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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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FEBRUARY 16, 2011

The European Parliament has voted to officially adopted a 175g/km CO2 short term and 147g/km CO2 long term target for manufacturer’s average emissions for Light Commercial Vehicles (LCVs).

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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. The project carried out by AEA Technology and supported by Millbrook and Ricardo, found that based on the current use of vans and the potential for future emission reductions, only [.].

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OCTOBER 28, 2009

The European Commission has today proposed tough new CO2 cap for vans at just 175g/km of CO2 or at least 42.8mpg by 2016. Vanmakers would pay a penalty for every gram of CO2 over the limit. Tags: Green credentials C02 CAP commercials emissions eu van.

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JULY 8, 2013

It’s amazing how one small change can make such a huge difference-and that’s a lesson GM is benefitting from learning this week-as the car giant reveals how it will cut no less than 8,500 metric tonnes of CO2 emissions each year, just by changing a few lightbulbs. OK, a lot of lightbulbs.

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2009

The UK government has today released figures of regional CO2 emission results with emissions falling in 335 out of 434 local authorities across the country. Today’s results show that total CO2 emissions have dropped by 2% between 2005 and 2007, with emission levels now reduced by 21% in comparison to 1990 levels.

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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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MAY 14, 2012

We are all being encouraged to be greener these days, and one popular way which people cut down on their transport CO2 and is to hop on a bicycle. But according to a new survey from the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM), a huge number of cyclists are proving to be rather badly behaved, ignoring [.].

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JUNE 20, 2009

France is continuing to establish itself as one of the leading green forces in Europe and now the French environment agency ADEME has awarded €57million via its technology demonstrator to 11 low carbon vehicle projects. Velecta: Together Aixam, INRETS and the ECA are demonstrating light electric vehicles.

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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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SEPTEMBER 2, 2009

And whilst the 54bhp smart cdi will be quicker off the blocks – its 0-62.5mph acceleration time cut by three seconds – it will still remain a CO2 champion amongst all production cars with a combustion engine, emitting just 1g/km of CO2 more than the original smart cdi at 89g/km. inch detachable screen.

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2011

The first full diesel hybrid light duty passenger vehicle is available in two versions: a 99g/km CO2 version and a 104g/km CO2 version, after the limited edition model sold out. The new Peugeot 3008 Hybrid4 is now on the market and available for pre-order. At the heart of the new Peugeot 3008 Hybrid 4 is [.].

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JULY 11, 2012

We all know the race is on for car manufacturers to drive down emissions – however, the target set by the European Commission may surprise many by the sheer scale of its ambition. It has proposed targets for further reductions of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from passenger cars and light commercial vehicles by 2020.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2012

It compared emissions – CO2, PM2.5, NOx and HC – from conventional vehicles and electric vehicles, including electric cars, light scooters and bicycles. A new study from the University of Minnesota, University of Tennessee and Tsinghua University investigates. The study was partly motivated by the rise in popularity [.].

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JUNE 27, 2009

After facing some questionable criticism about its manufacturing processes and how green the Toyota Prius really is, the Japanese manufacturer has hit back with a Press release highlighting its environmentally focused manufacturing. Between 2003 and 2007, CO2 emissions have also been slashed by 36 per cent.

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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. Tags: Green cars Latest news Barack Obama Department of Transportation Environmental Protection Agency national fuel policy.

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JULY 3, 2009

The US Department of Energy has also announced new efficiency standards for fluorescent and recessed lighting fixtures which will take effect in 2012. The tighter standards could save around 594million tons of CO2 emissions from 2012-2042 - the equivalent of removing 166million cars from the road for a year.

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FEBRUARY 3, 2012

Details are sketchy at best so far however the manufacturer hopes to deliver a light commercial vehicle with equally light fuel consumption and low CO2 emissions that is still tough enough to absorb the everyday abuse that comes with the [.].

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JULY 30, 2011

The aim is to increase fuel economy to a fleet-wide average 54.5mpg or 163g/mile of CO2 for cars and light duty trucks by model year 2025. An agreement has been reached with 13 major automakers as President Obama announced the next phase of the administration’s national vehicle programme.

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2009

The Frankfurt Motor Show is playing host to a staggering array of weird and wonderful concept cars this week, many of which are geared around green credentials. But not only is the body extremely aerodynamic but it’s also very light and strong. The result is a remarkable co-efficient of drag figure of just 0.195.

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FEBRUARY 25, 2013

Citroen’s restyled C3 will arrive in the UK this summer, with emissions as low as 87g/km CO2. The updated version of the supermini will show a new, more assertive look with a restyled front end and new tail lights. There will be the option of two new PureTech 3 cylinder petrol engines that deliver 15 [.].

