Green Cars News

AUGUST 7, 2012

The 17-seater diesel Ford Transit was converted by Ashwoods Automotive under the orders of tour company Bluebird Tours to reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions by 15-25%. England’s first hybrid minibus has been successfully completed and is in operation.

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Green Cars News

MAY 3, 2009

Hydrogen for reverse water gas shift reaction is driven by solar power and produced by electrolysing the water, which prevents the production of carbon dioxide (CO2). The key feature of the proposal is the use of high temperature heat from a solar concentrating tower to convert the biomass into a biofuel.

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Green Cars News

JUNE 16, 2009

A consortium, including Alternative Fuel Technology Inc, is seeking funding available through the Federal Transit Administration’s Transit Investments for Greenhouse Gas and Energy Reduction (TIGGER) programme in a bit to convert 20 hybrid diesel electric buses to hybrid dimethyl-ether (DME)-electric propulsion.

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Green Cars News

JUNE 30, 2009

Dow is also planning to develop the advanced materials and speciality forms for the photo-bioreactor system, as well as providing the technology and expertise to water treatment solutions and giving Algenol access to a carbon dioxide (CO2) source for the bio-refinery from a nearby manufacturing facility.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 25, 2015

When one thinks about what automakers can do to help the environment, the immediate thought is about improving fuel efficiency and developing alternatives to gasoline. But there’s much more automakers can do beyond fuel efficiency to reduce our environmental impact by adopting energy efficiency and renewable energy throughout our operations.

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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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Green Cars News

DECEMBER 1, 2009

The Ford Focus is one of the most popular cars in the world and now its successful formula will be taken to the next level by combining new technology with clever details to create the most fuel efficient version of the model to date. The new Ford Focus ECOnetic range will be available from early 2010.

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Green Cars News

OCTOBER 13, 2009

Could intelligent heat management systems be a new weapon in the battle to reduce fuel consumption and carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions? By making some of this waste heat energy available through intelligent heat management there is significant potential to reduce both fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.

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Green Cars News

JULY 15, 2009

The hybrid system comprises of a converter, inverter, 180V lithium-ion polymer battery and an electric motor. The hybrid Forte has some impressive credentials that are sure to catch the eye of car buyers eager to lower their fuel consumption and do their bit for the environment.

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Green Cars News

MAY 30, 2009

The direct injection reduces temperatures in combustion chambers through the evaporation of fuel and this in turn lowers the knock sensitivity. The engine uses a new generation turbocharger connected to a pulse converter type exhaust which optimises the use of exhaust pressure waves to increment the driving torque at low speeds.

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Green Cars News

SEPTEMBER 16, 2009

Having already established itself as a frontrunner in the development of electric vehicles, Renault has now turned to other technologies that can help slash carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. It offers a 17 per cent improvement in both fuel consumption and emissions performance compared with a conventional automatic transmission.

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Green Cars News

AUGUST 30, 2009

Both versions can reach 118mph and have an average fuel economy of 42.8mpg while emitting 127g/km of carbon dioxide (CO2). It injects AdBlue upstream of a DeNOx converter with NOx catalytically reduced. Fuel consumption averages 35mpg while it can reach a top speed of 155mph and move from 0-62mph in 6.2

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Green Cars News

NOVEMBER 9, 2009

The ActiveHybrid X6 will offer approximately a 20 per cent reduction in fuel consumption versus a comparable vehicle powered by a combustion engine alone and yet puts clear emphasis on driver dynamics. Its average fuel consumption is 23.8mpg and it has a CO2 emission rating of 231g/km. Peak torque is 780Nm.

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Green Cars News

OCTOBER 26, 2009

Among the projects to benefit are an effort to develop new metal-air batteries using advanced ionic liquids with 6-20 times the energy density of lithium-ion batteries at just one third of the cost; and a project to produce a flow of gasoline directly from sunlight and CO2 using a symbiotic system of two organisms.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 14, 2015

Its average fuel consumption (combined) is 1.9 l/100 km (124 mpg); this equates to a co2 emissions figure of 42 g/km. Additional components of the hybrid drive include the power electronics (converts DC power from the battery to AC power for the electric motor) and a charger.

