Green Cars News

JULY 11, 2009

Hot on the heels of McDonald’s announcing it will install an electric vehicle charging station at one of its North Carolina restaurants (for more see our article ‘ McDonald’s embraces electric cars ‘), Burger King has jumped on the fast food green car bandwagon.

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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. Tags: Green cars Hybrid cars Hyundai Kia Latest news Continuously Variable Transmission CVT Hyundai Elantra LPI Hybrid Hyundai hybrids Hyundai-Kia Kia Forte LPI Hybrid Kia hybrids.

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Green Cars News

JULY 2, 2009

The fuel cells will be charged with hydrogen gas, which is then converted into electricity, water and carbon dioxide (CO2) via a chemical reaction. Compared with normal diesel or petrol powered engines, fuel cells produce much less CO2 and no emissions at all of particulates and nitrogen oxides.

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Green Cars News

SEPTEMBER 2, 2009

When compared to the regular 2.0litre petrol engine, the Subaru boxer diesel has an 11mm longer stroke and a 6mm smaller bore for a capacity of 1,998cc. The vehicle meets Euro 5 standards thanks to an oxidation catalytic converter, exhaust gas recirculation and a particulate filter. Tags: Green cars Latest news.

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Green Cars News

APRIL 17, 2013

One new unit has already debuted in the new Cascada convertible and more petrol and diesel engines ranging from [.]. 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.

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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

AUGUST 18, 2009

The SCR sprays AdBlue aqueous urea into the exhaust flow in front of the catalytic converter, helping to convert around 40 per cent of the nitrogen oxides into nitrogen. Despite this the CX-7 offers the same 455 litres of luggage space as the petrol models.

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Green Cars News

JULY 16, 2009

It tested the performance of two 2007 model Prius hybrids and then converted them into plug-in hybrids using a Hymotion 5kWh lithium-ion battery conversion kit. Tags: Green cars Hybrid cars Latest news plug-in hybrid cars plug-in hybrid electric cars San Diego SDG&E.

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Green Cars News

JULY 19, 2012

A group of engineering students from the University Centre at Blackburn have created their own electric car as part of a university course.

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Green Cars News

FEBRUARY 23, 2011

Replacing the Saab 9-3 Sport Sedan, SportCombi, Convertible and 9-3X is the new Saab 9-3 Griffin range – and in addition to refreshed styling, the vehicle also boasts a more fuel efficient engine range. New 2.0litre petrol engines help the vehicle to 163hp and 220hp with 320Nm and 350Nm of torque as well as fuel [.].

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Green Cars News

JULY 28, 2009

The drive-train allows the petrol-powered trucks to run entirely on electric drive. Initially, the Japan Postal Service will convert 25 per cent of its fleet to electric drive. Tags: Electric cars Green cars Latest news TH!NK NK electric drivetrain Ener1 Japan Post Think Think Global.

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Green Cars News

AUGUST 2, 2009

Currently, BAF is converting 600 AT&T Ford E-Series vans to dedicated compressed natural gas technology, while T Baden Hardstaff is a service and technology provider for the road transport industry which specialises in low carbon technologies. It also controls the petrol injection using feedback from the sensors.

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Green Cars News

JUNE 10, 2009

If that’s your theory then you may have to re-evaluate after Ponway, California-based Plug-In Conversions Corp (PICC) completed a software upgrade conversion kit that enables all-electric mode driving at up to 70mph in a converted Prius. The software upgrade will retail for $2,000-$2,500 and be made available for sale later this month.

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Green Cars News

JUNE 23, 2011

The Toyota GRMN Sports Hybrid Concept II is a convertible mid-ship petrol electric hybrid concept that will make its first appearance at the 39th Nurburgring [.].

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Green Cars News

AUGUST 30, 2009

TFSI: Part of Audi’s philosophy in addressing efficiency is downsizing and so it’s no surprise to see a new turbocharged petrol direct injection 1.2 It injects AdBlue upstream of a DeNOx converter with NOx catalytically reduced. Let’s take a look at each one: Audi A3 and A3 Sportback 1.2 It can reach 62mph in 5.4

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Green Cars News

NOVEMBER 9, 2009

The engine originally made its debut in the BMW X6 xDrive50i – the world’s first V8 petrol engine with two turbochargers and two catalytic converters in the V-section between the two rows of the cylinders. Tags: BMW Green cars Hybrid cars Latest news BMW ActiveHybrid X6 BMW hybrid cars BMW hybrids BMW X6.

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Green Cars News

OCTOBER 13, 2009

Currently even a highly efficient combustion engine will only convert around one third of the energy in the fuel into traction to propel the car, while the remaining two thirds are lost as waste heat going into the environment. BMW hopes to fit a larger thermoelectric generator in the exhaust system in the future.

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Green Cars News

MAY 11, 2009

The Proton GEN-2 ecoLogic is dual fuel, able to run on petrol or LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas), an increasingly attractive alternative following the huge rise in the cost of petrol and diesel. Tags: Green credentials fleet hospital LPG Proton.

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Green Cars News

APRIL 29, 2009

The new, third-generation Prius will arguably become the world’s most technically advanced mainstream car, and will also help demonstrate the real world benefits of Toyota’s Hybrid Synergy Drive. litre petrol vehicle, new Prius will accelerate from nought to 62mph in 10.4 The system comprises a 1.8-litre

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Green Cars News

JUNE 2, 2009

However, it does undercut the BMW 3-Series Convertible – its nearest rival – by about £1,500, so it’s not an unreasonable amount for a premium car. litre TSI petrol engine officially consumes a decent-enough 41.5mpg, with CO2 emissions of 156g/km, placing it in Band G for road tax (£150 per year). RoadTestReports.co.uk

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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. Several aftermarket companies and organizations have converted hundreds of Priuses -- see Where PHEVs Are.) 1,000 pre-orders for small production runs in 2009 and 2010starting 4th quarter 2009.

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