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PHEVLERs are the Zero CO2 Clean Green Machines of the Future

Green Car Congress

PHEVLERs [ 3 ] are a disruptive technology that will help revolutionize both the clean transportation and the clean stationary energy sectors of our economy. These vehicles are the green machines that will provide a critical part of the renewable and sustainable society that we need for the future. [ About the authors. Dr. Andrew A.

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New Ford Fiesta Van tops fuel economy charts

Green Cars News

It’s not often we talk about vans on TheGreenCarWebsite.co.uk: however, when it comes to green vans there has arguably never been a more attractive option than the new Ford Fiesta Van (pictured). The vehicle features diesel engines, all of which have emissions below 100g/km of CO2 with fuel economy figures topping 76mpg.

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EU backs fuel economy plans for 2020 and beyond

Green Cars News

A committee of the European Parliament has voted to approve draft legislation that could see the average fuel economy of cars sold in Europe reach an average of 94mpg by 2025. New targets for 2025 plan that emissions for new cars should reach 68 and 78g/km CO2 in twelve years time although a decision on [.].

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Volkswagen Golf-now with fuel economy of 88.3mpg

Green Cars News

Order books have opened for one of the lowest CO2 emission combustion cars currently available. The new Volkswagen Golf BlueMotion promises fuel economy of 88.3 mpg on a combined cycle and CO2 emissions of just 85g/km. That''s a 15 per cent improvement on the fuel economy of the previous model, w[.].

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Porsche diesel achieves remarkable fuel economy

Green Cars News

Think Porsche and you probably don’t think fuel economy – however, while few buyers will reach for the new Porsche Panamera Gran Turismo because of its green credentials, there is no denying its achievements. Its [.].

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Carmakers manipulating fuel economy tests, says T&E

Green Cars News

The gap between official fuel economy figures and real-world driving economy of new cars is growing, thanks to the manipulation of fuel tests by carmakers, a new report suggests.

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Vehicle fuel economy rises for fifth consecutive year

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Efforts to increase fuel economy and lower emissions show no signs of losing pace as the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a report revealing a fifth consecutive increase in new vehicle fuel efficiency with a corresponding decrease in average carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions.