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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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Polestar Aims to Have World’s First Climate Neutral Car by 2030

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You see, an automobile has a lot of parts and manufacturing the parts and assembling an automobile emits tonnes of carbon dioxide and this is why the challenge is a herculean task because the company have to produce cars with zero emissions but make the manufacturing process also non Co2 generating processes. A Reality Check and Statistics.

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Study find biofuels policy doubles CO2 emissions

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The new figures come on the week the Government increases the amount of biofuels in our petrol and diesel from 2.5 The independent study for Friends of the Earth estimates how much forest is being cut down to replace food crops that have been displaced in order to grow biofuels for the UK - a figure currently omitted in Government statistics.

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BMW focuses on efficient dynamics

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As part of the event, the company presented the capabilities of its Aerodynamic Test Centre and Aerolab, along with a new 3.0litre petrol unit that combines turbo-charging, direct fuel injection and VALVETRONIC fully variable valve management. km (40mpg) with an average CO2 rating of 158g/km.

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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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