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Junkyard Find: 2007 Saturn Vue Green Line

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That car was the 2007 Saturn Vue Green Line, and I managed to find one in a Denver-area car graveyard recently. Ford launched the Escape Hybrid as a 2005 model (its Mercury Mariner and Mazda Tribute siblings showed up a bit later), so The General had some catching up to do in the green-car department. liter engine and automatic).

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New Ford Fiesta ECOnetic van offers 71 mpg US

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Ford is introducing a new version of its Fiesta Van in Europe. mpg US) or better (measured according to the technical requirements and specifications of the European Regulation (EC) 715/2007 as last amended). l/100 km (71 mpg US), equivalent to 87 gCO 2 /km. l/100 km (71 mpg US), equivalent to 87 gCO 2 /km.

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4-cylinder engines now account for 46% of Chevrolet retail sales, up from 23% in 2007

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In 2007, four-cylinder models represented 23% of Chevrolet retail sales in the US— less than either V-6 or V-8 equipped models. Ecotec is rated at 182 hp (136 kW), and 172 lb-ft (233 N·m) of torque, while delivering an EPA-estimated 32 mpg highway (7.35 of torque with 24 mpg highway.

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Ford launches new Transit Custom ECOnetic 1-tonne van in Europe

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Ford has launched the new Transit Custom ECOnetic, a 1-tonne van that achieves fuel consumption from 6.0 Ford has launched the new Transit Custom ECOnetic, a 1-tonne van that achieves fuel consumption from 6.0 l/100km (38 mpg US) and CO 2 emissions from 163 g/km. Transit Custom ECOnetic. Transit Custom ECOnetic.

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Ford researchers: global light-duty CO2 regulatory targets broadly consistent with 450 ppm stabilization

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In the study, the Ford team derived regional CO 2 targets for new LDVs while still providing an integrated view of the global LDV fleet—a perspective critical to the planning needs for global automotive firms. 2015 ( 400 MPG by 2015) to overcome the inertia of the higher-emitting older vehicles in the fleet.

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Looking to get in a hybrid for cheap? Used Toyota Prius 1.5 HSD 2004-2009 Review

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Used Priuses, especially the Generation 2 that were made from 2004 to 2009 are becoming a bargain to buy, especially for the MPG and features you get in return. Huge leg space in front and back, just like in a Ford Mondeo or VW Passat. The official fuel consumption is 5 l/100 km (47 mpg US) and that is bang on for us as well.

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Ford Selects Johnson Controls-Saft for PHEV Battery Supplier in 2012; Adds 7 Utilities to PHEV Test Program

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Ford has into a partnership with Johnson Controls-Saft (JCS) to develop advanced lithium-ion battery system to power Ford’s first production plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) beginning in 2012. Ford and JCS developed the plug-in pack together. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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