer’s stated fuel economy figure, took place over two days centering round a tour of the West Midlands. mpg, a remarkable 60.60

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Green Cars News

AUGUST 6, 2009

Lord Adonis, a keen cyclist, who took up his post in the recent Cabinet re-shuffle and had been invited to take part in the 380 mile round trip, said: “I am only too sorry that I cannot attend and take part in person, however, I do hope that it proves to be a success.”. I wish all the drivers and their teams a successful marathon.”.

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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. Confirming future increases in fuel duty.

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Green Cars News

AUGUST 24, 2009

Electric vehicles are an important element of our strategy for improving fuel economy and reducing CO2 emissions,” said Bill Ford, Ford’s executive chairman. Developing and producing the vehicles is just one part of the electric transportation equation.

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Green Cars News

AUGUST 30, 2009

The car maker has lined up three new vehicles to make their debut at the event: the efficient A3 1.2 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 TFSI; the low-emission A4 3.0TDI; and the S5 Sportback.

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Green Cars News

JULY 10, 2009

The most frugal Ford Focus models have gone on tour as part of BP’s Fuel Efficiency Challenge in the UK. Sue Horler, BP Ultimate brand manager, said: “The specially developed in-car computer fitted to our Focus ECOnetics reveals the effect of every squeeze of the accelerator and push of the brakes.”.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

General Motors Chevy Volt series PHEV, which it calls "extended range electric vehicle" (EREV), part of "E-Flex" multi-fuel platform. Before we were saying it will be an awfully long time before we can get the costs down so people can afford it, but actually if you offset the fuel costs, people can afford it." ( Green Car Congress ).

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

If no one wants your car (because people think it sucks), then no one will buy it, regardless of how good the fuel economy may or may not be. cheaper (frame, electric motors, battery), lasts longer (less moving parts = less to break and maintain) and just a greater win, more future compatible too. Posted by: Nick K. |

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