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MARCH 6, 2012

So it took the opportunity at the showcase event to reveal a diesel version of its Cross Coupe plug-in hybrid concept. A petrol version of the vehicle was revealed back in December – it [.]. German carmaker Volkswagen was determined not to be outdone amid the bombardment of new concepts revealed at the Geneva Motor Show.

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APRIL 19, 2011

The increasing importance of the Chinese automotive market has been clearly emphasised at this year’s Shanghai Auto Show, with Audi unveiling the A3 E-Tron plug-in hybrid concept at the event. TFSI four cylinder engine with turbocharging and petrol direct injection, as well as an electric motor [.].

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FEBRUARY 7, 2012

The 2012 Geneva Motor Show is taking shape rapidly – and now Ford has revealed plans to introduce an all-new Ford B-MAX at the event. The original B-MAX concept was unveiled at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show and one year on it is set to boast a 1.0litre Ford EcoBoost petrol engine as well as [.].

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MAY 10, 2009

This event wasn’t about rewarding the fastest car - instead it was about rewarding the most fuel efficient with more than 200 teams from 29 countries competing to win the €1,000 top prize in this annual green car rally. The cars had to also complete the course in 51 minutes and each team got four attempts.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2009

The on-road operations have taken place across the US and Canada with more than 26,000 charging events having been accumulated and more than 215 vehicles representing 12 different models – mostly conversions – being used as part of the test fleet.

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MAY 6, 2009

It is being unveiled as a one litre petrol unit and it is expected to produce around 80 per cent fewer toxins than a typical internal combustion engine. Unlike conventional engines, the Scuderi engine relies on just one crankshaft revolution and the engine is capable of producing more torque than conventional petrol and diesel variants.

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MAY 14, 2009

Three Scirocco GT24 cars that use conventional petrol will race alongside two Scirocco GT24-CNG vehicles at the event as the manufacturer aims to add another victory to those clinched in the class for two litre turbo engines in 2007 and 2008.

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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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AUGUST 17, 2009

This year’s Frankfurt Motor Show is starting to look like the ultimate showcase for new vehicles with a host of manufacturers announcing significant debuts for the event - and now you can add Kia to the list. The car will be marketed exclusively in Europe and there will be a choice of two 1.4 litre and 1.6

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2009

The Japanese manufacturer will unveil two new concept cars at the event: the Mitsubishi Concept PX-MiEV plug-in hybrid and the i-MiEV CARGO. There will also be 10 Mitsubishi current production vehicles on display that qualify for eco-car tax incentives in Japan.

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MAY 10, 2009

Following its worldwide launch at the New York International Auto Show, the new 2010 Range Rover, including the 2010 Range Rover Sport and Discovery 4, will head to the UK as part of the London Motorexpo event. The event takes place at Canary Wharf from June 8-14, 2009.

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2009

The first version of the CR-Z appeared in Tokyo back in 2007 and now the aim is to put the vehicle on sale by 2010 when it will be the first series-produced sports hybrid car from a major manufacturer. It will also be the first petrol-electric vehicle to use a six-speed manual transmission.

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JUNE 2, 2010

Mazda are heading to the “Le Mans vers le future” event with their Mazda coupe RX-8 Hydrogen RE, which can run on petrol or hydrogen. The “Le Mans into the Future” event is a first for the race, and will present several vehicles using alternative powertrains including electric, hybrid, natural gas and hydrogen fuel.

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AUGUST 18, 2009

This time it is the turn of the Mazda Motor Corporation, which will exhibit freshened versions of the CX-7 at the event including a version powered by the company’s MZR-CD 2.2 Despite this the CX-7 offers the same 455 litres of luggage space as the petrol models. about a planned debut at the 63 rd Frankfurt Motor Show.

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MAY 11, 2009

However, instead of injecting gas selectively into the cylinders it injects it into the central air take allowing the delivery of the quantities of gas for the performance even in the event of strong fluctuating gas quality. Tags: Green cars Latest news Mercedes CNG demonstrator Mercedes Benz SLK Mercedes-Benz.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2009

At the event, Mazda, which has just announced that it has achieved its best ever sales month in the UK in September, will showcase the world premier of its next generation engine line-up and automatic transmissions. It will also take the opportunity to give a debut to the Kiyora concept car.

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2009

The German manufacturer will present the Vision S 500 Plug-in HYBRID at the event with an all-electric range of 19 miles. Tags: Green cars Hybrid cars Latest news Mercedes. The vehicle achieves 73.5mpg and CO2 emissions are just 74g/km in the New European Driving Cycle.

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NOVEMBER 6, 2009

Members of the public are being invited to register their interest now in sampling the electric driving experience during a series of high-profile events which will take place over the next six months across North East England. Dates and locations will be confirmed in the coming months for events in key locations across the region.

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OCTOBER 13, 2009

BMW discussed the idea during its recent Innovation Days 2009 event and looked at projects including reducing cold starts; using waste heat for different heating applications; and the implementation of a thermoelectric generator for waste heat recovery. BMW hopes to fit a larger thermoelectric generator in the exhaust system in the future.

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DECEMBER 3, 2009

The Ampera’s electric battery has a range of 300 miles with the aid of a small petrol engine after the first 40 miles of pure electrical range. The car is expected to be available in the UK in 2012 and the Government is keen to try and secure its production at the Vauxhall Ellesmere Port plant in Merseyside.

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AUGUST 30, 2009

The car maker has lined up three new vehicles to make their debut at the event: the efficient A3 1.2 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 TFSI; the low-emission A4 3.0TDI; and the S5 Sportback.

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APRIL 21, 2009

Our PRIUS+ Project Photos PHEV Resources Global Warming Take Action News and Events Contact Us How Carmakers are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity If you ask, "have major auto-makers come around on PHEVs?", losing sales to fuel-efficient cars from Toyota Motor Corp., todays answer is "Yes -- but not yet."

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NOVEMBER 17, 2009

The green car race may have been dominated by Japanese and German manufacturers to date, with American automakers playing catch-up, but now it is the French who are fighting back with Peugeot, Citroen and Renault all revealing a greener outlook…. The green car race: the French are coming.

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