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Study finds that replacement programs that reduce vehicle lifetime can result in increased lifecycle CO2 emissions

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Empirical results also revealed that even if the fuel economy of less fuel-efficient ordinary passenger vehicles were improved to levels comparable with those of the best available technology, i.e. hybrid passenger cars currently being produced in Japan, total CO 2 emissions would decrease by only 0.2%.

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Opel to debut new engine with sub-100g/km CO2 emissions

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The Opel/Vauxhall Adam (pictured) is set to benefit from a new 1.0litre engine that will bring its statistics to emissions below 100g/km and fuel economy to 59mpg. The 1.0litre SIDI turbo engine was unveiled as part of the Aachen Colloqium in Germany. It is capable of generating 30 per cent more to[.].

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SEAT Ibiza sets new fuel economy record

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Ibiza may be the place most Brits go to enjoy some excessive drinking – but its namesake in the automotive world is anything but drunk on fuel. The achievement sets a new record for the fuel-sipping Spanish supermini and was reached by Austrian economy driving specialist Gerhard Plattner. TDI engine’s electronic management. .

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New Zealand will not implement fuel economy standard

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The previous government in New Zealand may have proposed a fuel economy standard, but now the new government has announced it will not proceed with those plans. Tags: Green cars Latest news fuel economy fuel economy standard New Zealand. km to 203.8g/km km in the first half of this year.

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Seventh heaven in the battle against car emissions

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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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BP Energy Outlook 2030 sees emerging economies leading energy growth to 2030; global CO2 emissions from energy well above IEA 450 scenario

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Biofuels will account for 9% of global transport fuels. The BP Energy Outlook 2030 is the first of BP’s forward-looking analyses to be published, after 60 years of producing definitive historical data in the BP Statistical Review of World Energy. per year from 2010 to 2030 although growth decelerates slightly beyond 2020.

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Common rail diesel to expand SEAT appeal

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The statistics for the diesel engine SEAT are highly impressive. Its CO2 emissions are just 109g/km and its fuel economy reaches 67.2mph. The engine, which will make its debut this summer, is a new 105 PS 1.6 litre four-cylinder TDI which enhances both the five-door and SC’s market coverage.

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