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OECD paper presents and analyzes policies and programs to foster market growth of green cars

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 24, 2012

Given the specific barriers, suggests author Andrea Beltramello, there is a role for government to support the development and diffusion of green vehicles, including through policies to strengthen the markets for green cars. Timing and sequencing of energy technology policy. Source: OECD. Click to enlarge.

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Green cars turning motorists away from petrol

Green Cars News

JULY 9, 2012

Japanese drivers are using less and less petroleum… thanks to the popularity of green cars: and that’s driving fuel prices down. According to reports in business daily The Nikkei, the average price for regular petrol in Japan is now Y139.8

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E85 fuel now price competitive with petrol

Green Cars News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2013

The retail price of E85 fuel - that''s 85 per cent ethanol and 15 per cent petrol - has been dropping at such a rate over the last few months, that it is now price competitive with pure petrol. Latest News Green cars Biofuels'

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Are buyers rethinking petrol cars? The Green Piece

Green Cars News

APRIL 9, 2013

The Green Piece Column. While the AA reports that sales of petrol have fallen in the last five years, driven by a big consumer switch to diesel cars in recent years (see story), there is evidence to suggest that the perhaps buyers are thinking of switching back to dependable old petrol [.]. Tuesday 9th April, 2013.

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Petrol Alto beats diesel rivals in Green Car Challenge

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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Could biodiesel and petrol work in diesel engines?

Green Cars News

AUGUST 1, 2013

To combine the efficiency of a diesel compression ignition engine with the ultra-low nitrogen oxide and PM emissions of a blend of petrol? The University of Wisconsin took the challenge to solve the problem of the higher ignition of petrol fuels: and[.]. Latest News Green cars Biofuels'

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Tata introduces next-generation petrol engines

Green Cars News

JANUARY 22, 2014

Indian carmaker Tata Motors - the name behind Jaguar Land Rover - has made another innovation in its efforts to boost fuel economy with the introduction of a next-generation series of petrol engines. Latest News Green cars Tata'

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Petrol sales fall 20% in five years

Green Cars News

APRIL 5, 2013

billion fewer litres of fuel than five years ago, according to new research by the AA. Figures from the Department of Energy and Climate Change, seen by the AA, show that in 2007, fuel stations sold 22.9 billion litres of petrol. Green credentials diesel fuel petrol' Forecourts in the UK are dispensing 3.5

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ITM Power makes hydrogen fuel cost breakthrough

Green Cars News

JULY 22, 2013

If hydrogen is ever to emerge as a serious alternative to petrol and diesel as a fuel for our cars, then it''s vital that its costs are kept to a minimum: and now ITM Power believes it has made a breakthrough in smashing its cost structure. Latest News Green cars Hydrogen fuel Hyundai Hydrogen cars'

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Demand for petrol hits lowest level since 2003

Green Cars News

JUNE 19, 2010

Tags: Green cars Green credentials Latest news American Petroleum Institute demand for gasoline demand for jet fuels demand for petrol distillate deliveries gas prices gasoline petrol petrol prices.

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Mercedes to debut two new green cars

Green Cars News

NOVEMBER 19, 2009

As the Los Angeles Motor Show inches ever closer, more announcements are being made about exciting new vehicles with a distinctly green theme that will debut at the event. It achieves around 30 per cent better fuel economy than a comparable petrol engine and includes an AdBlue SCR system. It will be available from spring 2010.

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Will green cars put industry on road to profit?

Green Cars News

JULY 3, 2009

Here in the UK we’re so downtrodden by extortionate petrol prices that the prospect of driving fuel efficient green cars carries obvious appeal. However, what about our US neighbours where ‘gas’ prices are distinctly lower and so-called muscle cars are seen as almost iconic and part of the culture?

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European Commission launches hydrogen fuel cell research

Green Cars News

JULY 11, 2013

The fight to make hydrogen fuel cell vehicles a legitimate alternative to petrol-diesel cars is not yet over: with Europe continuing its push for the technology. The European Commission has now announced the second phase of its Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Technology Initiative. Originally develop[.].

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China and India reveal green car focus

Green Cars News

MAY 29, 2009

As part of the 24 th International Battery, Hybrid and Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle Symposium & Exhibition a number of lectures took place focusing on the development of electric vehicles in China and India. It will also give priority to high efficiency direct injection engine cars and hybrids until 2020.

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Toyota admits fuel cell cars will cost more to fill up than petrol models

Green Cars News

AUGUST 14, 2014

Toyota expects that the cost of a tank of hydrogen will initially cost more than filling up with petrol, the carmaker has warned, ahead of the launch of its new Fuel Cell Sedan. Speaking at the JP Morgan Auto Conference in New York, Toyota USA’s senior vice president, Bob Carter made the stark war[.]. Toyota Editor Pick'

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British firm pulls petrol from thin air!

Green Cars News

OCTOBER 19, 2012

A British company has produced petrol ‘from the air’ by using unique technology to that captures water vapour and carbon dioxide present in air to produce a synthetic version of the fossil fuel.

