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MARCH 14, 2010

The latest Ford F-Series Super Duty trucks look to be the greenest versions of the vehicles yet thanks to new diesel and petrol engine powertrains. Tags: Ford Green cars Latest news Ford F-Series Super Duty Trucks green trucks Power Stroke V-8 Turbocharged Engine. The 6.7litre Power Stroke V-8 Turbocharged [.].

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JUNE 21, 2012

Using its range of EcoBoost petrol engines, TDCi diesel engines and low CO2 ECOnetic Technologies, Ford is to lead an assault on excessive CO2 with its new range of Focus, C-Max, Grand C-Max, B-Max and Transit [.]. Ford is set to introduce no less than an impressive 15 new models with class-leading efficiency levels this year.

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MAY 14, 2012

Having set itself the lofty goal of becoming an industry leader in terms of fuel consumption, emissions, torque and noise reduction, Opel-Vauxhall is set to renew its engine range during the next 12 months by introducing three brand new petrol and diesel engine families.

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MAY 15, 2012

This September, a brand new Mercedes-Benz A-Class (pictured) will go on sale across Europe – and it will feature a family of petrol and diesel engines that can reduce fuel consumption by as much as 26 per cent. When it is launched, the Mercedes A-Class 180 CDI will emit only 98g/km of CO2 while achieving [.].

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2009

Now at the Frankfurt Motor Show Ford has announced a new family of petrol engines offering the opportunity to down size engine capacity without suffering a reduction in performance. In fact, fuel consumption and CO2 emissions are reduced by up to 20 per cent compared to a conventional petrol engine. litre and 2.0 “With the 2.0-litre

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APRIL 27, 2009

At the 2009 SAE World Congress, a Ford study revealed that a separate E85 direct injection boosting system combined with a petroleum port fuel injection makes an engine more efficient in its use of petroleum - and can be viewed as a more cost effective alternative to diesel.

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DECEMBER 27, 2012

The third generation Octavia will be available with four petrol and four diesel engines when it hits UK shores in March 2013. litre petrol and 1.6-litre litre diesels – will come with Start/Stop and brake energy recuperation. Fuel economy [.]. Skoda has come clean on its most eco Octavia yet.

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JULY 1, 2010

The new Sharan will offer a choice of two direct injection TSI petrol and two TDI diesel engines that are up to 21 per cent more fuel efficient than the comparable engines of the outgoing model despite the fact that the [.].

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2011

Nissan has updated its Juke crossover lowering emissions and boosting fuel economy. litre petrol and 1.5-litre litre dCi diesel drivetrains have been given revised gear ratios, and both models have been fitted with manual transmissions to make them cleaner and more fuel-efficient. Both the 1.6-litre

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AUGUST 27, 2013

The four-cylinder SKYACTIV-G petrol engines and SKYACTIV-D clean diesel units, which appear in the CX-5 [below] and Mazda6, significantly improve fuel economy and CO2 emissions, compared to [.]. Mazda will increase production of its fuel efficient SKYACTIV engines by 25% in response to popular demand.

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2011

Swedish carmaker Volvo has outlined its technological future, which will be based on a new engine range consisting solely of four-cylinder petrol and diesel engines; and scalable vehicle architecture. The new architecture sees Volvo place the emphasis on economies of scale within its own model range.

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MAY 10, 2009

Tags: Green cars Latest news Freelander land rover Land Rover Discovery Range Rover Range Rover Sport.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2009

16V THP 155hp petrol engine that replaces the out-going 2.0i 16V 143hp unit; and a new 2.0HDi 16V 160hp diesel that replaces the 2.2HDi 16V 173hp engine. 16V THP 155hp petrol provides 240Nm of torque at 1,400rpm as well as an eight per cent increase in power and an 18.5 per cent increase in combined cycle fuel economy.

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NOVEMBER 4, 2009

Rapid downsizing, improved fuel economy and simplification of the company’s engine line-up – they are the key elements of Chrysler’s new powertrain strategy. Tags: Chrysler Green cars Latest news Chrysler diesels Chrysler Fiat Chrysler petrol engines Chrysler Powertrains Dodge RAM 1500 Fiat Fiat MultiJet.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2009

Let’s take a look at each of the debutants: - The direct injection Mazda Sky-G petrol engine: With a newly designed engine block that is meant to reduce mechanical friction and achieve an optimal air-fuel mix, the Mazda Sky-G significantly improves fuel economy and output performance with enhanced thermal efficiency.

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Green Cars News

JUNE 15, 2009

At least 20 per cent of this improvement should be achieved through the development of a heavy duty diesel engine capable of 50 per cent brake thermal efficiency. Tags: Green cars Latest news DOE freight US Department of Energy vehicle freight efficiency. Applications must be made by September 9, 2009.

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AUGUST 5, 2009

Green car leader Toyota has expanded the engine line-up of the new Avensis in a bid to drive down fuel consumption and harmful emissions. Valvematic petrol and 2.2 D-CAT 150 diesel to its range as well as increasing the availability of the popular 1.8 Its fuel economy figures are 43.5mpg and its emissions are 152g/km.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2011

Gordon Murray was crowned the successful winner of last Saturday’s RAC Future Car Challenge-the second time the former F1 designer has won the energy efficiency competition. Over 60 cars took part in the 60 mile challenge to London, with a range of electric, fuel cell, hybrid, fuel efficient diesel and petrol cars at the starting [.].

