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NOVEMBER 13, 2013

Mercedes-Benz may be known for luxury and prestige: but there is a firm emphasis on fuel economy and environmental credentials with its latest models. Latest News Green cars Mercedes'

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

Honda’s efforts to reduce emissions and improve fuel economy go beyond its motor vehicles – they also stretch to its motorcycles, with the company developing new 700cc and 125cc engines with an accompanying second-generation Dual Clutch Transmission.

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Green Cars News

AUGUST 20, 2012

Keep your eyes peeled for the new Kia Sorento (pictured) – due to go on sale later in the year, it will boast a host of changes focusing on improving its fuel economy and lowering its emissions. The vehicle, which will be manufactured in Korea, will include a host of different diesel and petrol engines [.].

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Green Cars News

JULY 5, 2011

It appears that theUSis finally getting a grip on vehicle emissions after the most recent value of theUniversityofMichigan Transportation ResearchInstitute was rated at 0.86 – that’s a 14 per cent reduction of emissions per driver of newly purchased vehicles compared to October, 2007.

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Green Cars News

OCTOBER 30, 2011

GM Korea has introduced the first hybrid vehicle in its segment in Korea– the Alpheon eAssist – which achieves a remarkable improvement in fuel economy of 25 per cent compared to the standard Alpheon model. The vehicle, which also reduces CO2 emissions by 22 per cent, will be the first hybrid car from the company. [.].

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Green Cars News

OCTOBER 3, 2010

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have outlined their intent to establish new emission and fuel economy standards for vehicles in the 2017-2025 model years.

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Green Cars News

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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Green Cars News

AUGUST 30, 2009

The previous government in New Zealand may have proposed a fuel economy standard, but now the new government has announced it will not proceed with those plans. It is believed that the extra costs would have been passed on to motorists and could have resulted in costs up to $1,500 when buying a large car. km to 203.8g/km

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 25, 2012

A 110cc pre-production prototype of a Pinnace Engine 4-stroke opposed piston scooter engine ( earlier post ) showed approximately a 27% improvement in fuel consumption across different scooter cycles compared to a conventional benchmark engine in dynamometer and simulation testing by FEV. We look in good shape to meet emissions requirements.

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Green Car Reports

APRIL 16, 2015

We look at California''s ambitious plans for zero-emission vehicles, name the small state with big electric-car news, and learn about how aluminum bodies keep pickup passengers safe. All this and more today on Green Car Reports. Aerodynamic drag is bad for fuel economy. Today in Car News'

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Green Cars News

MAY 23, 2012

Harder road surfaces could be a secret to boosting the fuel economy of cars, according to a new study. Civil engineers at the Massachusetts Institute Technology (MIT) used computer modelling to show how the use of stiffer road surfaces could reduce vehicle fuel consumption by as much as 3 per cent-a saving that could add [.].

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Green Cars News

JULY 30, 2011

An agreement has been reached with 13 major automakers as President Obama announced the next phase of the administration’s national vehicle programme. 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.

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Green Cars News

NOVEMBER 22, 2010

Manufacturers of heavy duty commercial trucks and engines across Europe, Japan and America have called for increased co-operation in a bid to improve fuel efficiency.

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Green Cars News

AUGUST 9, 2011

Fuel efficiency and greenhouse gas emission standards for medium and heavy duty vehicles have been revealed by US President Barack Obama.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 25, 2012

Testing at Environmental Solutions Worldwide Americas (ESWA), an EPA-certified vehicle laboratory, showed a 21.2% reduction in fuel consumption achieved with XL Hybrids’ aftermarket hybrid electric powertrain ( earlier post ) on a light-duty cargo van on the UDDS cycle (urban conditions). kWh pack sits inside the vehicle; the 1.5

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Green Car Congress

JULY 24, 2009

Ford Australia is investing A$230 million (US$188 million) to improve the fuel efficiency and environmental impact of its Australian-made models, including the first global rear-wheel drive application of Ford’s turbocharged, gasoline direct-injection 2.0L

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Green Car Congress

JULY 16, 2013

diesel delivering 184 horsepower (137 kW), 280 lb-ft (380 N·m) of torque, CO 2 emissions of 109 g/km, and a NEDC combined fuel economy figure of 56 mpg US (4.2 TDI, which conforms to the Euro-6 emissions standard. This results in low engine-out HC emissions (hydrocarbons) with low NO x values. With a new 2.0L

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Green Cars News

APRIL 15, 2011

The new Ford Transit with lower CO2 emissions and stronger fuel economy was one of the highlights of the Birmingham Commercial Vehicle Show this week.

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Green Cars News

MAY 10, 2009

The Freelander 2 TD4_e will also make its way to the Motorexpo - it is Land Rover’s most fuel efficient vehicle to date. The Freelander 2 TD4_e will also make its way to the Motorexpo - it is Land Rover’s most fuel efficient vehicle to date. The event takes place at Canary Wharf from June 8-14, 2009.

