Green Cars News

SEPTEMBER 17, 2009

Here we offer our pick of the top 10 green cars at the IAA Frankfurt Motor Show: Ford Focus EcoNetic – With its start/stop engine technology, the Ford Focus EcoNetic promises to break the 100g/km carbon dioxide (CO2) threshold with emissions of just 99g/km. Lexus LF-Ch – Considered a rival to the BMW 120d and the Audi A3 2.0

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JUNE 8, 2009

The race to be named green car of the year 2009 is over and the winner is… the Volvo S40. The vehicle beat out 23 other contenders to the top accolade at the What Car? Green Awards, which are held in association with Michelin and Warranty Direct.

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NOVEMBER 3, 2009

Last week’s Global Green Challenge in Australia threw a number of vehicles in the spotlight, after many of the competing vehicles showed amazing eco-credentials. None more so than the Suzuki Alto, not because it is an exciting eco-concept but because it is an ordinary enough, full production car. per cent and 12.2

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JUNE 4, 2009

The vehicle, produced by Honda UK, has seen sales rise by 48 per cent on its nearest competitor three years after it was launched. The most popular derivative of the vehicle is the 2.2litre i-CTDi which has made up around 75 per cent of the total CR-V sales this year. The CR-V diesel range starts from £17,995 on-the-road.

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NOVEMBER 22, 2009

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. Hybrids are projected to have a 1.8

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JUNE 4, 2009

The cars will be used by the Sheffield Chamber’s Business Development Executives to visit the 2,700 member companies in the city and across South Yorkshire who call upon its advice, support and representation. The vehicles will be run on two-year leases and will replace the previous fleet of Toyota Yaris.

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JANUARY 19, 2012

A free event is expected to encourage uptake of electric and low carbon vehicles within the fleet sector. With interest in hybrid and electric technology gathering pace amongst fleets, the EV and Low CO2 Fleet Show will aim to demonstrate the benefits of EVs and vehicles with diminished tailpipe output.

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AUGUST 24, 2009

How big a difference can some neat environmental features make to a vehicle? Indeed 2,000 of the vehicles were sold in Germany alone, an increase of 110 per cent compared to 2008. The share of the vehicles sold with the system already equipped hit an impressive 46 per cent overall and 61 per cent in Germany.

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Green Cars News

APRIL 2, 2013

A tightening of company car tax thresholds introduced this week should help boost sales of the lowest emission cars in the UK. Cars must now emit 130g/km of CO2 or less to benefit from the most generous level of capital allowance of 18 per cent against new car purchases, reduced from 160g/km CO2.

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Green Cars News

AUGUST 31, 2009

A new vehicle will be added to Renault’s line-up this autumn, when it launches its new saloon car the Fluence. metres long and sits halfway between the C segment for compact family cars and the segment immediately above. In total there will be two petrol versions: a 1.6 16V 110hp with automatic transmission; and a 2.0

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2009

The Korean manufacturer, which has already catapulted itself to the top of the UK sales charts, will now debut two new vehicles at the Frankfurt Motor Show. First is the ix-Metro, a new hybrid electric CUV concept for the sub-B segment that promises carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions at a meagre 80g/km.

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Green Cars News

NOVEMBER 10, 2009

The idea that a wholesale switch to electric cars would automatically reduce CO2 emissions and dependence on oil is one of a number of myths dispelled by a major new report conducted on behalf of the Environmental Transport Association (ETA). CO2 emissions. measures: • Stringent CO2 standards for cars. Popularity.

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APRIL 22, 2013

The European car industry is expected to reach its average of 95g/km CO2 emissions target by 2020, thanks to improvements in existing diesel and petrol car technology, rather than through the sales of hybrid and electric cars, a new report concludes. Electric cars diesel electric car petrol RAC Foundation'

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MAY 7, 2009

New car sales fell 24 per cent in April, the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has revealed. New car registrations in the UK stood at 133,475 units this April, the lowest since 1991. The drop in sales continues a trend in depressed car sales, with 28.5

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OCTOBER 30, 2013

Recently named the European leader for the sales of low emission cars, with an average of just 115.9g/km km CO2, Renault is known for its efficient combustion cars like the ever-popular Clio and compact crossover, the Captur. With four electric vehicles on the market, this French firm also boasts the b[.].

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DECEMBER 17, 2010

Company car drivers choosing a new vehicle in the coming months need to consider planned tax rule changes to avoid being stung later on, says James Shires, National Corporate Sales Operations Manager at Volvo Car UK.

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Green Cars News

JUNE 11, 2009

Having been boosted by scrappage scheme sales in Europe, Japanese manufacturer Suzuki wants to see a similar scheme implemented in Australia. The European standard of 130g/km of CO2 has been outlined as the standard bearer for green cars.

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AUGUST 22, 2012

The established turf growers at Q Lawns have just taken delivery of two eco-friendly VW Golf Bluemotion cars. This ensures that the sales team can keep in touch with customers, causing minimal damage to the environment. The car is one of the least polluting vehicles on the market. Its CO2 rating of 99g/km makes it [.].

