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Renault becomes European low CO2 market leader

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Renault has become the European leader for low CO2 emission vehicles and the first carmaker to ducked 115g/km CO2 for average emission level for its passenger cars, based on the full year sales data for 2013. km of CO2 per vehicle, tha[.]. According to AAA-DATA, Renault achieved an average of 114.7g/km

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Renault becomes European low CO2 leader

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Renault has become the European leader for the sale of low emission cars. According to Association Auxiliaire de l’Automobile (AAA-DATA), the French carmaker’s average CO2 emissions were just 115.9g/km km of CO2 per vehicle sold in first half of 2013. The firm owes its success to the recent r[.].

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Free show to spark EV fleet sales boost?

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A free event is expected to encourage uptake of electric and low carbon vehicles within the fleet sector. With interest in hybrid and electric technology gathering pace amongst fleets, the EV and Low CO2 Fleet Show will aim to demonstrate the benefits of EVs and vehicles with diminished tailpipe output.

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Ford makes emission improvements

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By analysing carbon dioxide (CO2) data for this year’s new car sales in the UK, it found that Ford has made more improvements than any other car manufacturer in terms of reducing its CO2 output, which is directly linked to improving fuel economy.

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Ford launches greenest Mondeo yet

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The model includes many emission-reducing features such as low-rolling resistance tyres, an optimum gear change indicator, an aerodynamics enhancing sports suspension and air defectors and a rear spoiler. litre ECOnetic is on sale now and is priced from £20,795. For family drivers, the vehicle fits into VED band E. The Ford Mondeo 2.0-litre

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Toyota Prius is top choice with renewable energy firm

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litre cars it has been running in recent years as part of its 30-strong, multi-badge, user-chooser fleet. The Toyotas are driven by regional sales engineers. The cars average 25,000 miles a year, on three- or four-year contract-hire agreements. Hoval Ltd has been impressed by the four Prius 1.5-litre litre Toyota Prius. “As

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The iconic Ford Transit to become cleaner and greener

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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 The target for fuel economy is 39.2mpg, while the average CO2 emissions aim to be 189 g/km. litre 115PS Duratorq TDCi engine.

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