Hyundai i10 honoured for ‘real’ fuel economy
Green Cars News
MAY 20, 2011
Hyundai’s compact i10 Blue received special recognition at the inaugural Honest John awards last night for being the ‘most genuinely economical petrol-engined car’.
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Petrol Alto beats diesel rivals in Green Car Challenge
Green Cars News
NOVEMBER 3, 2009
While the small yet mighty Alto may seem quite dull when surrounded by solar powered cars, electric sports car and alcohol fuelled motorbikes, there is nothing that can take away the staggering miles to the gallon figure the little Alto clocked up. km, using just 123 litres of fuel for the seven day trip. per cent and 12.2
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Average fuel economy on the up
Green Cars News
JULY 22, 2009
The average fuel economy of new light duty vehicles bought in the USA leapt from October 2007 to April 2009 from 20.2mpg to 21.3mpg. According to Michigan’s Transportation Research Institute, both the unemployment rate and the cost of petrol influenced buyers’ decisions with regards to the fuel economy of their vehicles.
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New Mercedes A-Class makes huge fuel economy gain
Green Cars News
MAY 15, 2012
This September, a brand new Mercedes-Benz A-Class (pictured) will go on sale across Europe – and it will feature a family of petrol and diesel engines that can reduce fuel consumption by as much as 26 per cent. When it is launched, the Mercedes A-Class 180 CDI will emit only 98g/km of CO2 while achieving [.].
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Lexus GS gets second hybrid powertrain; CO2 sinks to 109g/km
Green Cars News
SEPTEMBER 19, 2013
The Lexus GS will become the car maker’s first car to be offered with a choice of two hybrid powertrains when the latest luxury saloon arrives in UK showrooms from January. litre petrol-electric GS 300h is set to join the GS 450h from early 2014 with considerably stronger fuel economy and [.].
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Range Rover with improved fuel economy heading to UK
Green Cars News
MAY 10, 2009
It is already on sale in the UK and delivers potential fuel savings up to 20 per cent in heavy urban traffic and a reduction in carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions of eight per cent. Tags: Green cars Latest news Freelander land rover Land Rover Discovery Range Rover Range Rover Sport.
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Citroen cuts emissions with new PureTech engines
Green Cars News
DECEMBER 11, 2012
Citroen’s new family of turbo-boosted petrol engines have helped the cut greenhouse gas emissions by roughly 25 per cent. Each of the new PureTech engines offers equivalent or superior power compared to the previous generation of engines, despite offering significant improvements in fuel economy and reduced CO2 emissions.
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Toyota AYGO to achieve 60mpg in ECO version
Green Cars News
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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Mazda to boost SKYACTIV production by 25%
Green Cars News
AUGUST 27, 2013
Mazda will increase production of its fuel efficient SKYACTIV engines by 25% in response to popular demand. The four-cylinder SKYACTIV-G petrol engines and SKYACTIV-D clean diesel units, which appear in the CX-5 [below] and Mazda6, significantly improve fuel economy and CO2 emissions, compared to [.].
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Ford introduce the EcoBoost petrol engine
Green Cars News
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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Ford Focus Econetic becomes first of its kind to duck under 100g/km
Green Cars News
AUGUST 12, 2013
Ford’s hugely popular Focus model has become the first family car to offer a petrol model with emissions of less than 100g/km CO2. litre EcoBoost model, which also offers them fuel economy as s[.]. That means that the Focus now comes with exemption to road tax (VED) when customers choice the new 1.0
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New Ford Mondeo to boast EcoBoost engine
Green Cars News
SEPTEMBER 6, 2012
It will be the largest ever Ford to be fitted with such a small displacement engine – but the next generation Ford Mondeo (pictured) is set to include the award winning 1.0litre EcoBoost petrol engine. Described as a “game changer”, the new Mondeo will deliver best-in-class fuel economy and boast CO2 emissions of less than [.].
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Toyota launches new Pixis Epoch vehicle
Green Cars News
MAY 14, 2012
It is the second passenger mini-vehicle that the company has released on its home turf – and now Toyota is hoping the new Pixis Epoch (pictured) can gain a lion’s share of the Japanese mini-car market. The petrol powered vehicle boasts fuel economy of 70.6mpg and CO2 emissions at a meagre 77g/km and is set [.].
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New Zealanders lured by clean diesel cars
Green Cars News
AUGUST 20, 2010
Motorists in New Zealand are increasingly turning to the power of diesel to reduce CO2 emissions and boost fuel efficiency, the country's Motor Trade Association (MTA) reveals. Tags: Latest news alternative fuel diesel engine fuel economy MTA petrol.
