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Audi TT to offer record low sports car CO2 emissions

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Sports cars don''t appear on TheGreenCarWebsite.co.uk too regularly: but when they offer statistics as staggering as the new Audi TT, they are hard to ignore. The new flagship model from the German carmaker will set a new low for sports cars in terms of its CO2 emissions: they will fall to just 110g[.].

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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. Latest News Green cars Vauxhall General Motors' The 1.0litre SIDI turbo engine was unveiled as part of the Aachen Colloqium in Germany.

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Audi to introduce new engine for A1

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It will consume an average of 40mpg and have CO2 emissions of just 139g/km. Despite its excellent environmental performance, its performance statistics are [.]. Tags: Audi Green cars Latest news Audi A1 new Audi A1 Paris Motor Show.

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New Peugeot 208 to boast stop-start technology

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Some truly remarkable emission statistics have been achieved by several carmakers – but surely the new Peugeot 208 super-mini, which launches in spring, is among the absolute best.

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Greener car numbers double in the UK

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The number of low carbon cars on the UK’s roads more than doubled in 2010, according to the latest statistics released by the Department of Transport (DfT). The number of cars emitting less than 100g/km CO2 registered in the UK increased from 28,549 in 2009 to 57,000 in the last year. Cars with emissions below [.].

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Hyundai to cut emissions with new SUV

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Better fuel efficiency and lower carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions have become staples of new sports utility vehicle (SUV) releases as manufacturers realise that there is no room for compromise on environmental features regardless of the type of vehicle being sold.

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Hyundai-Kia takes hybrid programme forward

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Keep your eyes on Korean manufacturer Hyundai-Kia which is determined not to be forgotten in the green car race. According to Hyundai-Kia statistics, the CVT contributes around a seven per cent fuel efficiency gain compared to standard four speed automatics, which in turn allows for a smoother shift feel.

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