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France offers funding to low CO2 projects

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France is continuing to establish itself as one of the leading green forces in Europe and now the French environment agency ADEME has awarded €57million via its technology demonstrator to 11 low carbon vehicle projects. Forewheel: Presented by Michelin, Heuliez and CEA, this develops weight optimised electric vehicles.

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Ford launches greenest Mondeo yet

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The vehicle, which is offered in both five-door and estate form, has a carbon dioxide (CO2) emission rating of 139g/km and furthers Ford’s commitment to creating fuel efficient models. For family drivers, the vehicle fits into VED band E. Tags: Ford Green cars Latest news ford mondeo Ford Mondeo ECOnetic.

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Manufacturers sign up for scrappage scheme

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We’re just days away from the full implementation of the vehicle scrappage scheme and several providers have announced their participation in the Government backed project. The scrappage incentive, which applies to buyers trading in a 10-year-old car for a new model, will apply to all vehicles in the Volkswagen range.

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The iconic Ford Transit to become cleaner and greener

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Ford’s ECOnetic technology is coming to Ford’s most popular commercial vehicle, the Ford Transit. The target for fuel economy is 39.2mpg, while the average CO2 emissions aim to be 189 g/km. On sale this autumn, the new Transit ECOnetic is based on the front-wheel-drive Transit 280 panel van with short wheelbase and 2.2-litre

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Toyota Prius is top choice with renewable energy firm

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Now Hoval’s vehicle-leasing company, JCT 600, has been asked to supply demo versions of the latest-generation 1.8-litre Our sales staff can take customers in the Prius without embarrassment, because its green credentials match our own,” adds Mr Hemington. The Toyotas are driven by regional sales engineers. litre Toyota Prius. “As

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Ford introduce the EcoBoost petrol engine

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In fact, fuel consumption and CO2 emissions are reduced by up to 20 per cent compared to a conventional petrol engine. This improvement is thanks to a combination of new technologies that the carmaker has introduced into this range. engine reserved for Ford’s larger vehicles – perhaps to be seen in the S-Max before too long.

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Executive saloon squeezes into £35 tax band

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TDIe joins the range alongside the three existing, and continuing, 2.0-litre litre TDI variants, and employs the very latest efficiency measures to make 61.4mpg and 120g/km CO2 output a reality. With such low emissions, the A4 squeezes into tax band C at just £35 a year. TDIe and the A6 2.0

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