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Green Cars News

MAY 14, 2012

It is the second passenger mini-vehicle that the company has released on its home turf – and now Toyota is hoping the new Pixis Epoch (pictured) can gain a lion’s share of the Japanese mini-car market. The petrol powered vehicle boasts fuel economy of 70.6mpg and CO2 emissions at a meagre 77g/km and is set [.].

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Green Cars News

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. The initiative builds on the success of the new car fuel economy label, which is now widely recognised by consumers.

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Green Cars News

NOVEMBER 3, 2009

Last week’s Global Green Challenge in Australia threw a number of vehicles in the spotlight, after many of the competing vehicles showed amazing eco-credentials. None more so than the Suzuki Alto, not because it is an exciting eco-concept but because it is an ordinary enough, full production car. per cent and 12.2

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 8, 2010

The exhibit, which will highlight green-car technologies from across Magna’s operating units, will also introduce E-Car Systems, Magna’s newly created global operating unit that serves as an integrator to Magna’s range of electrification capabilities. on a fully electric, zero-emission BEV to arrive in the US market in 2011.

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Green Cars News

JULY 2, 2009

The US state of California has been granted a waiver request enabling it to enforce its own greenhouse gas emissions standard for new cars starting with the current model year. The end point of the two standards in 2016 is roughly the same - the MY2016 new vehicle fleet is approximately 243g/CO2 per mile, around 36.6mpg.

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Green Cars News

SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

Toyotahas launched a brand new mini vehicle on its home turf in Japan– in the form of the Pixis Space. The Pixis Space adopts the eco-IDLE2 system, a stop-start function that helps achieve fuel economy of 58.8mpg and CO2 emissions of 91g/km. In addition, all models make use of a continuously variable transmission.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 4, 2011

This corresponds to a 23% reduction in fuel consumption and, therefore, CO 2 output.). However, while Mazda plans to offer hybrid vehicles in the medium-term, its engineers are pushing hard to increase the efficiencies of both the gasoline and diesel platforms, moving toward what they call “the ideal Internal Combustion Engine.”

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 13, 2016

a developer and manufacturer of advanced range-extended electric vehicle (REV) powertrains for heavy-duty applications ( earlier post ), is gearing up for a commercialization push with the appointent of four advanced engineering and commercialization executives. Wrightspeed Inc., Erin Sawyer, Supply Chain Director.

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Green Cars News

AUGUST 24, 2009

Plans to extend the carbon dioxide (CO2) and fuel economy labelling scheme to used cars has been welcomed by HPI. “This means it is more important than ever to provide used car buyers with information on the potential environmental and financial implications of their purchase.

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Green Cars News

APRIL 25, 2009

At the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) 2009 World Congress, an update was presented of hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electric vehicle standards that are being revised by the SAE Hybrid Standards Committee.

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AUGUST 23, 2011

Toyota has unveiled the seventh-generation Camry, the best-selling car in the US for nine years running and for 13 of the past 14 years. The projected city/highway/combined fuel economy for the LE model equates to 5.47, 6.03 Lighter overall vehicle weight also contributes to better performance and fuel economy.

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Green Cars News

NOVEMBER 3, 2014

The fuel economy advantage of running a hybrid car over a diesel vehicle is often ‘an illusion’ according to new assessment by Emissions Analytics. Analysing the fuel economy performance of over 30 hybrids in the UK and US, the firm compared their performance to efficient diesel models. Hybrid cars'

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Green Cars News

JULY 15, 2009

Car manufacturers continue to jump on the hybrid car bandwagon, and now you can add Kia Motors to the list. It has unveiled its first commercialised hybrid electric vehicle, known as the Forte Liquid Petroleum Injection (LPI) Hybrid in Seoul Korea. It has fuel economy of 42mpg with petrol equivalent fuel economy at 51mpg.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 22, 2016

The Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle with Long Electric Range (PHEVLER - pronounced “fevler”) is a new category emerging in the electric vehicle marketplace. 1 ] The average daily driving distance in the USA is 30 miles (48 km), so PHEVLERs are vehicles with at least 60 miles (97 km) of electric range. About the authors.

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NOVEMBER 18, 2009

A recent report by Pike Research suggests that cumulative sales of hybrid vehicles in the fleet sector will total nearly four million vehicles worldwide between 2009 and 2015. The success of hybrids is expected to be spurred by companies needing to cut costs and reduce carbon emissions.

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Green Cars News

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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Green Cars News

NOVEMBER 9, 2012

From start-stop technology to vehicle to vehicle communications, there have been plenty of exciting new developments in recent years meant to help reduce fuel economy and lower emissions: and now you can add a new electric vehicle technology to the list.

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Green Cars News

MAY 16, 2009

Honda Manufacturing in Indiana has begun production of the 2009 Civic GX, which is the only natural gas vehicle built by a major automaker in the USA. The Civic GX was actually first introduced in 1998 and is the cleanest internal combustion vehicle certified by the EPA - it is around 90 per cent cleaner than the average petrol powered car.

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