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Audi reveals fuel economy of new diesel line-up

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It was at last year''s Los Angeles Motor Show that Audi announced a new diesel model line-up that would mark the introduction of diesel engines into the Audi A6, Audi A7, Audi A8 and the Audi Q5 TDI models. Now the company has offered details of the fuel economy of each model. Latest News Green cars Audi'

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FedEx boosts fleet with hybrid-electric trucks

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The FedEx fleet of hybrid-electric vehicles has leapt by more than 50 per cent from 172 to 264 after the company added 92 hybrid-electric trucks to its delivery fleet by converting existing models. The vehicles are expected to go into service in California, and primarily across San Francisco, San Diego and Los Angeles.

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Nissan to introduce new global platform and compact car

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The Los Angeles Motor Show may be in full swing, but attention is already turning to the Geneva Motor Show in March, 2010, where Nissan will reveal its new V-Platform technology and an all-new global compact car. It also allows the cars to fit a high specification while remaining affordable.

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Test drive the Fusion Hybrid and attend American Idol finale

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All test drivers will be entered into a drawing for a chance to win an all-expense paid trip to attend the live American Idol finale in Los Angeles and a limited edition 2010 American Idol Ford Fusion. Ford’s new 2010 Fusion will deliver the best-in-class fuel economy of any midsize sedan in America.

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Mercedes-Benz eyeing introducing a sedan model hydrogen fuel cell vehicle around MY 2017

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We are not intending to build a particular fuel cell sub-brand that looks and feels different. Our customers would like to drive our E-Class as a fuel-cell car. Several hydrogen fueling stations are now open in Los Angeles and surrounding areas, including Newport Beach. Progress in fuel cell power density.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

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Audi Volkswagen-owned company exploring PHEVs Metroproject Quattro Sub-compact PHEV Concept Car shown October 2007; PHEV of A1 Sportback under consideration Bright Automotive For-profit spin off from Rocky Mountain Institute designing lightweight PHEVs, successor to RMIs 1990s "Hypercar" concept. Has shown some concept fuel-cell PHEVs.

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

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billion in Department of Energy loans to develop new fuel-efficient vehicles, including the Volt. But GM says it wont get the money until the Obama administration is satisfied the company is financially viable. Gotta love a company that blows nearly 2 billion a year on PR and advertising! General Motors has sought $10.3

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