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JUNE 18, 2009

Hang your head in shame Dodge SRT-10 - for you are the most polluting car on Britain’s roads. That’s the verdict of the Environmental Transport Association (ETA) following a study of more than 1,300 models currently on sale in Britain. Least green car overall : Dodge SRT-10 (488g/km). IMA ES (101g/km).

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MAY 26, 2009

Efforts to reduce the emissions of goods transport have proved successful after the results of the joint project KNEG (Climate-Neutral Good Transportation by Road) were presented at the Logistics & Transport fair in Gothenburg, Sweden. The 2008 members managed to reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions by 120,000 tonnes.

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AUGUST 27, 2009

Alternative fuel technologies have been embraced in Seattle, after the city was awarded a $1.4million grant from the US Department of Energy to enhance its fleet of green vehicles. It will also pick up $500,000 for the installation of electric vehicle charging stations.

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MAY 9, 2010

In an effort to encourage the development and uptake of green vehicles including heavy and light duty vehicles, two- and three-wheelers and quadricycles, the European Commission has released a new strategy.

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APRIL 21, 2010

At present, seventeen EU member states levy CO2-related taxes on passenger cars, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) has revealed. Plus fifteen governments in the EU provide tax incentives for electrically chargeable vehicles. In 2009, motor vehicle taxes in the EU 15 amounted to €377 billion or 3.4

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MAY 3, 2010

Research undertaken by CE Delft for NGO Milieudefensie in the Netherlands suggests that CO2 emissions from road transport could be reduced by 30 per [.].

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AUGUST 18, 2010

It may seem like a lofty goal, but the entire UK transport sector could enjoy carbon dioxide (CO2) emission reductions of 76 per cent by 2050. That’s the verdict of researchers at the University of York and the Stockholm Environment Institute who believe the reduction is achievable when compared to “business as usual” under a [.].

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MAY 11, 2009

A reduction in road casualties and the avoidance of speeding penalties - these are the key targets behind Transport for London’s (TFL) six-month trial of Intelligent Speed Adaptation (ISA) technology. This unit can be disabled at the touch of a button and there is also an override system to disable it entirely.

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NOVEMBER 6, 2009

For the second year in a row, BMW has cut its average CO2 emissions per car by more than any other automotive manufacturer. According to an independent report published by the European Federation for Transport and Environment, the average reduction across the industry was 3.3 per cent, while BMW Group achieved 10.2

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JUNE 2, 2010

Carbon dioxide emissions from light goods vehicles (vans) are unlikely to fall heavily in the next five years according to a UK Department of Transport study.

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APRIL 25, 2009

The UK Energy Research Centre has launched an extensive review of policies that could significantly reduce CO2 emissions and finds that in addition to promoting electric cars policies must play a big role in helping drivers leave their cars at home. Tags: Green cars Latest news UK Energy Research Centre.

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OCTOBER 15, 2009

A new on-line Car CO2 Survey is launched today to find out how consumers find vehicle CO2 emissions information on car manufacturer websites. The survey is being conducted by transport consultancy, Ecolane on behalf of the Energy Saving Trust, Friends of the Earth Europe and We Are Futureproof.

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OCTOBER 21, 2010

London Mayor Boris Johnson has confirmed the introduction of a new ‘Greener Vehicle Discount’ that will allow vehicles which emit 100g/km of CO2 or less to travel through the capital’s city centre without paying the congestion charge.

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NOVEMBER 22, 2011

At TheGreenCarWebsite.co.uk, our focus is usually on transport emissions and the threat they pose to the environment. It’s justified too as the carbon dioxide churned out by our vehicles is arguably the biggest environmental threat we have to deal with. However, that may be about to change. According to a new report from the UN [.].

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JUNE 11, 2009

The Department for Transport has teamed up with the SMMT to launch the UK’s most comprehensive database on the environmental impact of light commercial vehicles. The database makes for interesting reading, with the Ford Fiesta Van coming out top of the results with CO2 emissions of only 110g/km for their 1.4 vanfueldata.

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MAY 15, 2009

Leading European car rental company, Europcar is now providing information about the CO2 emitted by its vehicles on its rental invoices, making it easier for customers to monitor their environmental impact. Even before booking, customers can go online to assess the average Europcar fleet CO2 emissions for each rental car.

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APRIL 24, 2009

The Arrive ‘N Drive at Rockingham, Tuesday 19 May, allows you to test cars that reduce CO2 emissions from company fleets. Fleet managers are under constant pressure to reduce costs, increase safety and introduce environmental policies to cut down on CO2 and other tailpipe emissions. Zero Emission Vehicles.

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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.