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Green Cars News

JULY 21, 2009

Volvo believes the principal of hybrid cars being exempt from the charge is outdated. Currently, only alternative fuel vehicles are exempt from the London Congestion Charge. Their outputs currently range from 89g/km of carbon dioxide (CO2) to 219g/km of CO2. Green Car of the Year. Its own S40 1.6

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Green Cars News

AUGUST 25, 2009

Researchers at Imperial College London are developing an artificial leaf to help them better understand how trees convert sunlight into energy in the hope that they can mimic the process in the development of the next generation of clean power sources. Unlike normal leaves, the new devices would not suck CO2 out of the atmosphere.

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Green Cars News

NOVEMBER 8, 2009

The company, owned by Hydrogen Energy International, BP Alternative Energy and Rio Tinto, plans to build an advanced integrated gasification combined cycle plant that can produce power by converting fuel into hydrogen and carbon dioxide using a blend of 75 per cent coal and 25 per cent petroleum coke.

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Green Cars News

MAY 5, 2009

By sourcing renewable electricity, Dunton is replacing power from traditional sources that would have generated an estimated 35,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions annually. Graham Hoare, head of Ford Dunton, said: “The Dunton team includes engineers working hard at maximising fuel economy and minimising emissions across the Ford vehicle range.

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Green Cars News

JULY 14, 2009

With the advent of the new Fiat 500 things have been done in reverse order; first came the hatchback (the engine’s now in the front), then the sporty Abarth and now the convertible ‘C’. Fiat 500C consumer car reviews Fiat 500C lease prices Fiat 500C new and nearly new. Fuel consumption for the 1.4 manages an impressive 67.3.mpg.

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Green Cars News

APRIL 29, 2009

At the same time overall fuel economy has been improved by 10 per cent, new Prius returning 72.4mpg in combined cycle driving. litre engine reduces the rpm during high-speed driving to give a 10 per cent gain in long-haul cruising fuel efficiency. Prius easily exceeds the Euro 5 emissions standards, producing 89g/km of CO2.

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Green Cars News

NOVEMBER 11, 2009

How does Marlow to Milan in an executive saloon on one tank of fuel sound? One of these intrepid road testers sent to try the fuel efficiency of Volvo’s new DRIVe models-the V70 and S80- was our reporter Tom Stewart, who kindly kept a diary to explain how Volvo converted a confessed ‘lead-foot’ to an eco-angel. Impossible?

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Green Cars News

JUNE 29, 2009

Inside, satin-finish chrome and metallic fluorescent green details provide a unique ambience which is enhanced by the specific grey velour upholstery and embroidered ‘printed circuit’ motifs. It generates no emissions of CO2, smoke or particulates. Renault Kangoo be bop Z.E.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

JANUARY 28, 2009

EV - EVs have a rich History , having been more popular than gas vehicle in the early 1900s, These vehicles use electricity as their fuel source. HEV - The current generation of production Hybrids are 100% gas fueled vehicles with a few EV tricks like Regen Braking and no wasteful Idling. Its all about the Fuel Source!

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Green Cars News

APRIL 29, 2009

Known as the Affordable Add-on Zero Emissions Vehicle (ADDZEV), the technology that has been developed demonstrates how it may be possible to convert much of the UK vehicle fleet into hybrid vehicles. Developed to reduce the carbon emissions of inner-city driving, the ADDZEV system was perfected utilising a standard Vauxhall Combo van.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Fisker $80,000 Karma series luxury 50-mile range series PHEV, S Sunset convertible version.Partnering with Quantum Technologies. Has shown some concept fuel-cell PHEVs. General Motors Chevy Volt series PHEV, which it calls "extended range electric vehicle" (EREV), part of "E-Flex" multi-fuel platform. Batteries not ready.

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