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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Green Cars News

JULY 15, 2009

Car manufacturers continue to jump on the hybrid car bandwagon, and now you can add Kia Motors to the list. The hybrid system comprises of a converter, inverter, 180V lithium-ion polymer battery and an electric motor. It has fuel economy of 42mpg with petrol equivalent fuel economy at 51mpg.

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Green Cars News

JULY 2, 2009

Hyundai Motor Corporation has received more than 1,000 pre-sale orders for the Avente/Elantra LPI hybrid since June 17 ahead of the car going on sale in South Korea on July 8. litres, includes a 15kW permanent magnet synchronous motor as well as a continually variable transmission.

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Green Cars News

JUNE 20, 2009

litres as well as a 15kW Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor and a Continuously Variable Transmission. Its fuel economy rating is 42mpg with a petrol equivalent economy of 51mpg.

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Green Cars News

JULY 8, 2009

The vehicle includes a grid chargeable lithium-ion battery pack as well as a parallel hybrid drive with a 124cc combustion engine and a 2.6kW, 15Nm synchronous brushless permanent magnet traction motor which are mechanically and electronically linked, simultaneously supplying power to the wheel.

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Green Cars News

SEPTEMBER 22, 2009

caught up with Dr. Wolfgang Schneider at the Frankfurt Motor Show 2009. 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. TheGreenCarWebsite.co.uk litre and 2.0

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Green Cars News

JULY 1, 2009

However, unlike most other manufacturers, Mercedes has decided to tweak its petrol-powered cars, rather than its diesels. This new BlueEfficiency model has been tweaked by Mercedes engineers to return better fuel economy and emit less carbon dioxide – but not by a huge amount. RoadTestReports.co.uk

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Drive Electric

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Fully electric vehicles run on rechargeable batteries, which power an electric motor. This battery then provides power to the electric motors to run the car. . BEVs are better for the planet , emitting 80% less Co2 than an equivalent petrol vehicle in New Zealand. WHAT IS A BEV (BATTERY ELECTRIC VEHICLE)?

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 14, 2011

The new four-cylinder units mark a return to the popular sports sedan’s roots—it was with lightweight, high-performance four-cylinder units in a similar vein that the BMW 3 Series made its debut back in 1975, with the first six-cylinder units for this series making their appearance at the 1977 Frankfurt Motor Show.

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EV Central

JUNE 15, 2024

In other words it can’t actually run on electricity alone, only assist its petrol engine. litre triple-cylinder petrol engine that combines with a five-speed manual transmission in the cheapest model and with a CVT in the rest. And so to the fuel economy. For a start it’s not even a hybrid, it’s a mild hybrid. SCORE: 4.0/5

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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. Confirming future increases in fuel duty. The CO2 based allowances announced in last year’s Budget were confirmed. Capital Allowances.

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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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Drive Electric

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

We would recommend signalling a phase-out date for new petrol vehicles between 2030 and 2032, and confirming that in law in 2024/2025. On the demand side, an ICE phase-out is easy to communicate to consumers, which will increase the perception that petrol-powered vehicles are becoming socially unacceptable. In the U.S.

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Green Cars News

AUGUST 30, 2009

Three strikes and Audi is definitely IN at the Frankfurt International Motor Show. 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. It can reach 62mph in 5.4

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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. Volvo Ford-owned company exploring PHEVs "ReCharge" flex-fuel series 60-mile concept PHEV w/wheel motors. BYD also developed the motors and software for the system.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

" In other words, General Motors is going to lose its shirt until the Volt establishes itself in the marketplace. General Motors has sought $10.3 billion in Department of Energy loans to develop new fuel-efficient vehicles, including the Volt. Wired Home Subscribe Sections Cars 2.0 "The Volt is a case study.

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