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42 Citroen C5 gets a greener engine
Green Cars News
NOVEMBER 9, 2009
Manufacturers continue to make efforts to slash carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, and now Citroen has introduced two new greener power plants to its C5 range. 16V THP 155hp petrol engine that replaces the out-going 2.0i 16V THP 155hp petrol provides 240Nm of torque at 1,400rpm as well as an eight per cent increase in power and an 18.5
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36 Audi launches cylinder-cutting tech on A1 and A3
Green Cars News
MARCH 11, 2013
Audi’s new ‘cylinder-on-demand’ (CoD) technology is helping the carmaker significantly cut its emissions and boost fuel economy. TFSI petrol models, fuel economy is as strong as 60.1 Available now on the Sport, S Line and Black Edition specs on the A1 and A3 1.4
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Hyundai boosted by early hybrid success
Green Cars News
JULY 2, 2009
It has some eye-catching environmental credentials emitting just 99g/km of carbon dioxide (CO2) - that’s 90 per cent fewer emissions than the equivalent petrol-powered Elantra. LPG vehicles are already successful in the country with LPG only half the price of petrol.
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36 Kia Motors launches hybrid electric vehicle
Green Cars News
JULY 15, 2009
The hybrid Forte has some impressive credentials that are sure to catch the eye of car buyers eager to lower their fuel consumption and do their bit for the environment. It has fuel economy of 42mpg with petrol equivalent fuel economy at 51mpg. Its carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions are just 99g/km.
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Ford’s economy Focus to spread to other models
Green Cars News
JUNE 21, 2012
Using its range of EcoBoost petrol engines, TDCi diesel engines and low CO2 ECOnetic Technologies, Ford is to lead an assault on excessive CO2 with its new range of Focus, C-Max, Grand C-Max, B-Max and Transit [.]. Ford is set to introduce no less than an impressive 15 new models with class-leading efficiency levels this year.
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Toyota to make Avensis more fuel efficient
Green Cars News
AUGUST 5, 2009
Green car leader Toyota has expanded the engine line-up of the new Avensis in a bid to drive down fuel consumption and harmful emissions. Valvematic petrol and 2.2 This allows the engine to deliver more power with less fuel. Its fuel economy figures are 43.5mpg and its emissions are 152g/km.
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Hyundai launches Elantra hybrid
Green Cars News
JUNE 20, 2009
The vehicle has some impressive environmental credentials - it emits 90 per cent fewer emissions than its equivalent standard petrol powered Elantra and qualifies as a Super Ultra Low Emission Vehicle as it emits just 99g/km of carbon dioxide (CO2). Its fuel economy rating is 42mpg with a petrol equivalent economy of 51mpg.
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42 Could E85 be a cheaper alternative to diesel?
Green Cars News
APRIL 27, 2009
According to Robert Stein, the vehicle owner enjoys high fuel economy because the petrol, with its greater eating value per volume, is the fuel primarily used. Improved energy efficiency in turn leverages the effect of the limited supply of E85 compared to simply displacing petrol as with a flexible fuel vehicle.
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36 Hyundai-Kia takes hybrid programme forward
Green Cars News
NOVEMBER 14, 2009
Keep your eyes on Korean manufacturer Hyundai-Kia which is determined not to be forgotten in the green car race. It has a fuel economy rating of 53mpg – a 47 per cent improvement over the 1.6l The CVT may be applied in other vehicles going forward, but modifications to the system would be needed.
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44 BMW focuses on efficient dynamics
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.
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Prius boasts more green initiatives
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. Tags: Green cars Hybrid cars Latest news Toyota new Prius new Toyota Prius Toyota Prius.
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Chrysler outlines new strategy
Green Cars News
NOVEMBER 4, 2009
Rapid downsizing, improved fuel economy and simplification of the company’s engine line-up – they are the key elements of Chrysler’s new powertrain strategy. Tags: Chrysler Green cars Latest news Chrysler diesels Chrysler Fiat Chrysler petrol engines Chrysler Powertrains Dodge RAM 1500 Fiat Fiat MultiJet.
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New features give 407 range a green outlook
Green Cars News
MAY 10, 2009
The Peugeot 407 is constantly evolving and now it has added a host of new features designed to boost the overall driving enjoyment and slash carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. Prices for the 407 Saloon start with the S trim 2.0litre Bioflex petrol at £17,745.