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Honda to increase green car output

Green Cars News

JULY 18, 2009

Demand is so high for green cars after government incentives were introduced in Japan, that the Honda Motor Company, the country’s number two car manufacturer, has said it will start partial weekend shifts at two factories in a bid to push low emission vehicles off the production line.

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Can sewage be the replacement for petrol?

Green Cars News

MAY 20, 2010

There are plenty of alternative fuels being banded around as potential long term replacements for petrol – but surely few can be as convenient as sewage. Tags: Biofuels Green cars Latest news biodiesel Energy & Fuels sewage sewage as a biofuel sewage treatment US Environmental Protection Agency.

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Ford to boost fuel economy of hybrid cars

Green Cars News

JULY 16, 2013

Its hybrid car line-up has come under fire for its fuel consumption: but now Ford has revealed plans to enhance the fuel economy performance of its petrol-electric models. Latest News Green cars Hybrid cars Ford'

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Update on ACCESS fuel economy project

Green Cars News

MAY 9, 2013

A key project is under way in the USA aiming to boost fuel economy of petrol powered light duty vehicles by as much as 30 per cent: without compromising performance. Latest News Green cars'

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Will you save money if you buy a green car? The Green Piece

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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Petrol car comeback, as diesel proves pricey

Green Cars News

MARCH 27, 2013

Petrol cars are making a comeback in the used car market as buyers realise they do not cover enough miles to justify the higher purchase cost and higher fuel prices of a diesel model, according to Autorola.

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Efficiency tips for petrol vehicles

Green Cars News

APRIL 23, 2013

The price of petrol is not coming down. So, it’s up to you to make the most of your fuel. Here, we’ll recommend a few methods you can use to reduce your fuel usage, your emissions, tyre wear, and guard against the depreciation of your vehicle. The Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) offers a few [.]. Latest news GEM'

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IAM urges drivers to think green

Green Cars News

MARCH 26, 2011

LiveJournal Tags: green cars,Institute of Advanced Motoring,IAM,green driving techniques,fuel saving techniques The Institute of Advanced Motoring (IAM) may be well known for helping drivers handle performance cars, but now it is actually urging motorists to think green.

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UK petrol prices are competitive, rules OFT

Green Cars News

JANUARY 30, 2013

There is no sign of relief for motorists facing ever higher fuel bills, after a new investigation revealed no evidence of anti-competitive trading in the petrol industry. Fuel prices in the UK have soared over the last ten years as largely as a result of rising crude oil prices and increased tax and duty-not as [.].

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US drivers want more fuel economy rather than alternative fuels

Green Cars News

MAY 29, 2010

It goes without saying that we all want our petrol engines to achieve better fuel economy at a lower cost – however, according to a new study, US vehicle owners would rather existing engine choices achieve this goal over opting for higher priced alternative fuel engines.

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Choosing your fuel type: Petrol, diesel, hybrid or electric, which one is best for you?

Green Cars News

MAY 29, 2020

When it comes to cars, choosing which fuel type meets your needs best is more important that it’s ever been

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Petrol prices hit record high

Green Cars News

APRIL 8, 2010

Petrol prices in the UK have soared past the pre-recession record set back in in July 2008. According to PetrolPrices.com the average cost of fuel in the country now stands at 120 pence per litre for petrol and 120.6 This overtakes the 2008 record when petrol cost 119.7pence a litre- a price [.]. pence for diesel.

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‘Green’ fuel production cut back

Green Cars News

MAY 23, 2011

Fuel producers in Germany have cut their production of E10 as the country continues to suffer from a consumer backlash against the new fuel. From the beginning of this year, German petrol stations have been required to offer the new Super E10 petrol or face fines.

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Report: Ethanol not responsible for petrol price drop

Green Cars News

JULY 17, 2012

Ethanol production is not responsible for the decrease in petrol (gasoline) prices – despite recent claims from the US Secretary of Agriculture and the Renewable Fuel Association. Recently it was claimed that ethanol production had helped to lower petrol prices by $0.89 That’s the verdict of two professors from UC Davis and MIT.

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Suzuki undercuts 100g/km with new Swift 1.2 petrol engine

Green Cars News

SEPTEMBER 11, 2014

Dualjet petrol unit offers a 9.2mpg improvement in fuel economy over the current petrol engine – an improvement of 16 per cent, bringing the offici[.]. Suzuki has added a new engine choice to its popular Swift which will allow the model to cut under the 100g/km C02 mark for the first time.

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Service stations could sell petrol without ethanol

Green Cars News

JULY 28, 2009

Retailers in the US state of Oregon had been required to sell petrol that contains at least 10 per cent ethanol, however, that rule may be about to change. The proposals were introduced after it was discovered that certain classes of engines don’t operate well with ethanol blended fuel.

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Kia to introduce new flex-fuel vehicle

Green Cars News

OCTOBER 27, 2010

Kia Motors introduced a new fuel efficient, ethanol-petrol powered Soul Flex as part of the Salao Internacional do Automovel in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The Soul Flex will be the first Korean flexible fuel vehicle as it can run on an ethanol-petrol mixture or even on 100 per cent ethanol or 100 per cent petrol.

