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DECEMBER 2, 2013

The Nissan LEAF is outperforming its electric car rivals: as the latest sales figures emphasise its place as the official market leader. According to statistics from AID, the model sold 1,286 models across Europe during October: and has sold 8,895 cars during the first 10months of the year. This ma[.].

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AUGUST 19, 2013

Hybrid cars are starting to make a serious impact in the area where they are arguably most heavily backed: the US state of California. According to new statistics from California Auto Outlook, hybrid vehicle market share has reached seven per cent in 2013: that''s a rise from 6.2 Latest News Green cars Hybrid cars'

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OCTOBER 30, 2013

The Ford Fiesta has consistently been the best-selling car in the UK year after year: and now it is aiming to conquer the US automotive market with an EcoBoost engine that offers it some eye-catching statistics. Latest News Green cars Ford'

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JULY 24, 2012

The Ford C-MAX Energi Plug-in Hybrid (pictured) has been eagerly anticipated among green car enthusiasts for several years: and now the vehicle is inching closer to an appearance on our roads as Ford reveals its key statistics.

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NOVEMBER 4, 2013

If you thought that public transport improvements and increased environmental awareness would reduce the number of vehicles on US roads, then it might be time to think again: with new statistics showing the numbers of cars and light trucks in operation has reached its highest levels since the recess[.].

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AUGUST 18, 2011

Did you think that the emergence of green cars means that our reliance on oil is starting to fall? New statistics from the Vital Signs Online report by the Worldwatch Institute suggest this is far from the case. Despite falling 1.5 per cent between 2008 and 2009, in part due to the global financial crisis, [.].

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FEBRUARY 18, 2010

However, new figures from the Office of National Statistics suggest that engines are only getting larger. Tags: Cars Green cars Latest news AA President Edmund King engine capacities engine news engine sizes large engines Office of National Statistics small engines.

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OCTOBER 28, 2010

According to its statistics, the savings achieved by all currently available models compared to their predecessors lie in the double digit percentage range even though they offer increased performance [.]. Now the manufacturer is targeting improved fuel economy with each model change too.

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AUGUST 25, 2010

Earlier this week we looked at China’s increasing impact in the green car sector in our Green Piece Column – however, its role in a number of transport related sectors should not be overlooked.

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2010

Despite its excellent environmental performance, its performance statistics are [.]. Tags: Audi Green cars Latest news Audi A1 new Audi A1 Paris Motor Show. The compact and lightweight engine will be a dual-charged TFSI engine with 136kW and 250Nm. It will consume an average of 40mpg and have CO2 emissions of just 139g/km.

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MAY 24, 2010

There’s a long way to go in the push to turn motorists green – as emphasised by the latest statistics on US gasoline production. Production leapt to 9.1million barrels a day in April – that’s the highest level in April ever and the second highest gasoline production level for any month on record – only falling [.].

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JUNE 19, 2010

According to the American Petroleum Institute’s Monthly Statistical Report, deliveries in the month dipped 0.4 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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JULY 26, 2010

The American Petroleum Institute Monthly Statistical Report revealed that June deliveries reached 9.18million barrels per day – the lowest level for June [.]. Tags: Green cars Latest news American Petroleum Society US crude oil US crude oil demand US distillate US gasoline US petrol US petrol demand US refinery.

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JANUARY 5, 2023

Ram says it can charge at 800 volts, claiming users could add 100 miles of range in 10 minutes (a carefully chosen statistic that assumes a largely depleted pack, optimum temperatures, and other ideal conditions). Expressive styling, ‘white-knuckle’ performance.

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JANUARY 3, 2013

is its remarkable fuel economy statistics. When the new Bentley Continental GT Speed Convertible (pictured) makes its debut at the North American International Auto Show later this month, you might expect the focus to be on its slick looks, its power or its speed. However, what has grabbed our attention here at TheGreenCarWebsite.co.uk

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MARCH 1, 2013

UK households have cut back on spending on vehicle fuel over the last decade not on gas and air travel, new statistics released by the Office of National Statistics reveal. Brits are making greener lifestyle choices, but only with their driving habits it seems. Released to mark the start of Climate Week (4 to 8 [.].

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OCTOBER 20, 2014

Over a quarter of all the UK’s plug-in vehicles purchased through the Plug-in Car and Van Grants were sold in the last three month, according to the latest statistics from the Office of Low Emission Vehicles (OLEV). Electric cars Electric vehicles Editor Pick'

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APRIL 5, 2013

Our car-dependent and physically inactive lifestyles could be causing as many as 36,815 premature deaths in England each year-nearly a third of all premature deaths- according to new statistics released by South West Public Observatory (SWPHO) and charity, Sustrans. Green credentials car cycling Sustrans transport walking'

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MARCH 12, 2012

For the seventh successive year, car manufacturers showed they are winning the battle against emissions – by decreasing carbon dioxide emissions and increasing fuel economy.

