Green Cars News

MAY 9, 2009

Earlier this week we told you about Renault-Nissan and the Singapore Government’s plans to develop zero emission mobility. A taskforce, to be chaired by the Land Transport Authority and the Energy Market Authority, has been established to examine the business models for such vehicles along with the infrastructure.

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Revenge of the Electric Car

MARCH 18, 2010

It won Green Car Journal’s 2010 Green Car Vision Award recently, for satisfying all the needs of a modern driver, whilst at the same time producing zero localised emissions and requiring no petrol. When the Leaf begins production in 2013, the company plans to roll out 50,000 vehicles a year.

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Green Cars News

MAY 5, 2010

Where we stand: May 2010 Through its Alliance with Nissan, French automaker Renault has been one of the leaders in the production of zero emission electric vehicles and has plans to mass market a range of electric cars from 2011 onwards (see article). In recent weeks it has released the final designs of its zero emission [.].

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Green Cars News

JULY 6, 2009

After enjoying a successful launch of the revised Grand Vitara SZ model range in October 2008, Suzuki has announced the addition of both a 1.6litre petrol engine and a 1.9 DDiS to the three-door model range, with emissions slashed. Tags: Green cars Latest news Suzuki Suzuki Grand Vitara.

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Green Cars News

SEPTEMBER 15, 2009

Drivers are increasingly letting their wallet rule their car buying decisions with more motorists than ever before opting for a green car over a conventional alternative. However, will green cars really save you money? The Green Piece. suggests that drivers should think twice before going green.

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Green Cars News

NOVEMBER 2, 2009

Perhaps its indicative of the Toyota Prius’s standing in the green car world that it is seen as the standard bearer that most new vehicles aim to surpass. By contrast, the Ford Fiesta Econetic diesel has an emissions rating of 98g/km. However, the Ford Fiesta is one vehicle that appears to have edged out its rival.

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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

JUNE 18, 2010

The US is still lagging behind Japan and Europe when it comes to reducing vehicle emissions, a leading provider of automotive data reveals. According to Jato Dynamics, despite recent efforts to encourage the US market to catch up on the race to slash emissions, a study of the US car market for the first quarter [.].

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Green Cars News

JULY 2, 2009

It also has a wide variety of petrol and diesel powertrain choices. When it debuts in Europe, it is to be available with a choice of four engines - one petrol engine and three diesels. Each drivetrain choice will showcase the BMW EfficientDynamics strategy which focuses on reducing emissions and consumption while enhancing performance.

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Green Cars News

JUNE 20, 2009

South Korea’s largest car manufacturer, Hyundai, has now started to take pre-orders for its first hybrid vehicle for commercial sale. The Elantra LPI Hybrid Electric Vehicle will accept pre-orders until July 7 before the car is officially launched to the Korean domestic market.

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Green Cars News

JULY 2, 2009

It has some eye-catching environmental credentials emitting just 99g/km of carbon dioxide (CO2) - that’s 90 per cent fewer emissions than the equivalent petrol-powered Elantra. LPG vehicles are already successful in the country with LPG only half the price of petrol.

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Green Cars News

JULY 19, 2009

With car buyers continuing to demand vehicles with better fuel consumption and lower emissions, Mercedes Benz is adding two new BlueEFFICIENCY four-cylinder models to its engine line-up for the new E-Class. The saloon car will accelerate from 0-100km/h in 10.2 seconds and reach a top speed of 130mph.

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Green Cars News

SEPTEMBER 15, 2009

Toyota has long been one of the leading carmakers in the world of green cars. As the world’s largest passenger car producer, Toyota continues to lead the field in research and testing a number of new technology vehicles. What is it that makes Toyota, a leader in the field of green car technology?

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Green Cars News

JULY 15, 2009

It has fuel economy of 42mpg with petrol equivalent fuel economy at 51mpg. Its carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions are just 99g/km. Tags: Green cars Hybrid cars Kia Latest news Kia Forte LPI Hybrid Kia Hybrid.

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Green Cars News

JULY 27, 2009

With the price of unleaded petrol now over £1 a litre, Europcar is helping customers focus on both fuel efficiency and eco-friendly driving. Europcar is to give customers information on average CO 2 emissions for each car group as part of its online fleet guide at www.europcar.co.uk.

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Green Cars News

OCTOBER 19, 2009

It has also forecast that the market will grow globally at a rate of 5.5 Currently, the top five markets for natural gas vehicles are Pakistan, Argentina, Iran, India and Brazil with Pike Research anticipating that India will be the fastest growing market at a rate of 18.4 per cent between 2008 and 2015.

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Green Cars News

AUGUST 31, 2009

The successor of the old Megane, the Renault Fluence will be launched with a series of engines, with all diesel models having a carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions rating of 119g/km and qualifying for the Renault eco2 signature. In total there will be two petrol versions: a 1.6 16V 110hp with automatic transmission; and a 2.0

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Green Cars News

AUGUST 17, 2009

The car will be marketed exclusively in Europe and there will be a choice of two 1.4 litre petrol and diesel engines, generating between 74 and 113hp. All engines in the line-up will be available with the intelligent stop and go start-stop technology and will meet Euro 5 emission standards. litre and 1.6

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Green Cars News

JULY 2, 2009

In an effort to accelerate the introduction of fuel cell cars to the market, the parties will make a joint investment of SEK 200million in Powercell Sweden AB. 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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Green Cars News

APRIL 29, 2009

Now, Porsche is working on a Cayenne Hybrid which it hopes will lead its emergence in the high performance green car sector. Porsche has joined forces with Volkswagen to develop a production vehicle with a parallel full hybrid drive that will be introduced to the market in 2010. It accelerates from 0-62mph in 6.8

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Green Cars News

NOVEMBER 23, 2009

From the first quarter of the new-year, GM Europe will launch the Chevrolet Spark, an all-new mini-car. As the fastest growing segment of the market globally, the mini-car segment represents almost 10 per cent of the total European passenger car market – up from 6.5 So what does the Spark have to offer?

