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Petrol Alto beats diesel rivals in Green Car Challenge

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While the small yet mighty Alto may seem quite dull when surrounded by solar powered cars, electric sports car and alcohol fuelled motorbikes, there is nothing that can take away the staggering miles to the gallon figure the little Alto clocked up. per cent and 12.2 per cent respectively.

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Mia electric car finds first UK buyer

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James Quirke, 50, from Essex took delivery of his new Mia three-seat electric car on May 16th, after deciding to buy an electric car to save money on petrol. With solar panels fitted to the roof of his garag[.]. Electric cars'

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Honda lines up CR-Z Concept for Tokyo

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It will also be the first petrol-electric vehicle to use a six-speed manual transmission. Firstly, the EV-N battery electric vehicle, which is inspired by the N360 micro car that was launched in the 1960s, will make an appearance. Tags: Green cars Honda Latest news.

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Toyota Prius named WhatGreenCar of the Year

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The title of WhatGreenCar Car of the Year 2009 has been awarded to the ‘next generation’ Toyota Prius, due to be launched in the UK on 1 st August 2009. The new Prius was chosen from a short-list of 10 green car finalists which were test-driven at Imperial College, London, by six of the UK’s leading green transport and environmental experts.

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Air conditioning the key to fuel savings

Green Cars News

Cutting your fuel consumption isn’t all about the fuel you put in your tank or the type of car you drive - there are small but important pieces of technology that also play their part, including the air conditioner.

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Trabant returns with an electric makeover

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The old Trabant whose name means ‘foot soldier’, became the butt of many a joke thanks in part to its clattery two-stroke engine and very basic use of technology, including a petrol gauge in the form of a dipstick. The new one comes with solar panels on the roof, a petrol tank in case of emergencies and a range of 150 miles before recharging.

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GM Says Chevrolet Volt Won't 'Pay the Rent' | Autopia from Wired.com

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Theyre not trying to send men to the moon, theyre building an ELECTRIC CAR that uses a petrol motor they already make charging batteries supplied by LG all bolted into a vehicle platform they also already have in production. [link] Posted by: evening dress | Apr 14, 2009 1:01:07 AM GM live in their own little dream world!

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