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OCTOBER 16, 2010

Thirty European companies believe that greater action is needed in the fight against carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions – and have called on the European Union to take action. Tags: Global warming Lexus Climate Savers Programme co2 emissions emissions Europe European Union greenhouse gas emissions The Climate Group.

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Green Cars News

MAY 15, 2009

Leading European car rental company, Europcar is now providing information about the CO2 emitted by its vehicles on its rental invoices, making it easier for customers to monitor their environmental impact. Even before booking, customers can go online to assess the average Europcar fleet CO2 emissions for each rental car.

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Green Cars News

OCTOBER 10, 2013

Average CO2 emissions from the UK’s fleet of company cars have fallen by nearly a quarter in the last ten years (24 per cent) as manufacturers slashed the emission levels of new cars. According to new data released by one of the country’s top fleet management companies, ALD Automotive-which mana[.].

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Green Cars News

AUGUST 13, 2009

Carbon dioxide (CO2) may be the emission that most car manufacturers are desperately trying to drive down, but even it has its uses and now one company is hoping for funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 to target its beneficial use. They may include plant efficiency projects.

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Green Cars News

DECEMBER 17, 2010

Company car drivers choosing a new vehicle in the coming months need to consider planned tax rule changes to avoid being stung later on, says James Shires, National Corporate Sales Operations Manager at Volvo Car UK.

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APRIL 24, 2012

Heavy goods vehicles make up nearly a quarter of the CO2 created by transport, however new trials will seek to drastically reduce the environmental impact of freighters.

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Green Cars News

JUNE 15, 2009

Today promises to be significant for UK based Riversimple, when it unveils its first production intent car - a two-seat hydrogen fuel cell urban car. The car has some impressive credentials. The car has some impressive credentials.

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Green Cars News

JANUARY 5, 2012

City car models, the Peugeot 107 and Citroen C1 are both set to benefit from a refresh which will see emission levels cut below 100g/km CO2 for the first time. That means the two models, which are based on the same platform developed by parent company PSA Peugeot Citroen, will be able to qualify for [.].

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Green Cars News

MARCH 12, 2013

German carmaker Volkswagen has been making green car headlines in recent weeks after revealing plans for a self-imposed 95g/km CO2 fleet target in Europe by 2020 (see article) and a fuel cell car programme (see article): and now it is in the spotlight again.

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Green Cars News

JULY 29, 2009

At the same time as making the announcement, Dr Norbert Reithofer, chairman of the board of management of BMW AG, declared a focus on close-to-production motor sports and said that BMW will showcase a “CO2 champion&# at the upcoming IAA Frankfurt Motor Show in September.

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Green Cars News

MAY 20, 2009

“At the core of all these new variants appears to be the race to reduce CO2 as manufacturers seek to benefit from new tax rules in the company car market and attract private customers who wish to avoid punitively high VED rates. Tags: Cars Green cars Latest news CAP new cars.

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MARCH 9, 2012

A number of EV recharging station providers have booked space for April’s EV & Low CO2 Fleet Show.

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JUNE 4, 2009

A fleet of eight diesel smart cars is destined to prove ‘the business’ for Sheffield Chamber of Commerce, which has just taken delivery of one of the UK’s first corporate orders for the new fortwo cdi model. As the world’s most efficient fossil-fuelled production car, the model returns a staggering 85.6

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Green Cars News

APRIL 20, 2009

CABN), the developer of a breakthrough technology to transform carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions into gasoline and other fuels, discussed the company’s revolutionary biocatalytic process on Clean Skies Television during a recent newscast of “The Energy Report.&#. Tags: Latest news byron elton CO2 fuel.

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Green Cars News

OCTOBER 13, 2009

Generally, any alternative energy form that can help reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions and limit our reliance on fossil fuels is well-received. It predicts 35 per cent growth in the US; 30 per cent growth in Brazil; and substantial increases in areas including the Asia-Pacific region, France, Germany and Argentina.

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Green Cars News

JANUARY 12, 2010

While stating that it understands electric vehicle technology as well as anyone, and unveiling its new CR-Z hybrid sports car, Honda still believes that fuel cells are the future.

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Green Cars News

NOVEMBER 6, 2009

For the second year in a row, BMW has cut its average CO2 emissions per car by more than any other automotive manufacturer. BMW’s success in reducing CO2 is down to its EfficientDynamics programme which incorporates a wide variety of fuel-saving and emissions-reducing measures across the whole vehicle range as standard.

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Green Cars News

JULY 22, 2009

There are very great air pollution problems whose solutions in many cases help solve the fuel and CO2 problem. If the transport sector gets fixed, that has an enormous downward impact on both fuel and CO2”. Eco-drive: individual potential of -17%, mass scale -3%.

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JUNE 20, 2009

The system uses a new multi-mode variable ratio drive pulley which the company believes will reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) to such an extent that it will be greater than that possible with current B-ISG systems. Tags: Green cars Latest news Integral Powertrain starter generators Stop-Start system.