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DECEMBER 1, 2011

Rental cars in the UK emit less CO2 and other air pollutants and are used more efficiently than the average privately-owned car, new research suggests.

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MAY 26, 2009

Electric cars should not be viewed as a silver bullet to solve our transportation needs, is the latest advice from British engineers. A report from the respected Institute of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) advises that the Government should not rely solely in the introduction of electric cars to reduce vehicle-related CO2 emissions.

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JUNE 4, 2009

Producing vehicles that are green in terms of the emissions they produce while on the road is one thing - but producing these vehicles in a green manner is another thing entirely. According to Ake Niklasson, the CEO of Volvo Logistics, the aim is to reduce CO2 emissions by 20 per cent by 2010.

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APRIL 20, 2009

When you think of all the exciting new innovations and concepts breaking into the automotive sector that focus on the term “green&# , it doesn’t seem to make much sense for older cars to be deemed “greener&# than their more fuel efficient replacements. Change your air filter. Change your oil.

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AUGUST 24, 2009

Plans to extend the carbon dioxide (CO2) and fuel economy labelling scheme to used cars has been welcomed by HPI. It has actively been involved with the Department for Transport, the Vehicle Certification Agency and the Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership in launching the new HPI used car CO2 certificate that comes with every HPI check.

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JULY 19, 2009

A report, prepared by Ricardo, has been published by the UK Department for Transport outlining the potential of various technologies in reducing carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. It then summarises which technologies are the most promising in terms of CO2 benefits with all these additional issues factored in.

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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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JULY 27, 2009

Financing up to €300million has been earmarked by the European Investment Bank (EIB) to Valeo for its current research projects aimed at cutting fuel consumption and carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. It is also important to support the research, development and innovation projects with tailor-made financial products.

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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 and extending the overhaul of Vehicle Excise Duty Rates. Introducing a vehicle scrappage scheme. Vehicle Excise Duty (VED).

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AUGUST 6, 2009

The new Secretary of State for Transport Lord Adonis and Transport Minister Sadiq Khan have both endorsed fuel efficiency extravaganza, the 2009 ALD Automotive/TOTAL ECO 10 MPG Marathon in Coventry on September 30 and 1st October. The event, which is supported by Act on CO2 and the Energy Saving Trust, will take place over two days.

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NOVEMBER 2, 2009

A colour-coded car fuel economy label as used for new cars has been adapted for the sale of used cars, making it easier for consumers to access fuel efficiency data of potential purchases. Dealers can choose only to label cars up to two years old, or to label older cars manufactured as far back as 1st March 2001.

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AUGUST 25, 2009

They are used in the 60 tugs that transport thousands of vehicle parts through the 5.4million square foot facility. Positive ions are then transported across the proton exchange membrane to a catalyst where they react with oxygen and produce water that is recycled for input with the methanol.

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DECEMBER 1, 2009

A new project has set the ambitious goal of reducing carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions by 30-40 per cent. Known as the HyBoost project, this two-year research programme announced recently by the Technology Strategy Board, aims to demonstrate a cost-effective, ultra-efficient petrol engine in a C-segment passenger car.

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MAY 21, 2009

The standards, which will apply to model years 2012-2016, will require an average fuel economy standard of 35.5mpg in 2016 (39mpg for cars, 30mpg for trucks) - approximately 250 grams CO2/mile. This speeds up the initial CAFE programme target set by the EISA 2007 which specified a minimum of 35mpg by 2020.

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MAY 20, 2009

Car club members in the UK play a key role in reducing congestion, parking problems and carbon emissions according to a report published by Transport Research Laboratory (TRL) this week. A reduction in cars: Each car club vehicle replaced 23 cars on average.

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JUNE 10, 2009

A technology challenge has been launched by the UK Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership in an effort to provide a platform for promising innovations to be showcased to leading figures within the automotive industry. The target is to produce mainstream passenger cars with carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions below 80g/km.

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JUNE 15, 2009

Swedish manufacturer Volvo has won the race to lead the development and demonstration of an advanced Commercial Vehicle Infrastructure Integration (VII) programme in New York State. The VII development has so far focused almost entirely on passenger vehicles.

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2012

There has been plenty of coverage of BMW’s Efficient Dynamics strategy over the last few days (see article) – which aims to reduce CO2 emissions and fuel consumption while increasing vehicle performance. However, how does this strategy apply to battery electric vehicles?

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2009

Toyota has long been one of the leading carmakers in the world of green cars. The first manufacturer to produce a full production hybrid, in the form of the iconic Prius, Toyota has also made significant advancements in the development of electric, hydrogen and alternative fuel vehicles. TheGreenCarWebsite.co.uk

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