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2015

Honda has announced several initiatives under its new “Green Path” approach to reducing the total life-cycle environmental impact of its products and operations in North America. To expand the involvement of US Honda and Acura dealers in its “Green Dealer” program. Expansion of Honda “Green Dealer” Program. Click to enlarge.

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JANUARY 20, 2012

A new Renault Twingo is to arrive in the UK next month, with emissions starting from just 119g/km CO2. Priced from £10,350 on-the-road, the first models of the new city car are already available to order now. The new Twingo boasts improve styling, revised bumper, tailgate and new rear lights. Two bright new body colours [.].

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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. In a companion study for the same period, it was also found that the carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions per driver from these new vehicles were lower in each month compared to October 2007.

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2009

Cars made by BMW and Mini, Fiat, Kia, and Volkswagen, among others use the Bosch system to boost the fuel efficiency of their cars. On the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC), start-stop systems reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions by up to 5 per cent, whilst the saving is as much as 8 per cent on the NEDC urban cycle.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2009

Question: Can you tell explain Ford’s strategy for introducing greener cars? Answer: Ford’s broad general direction is less and less CO2 emissions, with the ultimate goal of zero emission vehicles. A: The new Ford Focus ECOnetic also introduces a new green technology that we are calling EcoMode.

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OCTOBER 19, 2009

In its newly developed form for automatic applications, the start-stop system cuts engine power when the car comes to a standstill at traffic lights or in queueing traffic – the engine then remains dormant as long as the brake pedal is depressed and then restarts in just two-tenths of a second only when it is released in readiness for take-off.

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OCTOBER 5, 2009

The car race with a twist, where the winning cars aren’t necessarily the ones which come first but the ones which show the biggest improvement over the manufacturer’s stated fuel economy figure, took place over two days centering round a tour of the West Midlands. Tags: Green credentials eco-credentials MPG Marathon race.

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OCTOBER 27, 2009

Axon Automotive uses revolutionary manufacturing techniques to make carbon fibre technology, which has been associated with racing cars, affordable for eco cars. “By By designing light cars and giving them good aerodynamics you can radically lower vehicle emissions,” says Axon’s Managing Director, Dr Steve Cousins. “As

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MARCH 12, 2012

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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JUNE 9, 2009

For that you get a 4×15w RDS radio/CD audio system with Bluetooth, auto headlights and wipers, aircon, leather steering wheel trim, front fog lights, cruise control, a trip computer, 16-in Sport alloys, extra-tinted windows and more.

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JULY 20, 2009

Europe’s top selling small hatchback, the Peugeot 207, is now even “greener” with the introduction of the new 207 Economique and Economique + which emit only 99g/km of CO2. In 2008, one in every six new cars sold that emit less than 120 g/km of CO2 was a Peugeot.

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JUNE 3, 2009

Lawrence Holland, general manager of ultra-light electric quadricycle manufacturer Aixam Mega, which distributes the Mega e-City and Mega Multitrucks in the capital, welcomes the plan. Electric vehicles emit no CO2 or other greenhouse gases on the road. The average journey in London is just four miles.

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JUNE 29, 2009

is equipped with low-energy LED (light-emitting diodes) front and rear lighting with a view to optimising energy use. Inside, satin-finish chrome and metallic fluorescent green details provide a unique ambience which is enhanced by the specific grey velour upholstery and embroidered ‘printed circuit’ motifs.

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JUNE 18, 2009

With manual transmission, iQ3 returns an official 58.9mpg in combined cycle driving, and 113g/km of CO2 – Band B for road tax (£35 annual charge). With Toyota Optimal Drive technology, the new iQ3 uses Dual VVT-i control of both intake and exhaust valves to deliver strong torque at low to medium engine speeds and achieve maximum efficiency.

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APRIL 27, 2009

The LBM powered Daily emitted just 2,771 kg of CO2 over this period, compared with 7,295 kg for the equivalent diesel model. Commenting on the results, Martin Flach, Product Director at Iveco says: “The trial demonstrated a 62 per cent saving in CO2 over diesel and highlighted the suitability of LBM as a high quality fuel.

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NOVEMBER 11, 2009

Never be anything other than extremely light-footed on the throttle. Turn the cruise control off on long downhill slopes to allow the car to roll unrestricted on a light throttle setting. CO2 129g/km. Always judge distances and anticipate traffic maneuvers well in advance. Price from £24,245 otr. 30,020 (as tested).

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