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2017

There has been a rise in the number of people killed on roads in Great Britain, according to new government statistics.

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NOVEMBER 6, 2012

The Chevrolet Volt (pictured) is once again the top selling plug-in vehicle in the USA, according to official statistics for October. When it comes to plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles, there is one clear frontrunner when it comes to early sales. During the month it broke its own sales record delivering 2,961 Volt extended range [.].

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JANUARY 18, 2013

Ford is determined to make its new Fusion Energi (pictured) a serious contender to the dominance of the Chevrolet Volt and Toyota Prius Plug-in: and newly released statistics suggest it will be exactly that.

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AUGUST 23, 2016

It seems Ford is taking the performance market by storm with its iconic Mustang, as new registration statistics reveal demand for the sports coupe in.

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2012

We all know about the efforts being made to reduce vehicle exhaust emissions: but now new statistics suggest that European automakers are also reducing emissions vastly at the vehicle production stage.

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MARCH 4, 2014

Sports cars don''t appear on TheGreenCarWebsite.co.uk too regularly: but when they offer statistics as staggering as the new Audi TT, they are hard to ignore. The new flagship model from the German carmaker will set a new low for sports cars in terms of its CO2 emissions: they will fall to just 110g[.]. Audi Editor Pick'

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JULY 5, 2012

According to new statistics for vehicle sales in the USA during June, the Chevrolet Volt was the top-selling [.]. Which of the new breed of plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles do you think is leading the way in the sales charts? Well, the answer is… The Chevrolet Volt (pictured)!

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Green Cars News

NOVEMBER 14, 2009

Keep your eyes on Korean manufacturer Hyundai-Kia which is determined not to be forgotten in the green car race. According to Hyundai-Kia statistics, the CVT contributes around a seven per cent fuel efficiency gain compared to standard four speed automatics, which in turn allows for a smoother shift feel.

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DECEMBER 14, 2012

Trips made in private modes of transport (cars, bikes and on foot) have fallen 12 per cent in Great Britain since 1997, the latest statistics from the Department for Transport (DfT) reveal.

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APRIL 21, 2009

Motorsport is starting to gain a distinctly green flavour. From the efforts to make F1 green to the Michelin Green X Challenge, more and more green cars and green car innovations are making their way into the sport’s most renowned events.

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OCTOBER 11, 2011

Sales of hybrid cars and electric cars grew rapidly last month in France – however, they still only retain a marginal market share. According to new statistics, sales of hybrid vehicles rose 46 per cent in September to account for 0.8 per cent of the market. The Honda Jazz led the way as the best [.].

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JANUARY 14, 2012

Its one of the perceived drawbacks of electric cars – will they be able to handle our daily journeys, allowing us to charge them overnight? Now a statistical analysis of the National Household Travel Survey by two Columbia doctoral candidates has investigated the issue.

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AUGUST 14, 2011

Buying small appears to be the way to go in Japan– with the proportion of households in the country owning mini cars now rising to more than 50 per cent. According to statistics from the Japan Mini Vehicles Association, the figure of 50.6 per cent was the highest since the survey began in 1986.

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JANUARY 18, 2012

Some truly remarkable emission statistics have been achieved by several carmakers – but surely the new Peugeot 208 super-mini, which launches in spring, is among the absolute best.

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OCTOBER 4, 2009

Now Nissan will invite potential customers to opt-in and receive updates and information about the LEAF through a reservation system that will tell them when the electric car is available for tests or to take home. Tags: Electric cars Green cars Latest news Nissan Nissan LEAF Nissan USA reservations for Nissan LEAF.

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2011

Its statistics will make it one of the most fuel efficient small cars in the North American [.]. The 2012 version of the Chevrolet Sonic (known in some markets at the Chevrolet Aveo) will boast fuel economy of 40mpg on the highway and 29mpg in the city, resulting in a combined fuel economy total of 33mpg.

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AUGUST 25, 2009

Its environmental statistics are expected to be boosted by enhanced aerodynamics and a more refined powertrain technology that enables the ix35 to deliver better fuel efficiency and lower CO2 emissions than rival SUVs. Stay tuned for more details when the car is unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show on September 15.

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DECEMBER 12, 2011

The new Malibu Eco will have a host of impressive statistics – including 12 per cent greater highway [.]. From the first quarter of the new-year, Chevrolet will release the Chevrolet Malibu Eco with eAssist – the first Chevrolet vehicle to feature the light electrification system that is already being used in General Motors’ Buick line-up.

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