Green Cars News

JUNE 28, 2009

The pressure is on car manufacturers to take new emission targets seriously - and it appears that the message is getting across with reports suggesting a hybrid version of the Land Rover LRX concept has been confirmed for production. The technology is expected to cost around $650million to develop.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 1, 2017

In the meantime, however, as diesel cars emit significantly less CO 2 than equivalent petrol-powered vehicles, they will have to be part of the gradual transition to low-carbon vehicles, acting as a ‘bridge’ technology.

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Drive Electric

MAY 1, 2023

Press release 2nd May 2023 Drive Electric welcomes the continuation of the Clean Car Discount, as this policy is delivering emissions reductions and saving money on fossil fuels. Research has shown that the clean car discount is popular with New Zealanders, so let’s keep it going until we get close to price parity between EVs and petrol cars.

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Drive Electric

JANUARY 6, 2021

Reasons for this substantial 2021 increase in EV numbers include: The UK government’s recent announcement that sales of new petrol and diesel cars and vans will end by 2030 (and sales of plug-in hybrids will end by 2035) has already focused people’s minds on EVs. The figure does not include plug-in hybrids (PHEVs).

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

The latest generation of diesel vehicles is a very effective lever to achieve climate goals in the near future, because they emit 15-20% less CO 2 than equivalent petrol vehicles. Our industry is committed to being part of the solution when it comes to decarbonizing road transport, while at the same time reducing pollutant emissions.

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EV Central

AUGUST 4, 2023

Square edges, a bold stance, contrasting roof colours and the Toyota name plastered across the grille reinforce the emphasis on design – and even tease some Land Rover themes. litre turbocharged petrol-electric system will initially only be offered in China and North America. The 243kW/630Nm 2.4-litre

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Setec Powerr

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

BEV sales in the UK have grown rapidly over the past year – with demand rising, at least in part due to petrol shortages, which dried up many motorists’ gas tanks in September. These include Jaguar, which is owned by Jaguar Land Rover, and Bentley, the British carmaker owned by Volkswagen. part of the mission.”

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 2, 2011

The UK Universities of Birmingham and Warwick launched a new lab to support investigations into the dynamic aspects of combustion of alternative fuels, as well as gasoline and diesel, with the aim of reducing harmful vehicle exhaust emissions, particularly greenhouse gasses.

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Cars That Think

APRIL 23, 2022

From the outside, this Land Rover Defender looks like any other example of the postwar British classic that conquered the African outback—and the automotive world’s heart. Rover estimates that 70 percent of these hardy survivors—beginning with the Land Rover “Series” models, with the “Defender” name added in 1990— remain on the road.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 10, 2014

Jaguar Land Rover announced the creation of two new Centers of Excellence for Engine Combustion Research at two leading UK universities. We are on a very positive trajectory to reduce vehicle emissions and improve fuel economy. Wolfgang Epple, Director of Research and Technology for Jaguar Land Rover.

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Drive Electric

JANUARY 14, 2022

That’s the same as the very thirsty Land Rover Discovery Sport 2.0L. The RAC Foundation reports it currently costs – on average – around £80 to fill up a vehicle with petrol or diesel (based on a 55 litre fuel tank). Compared to petrol and diesel vehicles, the environmental difference is night and day.

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Green Cars News

MAY 10, 2009

In addition, the 2010 Range Rover will also benefit from two intuitive interior technologies - a dual view infotainment touch screen and the world’s largest 12″ Thin Film Transistor (TFT) screen that displays all driver information through virtual dials and graphical displays.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 5, 2010

Six months into the CABLED trial (Coventry and Birmingham Low Emission Demonstrators) ( earlier post ), Aston University’s research reveals that drivers are travelling more miles more frequently and are undertaking longer journeys, indicating increased confidence and notably reduced ‘range anxiety’.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 18, 2014

For the ADEPT project, the consortium comprises CPT, the European Advanced Lead Acid Battery Consortium (EALABC), Faurecia Emissions Control Technologies, Ford and the University of Nottingham. The management of the project is being handled by Ricardo. There is a continual drive within the auto industry for low carbon vehicle technologies.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 24, 2009

Today’s announcement signals our intent to reduce our dependence on petrol- and diesel-based engines, and determine the best practical alternatives. Based on Toyota’s full hybrid technology, the new PHV will come equipped with a new lithium-ion battery extending the vehicle’s range in electric vehicle mode allowing for zero-emissions drive.

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

Ineos Grenadier hydrogen fuel cell – rugged and capable Land Rover Defender lookalike has hydrogen in its future following tie-up with Hyundai. Jeep Renegade 4xe – tiny Renegade PHEV more about hitting European emissions than changing Aussie roads. 2021 INEOS Grenadier. Mazda is reportedly working on one for 2023.

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