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JUNE 17, 2009

The vehicle, which is offered in both five-door and estate form, has a carbon dioxide (CO2) emission rating of 139g/km and furthers Ford’s commitment to creating fuel efficient models. For family drivers, the vehicle fits into VED band E. litre ECOnetic is on sale now and is priced from £20,795. The Ford Mondeo 2.0-litre

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JUNE 9, 2009

Considered by many to be the ultimate eco-car, Mitsubishi Motors Corporation finally unveiled the production version of the i-MiEV as part of World Environment Day in Tokyo. The company will then start sales of the i-MiEV to individuals starting in April 2010 with orders to be taken on the Mitsubishi website starting in late July.

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APRIL 21, 2009

The European Association for Battery Electric Vehicles -Going-Electric -has written an open letter to Transport Secretary, Geoff Hoon following the announcement of a £250m programme of support for electric vehicles. Second, electric quadricycles should be included in the scheme.

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Green Cars News

OCTOBER 5, 2009

Last month we told you how the new Audi A3 model could potentially break the 100g/km carbon dioxide (CO2) threshold – and now we have further details about this eagerly anticipated new car. Audi will now offer its start-stop system in conjunction with an automatic transmission on the vehicle. TDI and the 1.4 Meanwhile, the A3 1.4

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JULY 2, 2009

The world’s first production hybrid electric vehicle to be powered by a liquefied petroleum injected (LPI) engine has proven an instant sales success for its manufacturer. The vehicle, which is powered by an LPI Gamma engine that displaces 1.6 The vehicle, which is powered by an LPI Gamma engine that displaces 1.6

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Green Cars News

SEPTEMBER 7, 2009

The report covering April 2008 – March 2009 shows that the company is achieving year-on-year reductions in CO2 emissions and step up its use of green energy. Fleet-average CO2 emissions on new Toyota and Lexus vehicles sold in Europe shrunk by almost 4% from 150.7 g/km to 145.3

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Green Cars News

JUNE 30, 2009

The disparity was highlighted to Boris Johnson by Stuart Kerr, Regional President for Europe from Volvo Car Corporation when he collected the What Car? Green Car of the Year award from The Mayor recently. Volvo’s What Car? Green Car of the Year-winning S40 1.6D to enter the capital.

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Green Cars News

JUNE 20, 2009

South Korea’s largest car manufacturer, Hyundai, has now started to take pre-orders for its first hybrid vehicle for commercial sale. The Elantra LPI Hybrid Electric Vehicle will accept pre-orders until July 7 before the car is officially launched to the Korean domestic market.

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APRIL 22, 2009

According to Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMIF) chairman Paul Williams, the announcement could offer a significant boost to new car sales. “By opting for a vehicle scrappage scheme in the Budget, the Government has taken the opportunity to boost the new car market, while simultaneously helping consumers buy a new car.&#.

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2009

Notably among them is the new concept from Volkswagen - the L1 – a diesel-electric hybrid vehicle constructed from aluminium and carbon fibre weighing just 380 kg and capable of returning a staggering 189 mpg on the combined cycle while emitting just 39 g/km of CO2.

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Green Cars News

MAY 10, 2009

The Freelander 2 TD4_e will also make its way to the Motorexpo - it is Land Rover’s most fuel efficient vehicle to date. 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.

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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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AUGUST 11, 2009

Toyota’s efforts at producing clean, green vehicles have expanded far beyond the Prius and the Camry, with the Verso just the latest of its models to clean up its act. The seven-seat vehicle has gained added appeal with the introduction of a 2.2

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Green Cars News

NOVEMBER 4, 2010

Micro-hybrid specialist Controlled Power Technologies (CPT) has created a new subsidiary to expand its operations in Germany while at the same time, taken on more sales and technical staff at its home-based operations in the UK.

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OCTOBER 6, 2009

“Car scrapping initiatives are often mistakenly labelled as green because they subsidise the purchase of cars that are usually, more fuel-efficient than those they replace, but the schemes are by their nature wasteful and routinely fail to take into consideration the amount of energy required to build a vehicle in the first place.”.

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OCTOBER 8, 2009

Eco MultiJet cars and one 1.9 Sport model mainly because of the vehicles’ excellent fuel economy ratings. The Eco MultiJet manages 62.7mpg on the combined cycle and has carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions of just 119g/km. Tags: Fiat Green cars Latest news Energy Saving Trust Fiat Bravo Smarter Driving Courses.

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AUGUST 31, 2009

The company will also offer methane and LPG units of the vehicle as well as a range of Euro 5 engines including a 1.3litre second-generation Multijet diesel and a 1.4litre petrol engine with MultiAir electro-hydraulic valve-timing. The Fiat Punto Evo is expected to go on sale during October.

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AUGUST 25, 2009

With several of the world’s top motor shows having been cancelled due to the global economic crisis, Frankfurt has become the showcase for the hottest new concept vehicles from the world’s leading car manufacturers. litre turbodiesel engine that goes on sale in October. Mazda CX-7 – The new-look Mazda CX-7 includes a new 2.2

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2009

The company’s changes are being driven by a downturn in sales which have dropped globally by 25- to 30 per cent. A new generation of lightweight saloons, sports cars and premium SUVs will be introduced along with hybrids and electrification technology that will significantly slash fuel consumption and carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions.

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