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Algae biofuels emission savings revealed

Green Cars News

SEPTEMBER 23, 2013

Just how significant are the emission savings from biofuels compared to petrol? Its study suggests that lifecycle emissions can be reduced from 50-70 per cent compared to petrol fuel[.]. Latest News Green cars Biofuels'

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Gear up for the Green Grand Prix

Green Cars News

MARCH 15, 2010

It’s a double header for this year’s Green Grand Prix, which will offer not only a road rally but also a fuel economy competition for all classes of vehicles. Drivers of alternative fuelled cars, including hybrids and fuel-efficient petrol cars, can participate in the sixth annual event held at Watkins Green, New York.

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Study: Hybrid cars the most cost effective alternative to petrol consumption

Green Cars News

OCTOBER 31, 2012

Amid all the various new technologies and alternative fuels that have been thrust on the motoring world in recent years as alternatives to regular petrol (gasoline) powered vehicles, it appears that hybrid cars are still the most cost effective solution.

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Everything you need to know about new petrol station labels

Green Cars News

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

The Department for Transport (DfT) has rolled out a new set of labels at fuel stations across the UK, with the new information to ensure you choose the right fuel for your vehicle.

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Petrol vs diesel: which is best?

Green Cars News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

Petrol or diesel? Unless you choose an all-electric model such as the Nissan Leaf, it’s a question you’ll have to consider before choosing your next c.

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Decline in petrol demand begins to slow down

Green Cars News

AUGUST 20, 2009

per cent and distillate fuel oil deliveries (which includes diesel fuel) notched up their first month in nearly two years without a significant dip. Tags: Cars Green cars Latest news American Petroleum Institute oil demand petrol petrol demand. per cent compared to a year ago.

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Lead from petrol still pollutes oceans

Green Cars News

JUNE 28, 2012

Lead is still pervasive in the environment despite the slow phasing out of leaded fuels, according to new research from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Leaded petrol has long been banned in many countries, after it was linked to neurological and cardiovascular illnesses.

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E10 petrol: What is it? Can you use E10 fuel in your car?

Green Cars News

MARCH 4, 2020

E10 is not the latest trendy postcode, virus or even pop sensation, but you will be hearing a lot more about it

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E10 petrol: What is it? Can you use E10 fuel in your car?

Green Cars News

MAY 4, 2020

E10 is not the latest trendy postcode, or coronavirus, but you will be hearing a lot more about it over the next year or so

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Petrol vs diesel: what you need to know

Green Cars News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

Petrol or diesel? Unless you choose an all-electric model such as the Nissan Leaf, it’s a question you’ll have to consider before choosing your next c.

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British drivers highest taxed for fuel in Europe

Green Cars News

MARCH 3, 2014

British drivers are still routinely paying the largest proportion of tax on their fuel than any other country in the EU, according to new research by the RAC Foundation shows - despite recent freezes on fuel duty. Currently, 61 per cent of the price of a litre of unleaded petrol and 59 per cent of[.]. Green credentials'

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OECD paper presents and analyzes policies and programs to foster market growth of green cars

Green cars turning motorists away from petrol

E85 fuel now price competitive with petrol

Are buyers rethinking petrol cars? The Green Piece

Petrol Alto beats diesel rivals in Green Car Challenge

Could biodiesel and petrol work in diesel engines?

Tata introduces next-generation petrol engines

Petrol sales fall 20% in five years

ITM Power makes hydrogen fuel cost breakthrough

Demand for petrol hits lowest level since 2003

Mercedes to debut two new green cars

Will green cars put industry on road to profit?

European Commission launches hydrogen fuel cell research

China and India reveal green car focus

Toyota admits fuel cell cars will cost more to fill up than petrol models

British firm pulls petrol from thin air!

Honda to increase green car output

Can sewage be the replacement for petrol?

Ford to boost fuel economy of hybrid cars

Update on ACCESS fuel economy project

Will you save money if you buy a green car? The Green Piece

Petrol car comeback, as diesel proves pricey

Efficiency tips for petrol vehicles

IAM urges drivers to think green

UK petrol prices are competitive, rules OFT

US drivers want more fuel economy rather than alternative fuels

Choosing your fuel type: Petrol, diesel, hybrid or electric, which one is best for you?

Petrol prices hit record high

‘Green’ fuel production cut back

Report: Ethanol not responsible for petrol price drop

Suzuki undercuts 100g/km with new Swift 1.2 petrol engine

Service stations could sell petrol without ethanol

Kia to introduce new flex-fuel vehicle

Algae biofuels emission savings revealed

Gear up for the Green Grand Prix

Study: Hybrid cars the most cost effective alternative to petrol consumption

Everything you need to know about new petrol station labels

Petrol vs diesel: which is best?

Decline in petrol demand begins to slow down

Lead from petrol still pollutes oceans

E10 petrol: What is it? Can you use E10 fuel in your car?

E10 petrol: What is it? Can you use E10 fuel in your car?

Petrol vs diesel: what you need to know

British drivers highest taxed for fuel in Europe

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