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Bentley introduce biofuel engine into range
Green Cars News
JULY 23, 2009
Their forthcoming supercar the Bentley Continental Supersports has at its heart the company’s first dual fuel engine, capable of running on petrol but also, and importantly, on bioethanol (E85). seconds, and a top speed of 204mph!
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47 Piaggio launches plug-in hybrid scooter
Green Cars News
JULY 8, 2009
The MP3 Hybrid achieves the power delivered from the petrol and electric units through a Ride-by-Wire System and when decelerating and braking, the management system recovers energy and accumulates it in the battery. There is also an ultra-quiet reverse mode, which can be used for parking or moving in and out of tight spaces.
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32 Toyota continues UK expansion
Green Cars News
APRIL 28, 2009
The new Verso benefits from Toyota Optimal Drive powertrains across the engine range which allow for stronger performance but lower emissions and improved fuel economy. Its fuel economy is impressive too with an extra 3.7miles a gallon for an official figure of 40.4mpg on the combined cycle. For example, the new 1.8
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32 Scenic slashes emissions with new diesel engine
Green Cars News
MAY 20, 2011
Renault’s new Scenic model now benefits from emissions as low as 115g/km CO2 despite its family-sized dimensions. litre ‘Energy’ dCi 130 engine to its Scenic and Grand Scenic, Renault can now offer class-leading emission and fuel efficiency in its two MPV models. In the Scenic, the new engine boosts fuel economy [.].
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Toyota Prius named WhatGreenCar of the Year
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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Audi showcases new city car
Green Cars News
MAY 28, 2009
Engineers at the VW Group are working on two 600cc two-cylinder turbo-charged units - one diesel and one petrol - with fuel economy predicted to be around 95mpg. This will leave carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions below 100g/km and the Audi won’t cost a penny under existing road tax rules.
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Audi extends stop-start to A3 automatics
Green Cars News
OCTOBER 19, 2009
Audi’s most fuel efficient model, the A3, is to extend its class-leading fuel economy to its automatic variants. The fuel saving start-stop function which was previously reserved for four-cylinder manual gearbox models in now available in conjunction with S tronic automatic transmission. TFSI petrol and 1.6
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Interview with Dr. Wolfgang Schneider, Ford of Europe
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. Ecoboost is a petrol engine technology that gets more out of the same engine. The first stage is where we’re at right now.
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Mercedes-Benz B-Class B170 BlueEfficiency Sport road test
Green Cars News
JULY 1, 2009
Even premium carmakers like Mercedes-Benz are jumping on the bandwagon, with the launch of its Blue Efficiency range of cars. However, unlike most other manufacturers, Mercedes has decided to tweak its petrol-powered cars, rather than its diesels.
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39 Insight becomes Science Museum piece
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. We are delighted and very grateful to Honda to take delivery of this low-emission vehicle,” said Chris Rapley, Director of the Science Museum.
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Toyota extend iQ range
Green Cars News
JUNE 18, 2009
With manual transmission, iQ3 returns an official 58.9mpg in combined cycle driving, and 113g/km of CO2 – Band B for road tax (£35 annual charge). Equipped with Toyota’s new Multidrive CVT system, fuel economy is just as good, while emissions rise slightly to 120g/km, but remain within Band B.
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36 The Budget 2009 - working towards sustainable transport
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.
The next-generation Toyota Prius
Green Cars News
APRIL 29, 2009
litre petrol vehicle, new Prius will accelerate from nought to 62mph in 10.4 At the same time overall fuel economy has been improved by 10 per cent, new Prius returning 72.4mpg in combined cycle driving. litre engine reduces the rpm during high-speed driving to give a 10 per cent gain in long-haul cruising fuel efficiency.
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36 Audi to debut three vehicles at Frankfurt
Green Cars News
AUGUST 30, 2009
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 Both versions can reach 118mph and have an average fuel economy of 42.8mpg while emitting 127g/km of carbon dioxide (CO2). It can reach 62mph in 5.4
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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity
Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven
APRIL 21, 2009
They will buy a car and rent or lease the battery and the cost of leasing the battery will be the same as, or less than, the cost theyre paying today for petrol. 2/12/07 GM is aggressively pursuing plug-in hybrids "because of the tremendous potential to significantly increase fuel economy," according to spokesman Brian Corbett.
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45 GM Says Chevrolet Volt Won't 'Pay the Rent' | Autopia from Wired.com
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. Generating electricity from wind and geothermal rather than a CO2 producing sources would help alleviate that problem. GM is making strides increasing their cars fuel economy.
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