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Green Cars News

MAY 30, 2009

The B-Class will also meet requirements regarding driving dynamics that are above the two litre petrol vehicle. Daimler believes that fuel cell technology is the key to emission free driving as it is the only emission free technology that is equally well suited for both short and long distance mobility.

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Green Cars News

APRIL 20, 2009

According to the ETA, this is because before a new car has even been turned on, before it even leaves the showroom, it has already accounted for six tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions in its construction, marketing and delivery. Use cruise control - This can save an average of seven per cent on longer journeys.

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Green Cars News

SEPTEMBER 7, 2009

First is the ix-Metro, a new hybrid electric CUV concept for the sub-B segment that promises carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions at a meagre 80g/km. The ix-Metro will be powered by an inline three-cylinder, 1.0litre petrol engine with direct injection, dual CVVT and turbocharging. An updated Sante Fe will also be on display with a 2.2

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Green Cars News

JULY 23, 2009

Though its future remains in doubt as General Motors negotiates with two potential buyers for the brand, Opel is still making headway in the European market by launching five dual-fuel liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) models. They can run on both petrol and LPG, with a switch taking place automatically or by pressing a button.

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Green Cars News

AUGUST 24, 2009

Vauxhall will debut an all-new Astra at the Frankfurt Motor Show on September 15, with a highly competitive line-up of petrol and diesel engines, alll boasting reductions in CO2 over almost all equivalent models in the current Astra range. litre from the current range, yet features lower emissions, equal power and 15 per cent more torque.

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Green Cars News

DECEMBER 7, 2009

With scientists convinced that global warming is a serious issue, there is a need to not only halt the growth of greenhouse gas emissions but to bring them down too. The idea of carbon credits has been put forward – however, if this is to cut real emissions, the cap set on the market would need to be tight. Less than 0.1

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Green Cars News

MAY 29, 2009

The RAC Foundation has discovered that by the Government’s own reckoning eligible electric vehicles won’t be available on the mass market until at least 2017, leaving millions of potential buyers frustrated. “It has gone out of its way to encourage people to make green choices, yet these choices are not yet realistic.&#.

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Green Cars News

MAY 14, 2009

The new PHV comes equipped with a powerful lithium-ion battery, extending the vehicle’s range in electric vehicle mode for a silent, zero emissions drive. The first wave of new PHVs will be deployed to Strasbourg, France, in late 2009, with other markets following suit by mid-2010.

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Green Cars News

MAY 15, 2009

The government’s new car scrappage scheme, which launches on Monday, 18 May, discriminates against some groups of motorists, and works against the government’s own plans to encourage the use of electric vehicles, says ultra-light vehicle manufacturer and importer Aixam Mega.

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Green Cars News

JUNE 22, 2009

Following successful trials in the UK, the zero-emission, smart fortwo electric drive is ready for small series production. The ed also borrows the tried and NCAP tested Tridion safety cell from the petrol driven smart. A UK market trial of 100 cars started in December 2007 with fleet customers.

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Green Cars News

MAY 5, 2009

The affordable hybrid car will be an example of environmental technology used by the museum on a daily basis as part of a drive to improve the museum’s energy efficiency. We are delighted and very grateful to Honda to take delivery of this low-emission vehicle,” said Chris Rapley, Director of the Science Museum. “The

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Green Cars News

JULY 7, 2009

Once envisioned as futuristic, and the ultimate travelling option of the 21st Century, it has been maligned as slow, clunky and arguably not all that green at all. Much of the criticism about electric cars has centred on the fact that even though they produce no emissions of their own, the energy they rely on merely displaces the problem.

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Green Cars News

JUNE 2, 2009

. “Carbon dioxide emissions from our cars will be drastically reduced by the plan we are now implementing and our aggressive electrification strategy will put us in a leading position when it comes to environmentally optimised passenger transport.&#. with emissions starting from just 104 grams CO2/km).

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Green Cars News

APRIL 21, 2009

One highlight of China’s most important auto show is the new S 400 HYBRID, the most economical luxury saloon with a petrol engine (7.9 In the world’s largest S-Class market, Mercedes-Benz is also showcasing its re-designed top model, the S 65 AMG. The new E-Class celebrates its Asian premiere at Auto China. Fuel consumption is only 7.9

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Green Cars News

JUNE 19, 2009

One of the greenest petrol cars available on the market, the Alto is the epitome of the budget-level city car. With a good basic specification even on the entry level model, the Alto is a very competitively priced and will appeal to those counting the pennies or the carbon emissions.

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Green Cars News

AUGUST 26, 2009

It will address a wide range of issues including government policy and legislation, R&D, technical regulations as well as development of the market, supporting infrastructure and consumer incentives. It will also work closely with the newly-formed Office for Low Emission Vehicles.

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