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JULY 25, 2013

An innovative new device, developed by start-up company, Ecoviate aims to slash tailpipe emissions of existing vehicles in simple and affordable way. Green credentials' According to the firm’s Kickstarter funding page, the new CO2ube device, which fits onto the exhaust pipe of a vehicle, uses algae photosynthesis to[.].

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Green Cars News

OCTOBER 5, 2009

Initial production of all model lines will see a capacity to produce a massive 300,000 vehicles, while creating more than 5,000 jobs, taking Alabama to the fore of green car production.

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Green Cars News

APRIL 23, 2009

Discounts on company car taxation for hybrid and alternative fuel vehicles will be scrapped under new tax terms revealed as part of yesterday’s Budget. The changes will affect the most polluting hybrids such as the Lexus RX 400H and biofuel ready cars such as the Saab 9-5 Biopower.

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APRIL 24, 2009

The Arrive ‘N Drive at Rockingham, Tuesday 19 May, allows you to test cars that reduce CO2 emissions from company fleets. Fleet managers are under constant pressure to reduce costs, increase safety and introduce environmental policies to cut down on CO2 and other tailpipe emissions. Event timetable. 1.00pm Lunch.

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APRIL 2, 2013

A tightening of company car tax thresholds introduced this week should help boost sales of the lowest emission cars in the UK. Cars must now emit 130g/km of CO2 or less to benefit from the most generous level of capital allowance of 18 per cent against new car purchases, reduced from 160g/km CO2.

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JUNE 30, 2009

The Dow Chemical Company is planning to team up with Algenol Biofuels to build and operate an algae-based integrated bio-refinery to produce ethanol. The CO2 is supplied to the algae in the photo-bioreactors and serves as a carbon source for the ethanol produced.

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Green Cars News

JANUARY 24, 2011

Run as a collaboration between house builder A-Hus, energy company Vattenfall and car maker Volvo, the six month [.]. An exciting experiment to see if an ordinary Swedish family can cut their carbon emissions from the average of eight tonnes a year per person to just one tonne using modern technology got under way last week.

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Green Cars News

MARCH 10, 2010

French automotive components manufacturer Valeo has placed a clear emphasis on CO2 emission reduction as it outlines its goals for the coming years. As part of an investor day in Paris, the company presented a strategic plan and medium term financial objectives that will include higher organic growth and becoming a major player in the sector.

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JUNE 4, 2009

So it is welcome news to read about the efforts that have been made by Volvo Trucks to reduce its carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from transport to and from the company’s European factories. According to Ake Niklasson, the CEO of Volvo Logistics, the aim is to reduce CO2 emissions by 20 per cent by 2010.

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JULY 26, 2009

Ford Australia will invest A$230million into a number of environmentally focused projects including the first global rear-wheel drive application of the company’s turbocharged, petrol direct-injection 2.0l Tags: Ford Green cars Latest news Ford Australia Ford Falcon Ford Territory.

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NOVEMBER 14, 2009

Keep your eyes on Korean manufacturer Hyundai-Kia which is determined not to be forgotten in the green car race. The company has developed its first, independent continuously variable transmission (CVT) for application in the Hyundai Elantra LPI Hybrid and the Kia Forte LPI Hybrid.

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2015

In 2006, Honda was the first auto company to voluntarily and publicly announce targets for the reduction of its CO 2 emissions for its products and operations globally. Honda hosted Green Car Congress for the media briefing in Marysville. Source: Honda North America. Click to enlarge.

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JULY 7, 2009

Achieve forty miles per gallon or cut carbon dioxide emissions to an average of 140g/km - that’s the target that has been set by the South Korean Presidential Committee on Green Growth. Despite the fact that average CO2 emissions in the country in 2007 stood at 201g/km, the committee has set this ambitious target for 2015.

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JUNE 17, 2009

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. Tags: Ford Green cars Latest news ford mondeo Ford Mondeo ECOnetic. For family drivers, the vehicle fits into VED band E.

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APRIL 17, 2013

Vauxhall and its parent company General Motors are in the process of rolling out 13 new engines between now and 2016, as the manufacturer looks to improve the refinement and emission levels of its powertrain line-up. One new unit has already debuted in the new Cascada convertible and more petrol and diesel engines ranging from [.].

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JULY 2, 2009

In the autumn the company will need to recruit around 60 people for an entirely new plant in the region. The fuel cells will be charged with hydrogen gas, which is then converted into electricity, water and carbon dioxide (CO2) via a chemical reaction.

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FEBRUARY 24, 2012

Toyota has today confirmed that the forthcoming Yaris Hybrid will emit just 79g/km of CO2 when it comes to the UK this July. The ultra-low CO2 figure ensures the supermini will have some of the lowest running costs of any car; qualifying for free road tax, London congestion charge exemption, and for company car drivers, [.].

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JUNE 22, 2009

Japanese car manufacturer Nissan continues to make progress on its Nissan Green Program 2010 mid-term environmental plan and has now announced an update in its status - along with the announcement of a clean-diesel engine for the Japanese market. Now it will introduce a clean-diesel engine into the Japanese market in spring 2010.

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