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Green Cars News

JULY 2, 2009

Not only could fuel cell technology help to clean up the earth’s atmosphere, but it is providing a boost to the economy too. Compared with normal diesel or petrol powered engines, fuel cells produce much less CO2 and no emissions at all of particulates and nitrogen oxides.

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JUNE 27, 2009

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. Tags: BMW Green cars Latest news efficientdynamics VALVETRONIC engine.

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MAY 20, 2011

In the Scenic, the new engine boosts fuel economy [.]. Introducing an new 1.6 litre ‘Energy’ dCi 130 engine to its Scenic and Grand Scenic, Renault can now offer class-leading emission and fuel efficiency in its two MPV models.

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2009

However, with Japanese rivals such as Toyota and Honda having burst into an early lead in the green car race and Chinese manufacturers challenging the dominance of the traditional ‘big name’ manufacturers, is there room for the new GM to succeed? diesel engine for light trucks. How GM hopes to recover. Starting from 2010 its 2.4l

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JULY 6, 2009

Fiat has now brought two of its greenest - and most impressive - innovations to Chrysler in the form of the Fiat 500 and the Multi-Air, a new engine technology that boosts fuel economy by at least 10 per cent. Tags: Chrysler Fiat Green cars Latest news fiat 500 Fiat Multi-Air Technology.

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2009

Others however are less sympathetic towards the spiralling cost of petrol and diesel. The Freight Transport Association (FTA) the group which represents the interests of British hauliers called for a u-turn ahead of the increase, expressing deep concern over the effect the extra 2p a litre would have on business and the wider economy.

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MAY 28, 2009

Engineers at the VW Group are working on two 600cc two-cylinder turbo-charged units - one diesel and one petrol - with fuel economy predicted to be around 95mpg. The model has a distinctive body with a gaping grille, beefy wheel-arches and neat headlamps.

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DECEMBER 7, 2009

There is an argument that in the long term a low carbon economy will be cheaper than the current one, but with time of the essence richer countries will need to pay billions now. Fast emerging economies need an incentive to stop building coal powered plants, and, again, the emphasis is on the richer countries to step in. Less than 0.1

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2009

Question: Can you tell explain Ford’s strategy for introducing greener cars? Ecoboost is a petrol engine technology that gets more out of the same engine. Small cars such as the Fiesta and Focus already achieve good CO2 figures thanks toECOnetic and the potential in the EcoBoost engine family. litre and 2.0 litre and 2.0

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MAY 12, 2009

Mazda took another step forward towards establishing a hydrogen economy in Norway today as it delivered the first of its Norwegian-specification RX-8 Hydrogen RE model.

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2009

litre petrol engine with 148bhp in a small hatch should make for a decently swift driving experience. Sport i-stop, buyers conscious of emissions will still find more financial comfort in the diesel-powered models from the 3 range that come in under the 120g/km mark. This improves acceleration to 0-62mph in 10.4 At 159g/km for the 2.0

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JULY 1, 2009

Even premium carmakers like Mercedes-Benz are jumping on the bandwagon, with the launch of its Blue Efficiency range of cars. However, unlike most other manufacturers, Mercedes has decided to tweak its petrol-powered cars, rather than its diesels.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2011

Mazda’s all-new CX-5 model will be the first car in the UK to use the car maker’s new fuel efficiency Skyactiv technology. As such the Japanese car maker hopes to attract interest from fuel economy-conscious private buyers [.].

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APRIL 30, 2009

This is intended to provide a greater incentive for drivers to choose a lower-carbon car within the class of vehicle they prefer. The new fuel economy label which confirms the new VED rates will be available for download from the Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA) website [link]. 16. * +3% for diesel cars. P11d value**.

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2009

However, anyone who thinks that this is just another upstart company looking for its big break needs to re-evaluate – because it’s clear that China means business in the green car race. How China plans to dominate the electric car race. Home field advantage. There are environmental incentives too.

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AUGUST 30, 2009

TFSI: Part of Audi’s philosophy in addressing efficiency is downsizing and so it’s no surprise to see a new turbocharged petrol direct injection 1.2 Both versions can reach 118mph and have an average fuel economy of 42.8mpg while emitting 127g/km of carbon dioxide (CO2). seconds, with the Sportback getting there in 11.3

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APRIL 24, 2009

Says co-founder Evert Geurtsen: “Buyers do not need to wait until 2011 because electric cars are available now and already provide huge savings. Starting from less than £10k our cars do not need a subsidy to make sense. A company car driver can drive one of our cars at less than 50p per day!

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APRIL 21, 2009

Volkswagen CEO says "Future belongs to electric cars," has gained German government support for development. Blue Concept PHEV Van with diesel or hydrogen fuel cells and rooftop photovoltaic. But I can tell you that this is a top priority program for GM, given the huge potential it offers for fuel-economy improvement." ( GM ).

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APRIL 16, 2009

based technology will actually achieve any economy in production. It was a Manufacturing Failure, as GM NEVER planned to build the car in Volume, so No Economies of Scale were ever achieved. If you build a car as a "kit car" with no real factory, then yes, it will never be an economic success. Thats right.

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