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JULY 30, 2013

Plug-in hybrid cars appear to offer the best of both worlds with the chance to travel emission free in electric mode, but still have a petrol/diesel engine to fall back on in the event that you need to travel a longer distance. Latest News Green cars Hybrid cars Ford'

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JANUARY 28, 2011

It’s not just the environment that could benefit from you turning to a clean diesel or a hybrid car – it might be your wallet too. That’s the verdict of a new study by Carnegie Mellon University which finds that for passenger cars, turbo-charged direct injection diesels or hybrids retain more value than conventional vehicles. [.].

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JULY 22, 2010

There’s good news for green car fans who want the best environmental technology without paying over the odds after Lincoln revealed pricing details for its new MKZ Hybrid. The Ford brand has priced the vehicle the same as its conventional petrol version, starting at $35,180 including destination and delivery.

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APRIL 9, 2011

Researchers over in the USA have developed a prototype petrol engine with a difference, it has no transmission, crankshaft, pistons, cooling system, fluids, or valves, according to Discovery News.

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NOVEMBER 11, 2010

A Williams Hybrid Power flywheel energy storage unit is at the heart of the new Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid. The vehicle recently completed the 1,000km of Zhuhai in China ahead of all other GT cars with fewer stops for petrol.

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MAY 1, 2019

litre straight-six mild hybrid petrol engine. Range Rover’s flagship SUV has been updated for 2019, and can now be ordered with a new 3.0-litre

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OCTOBER 7, 2014

A new generation i30 powered by compressed natural gas (CNG) and a hybrid version of the i40 are just two of the highlights on the Hyundai stand at the Paris Motor Show. The Korean brand has a whole host of eco-focused technologies to show off including two new, fuel efficient turbo petrol direct [.]. Hybrid cars Hyundai Editor Pick'

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JANUARY 10, 2013

A lack of consumer buzz around electric cars is encouraging carmakers to rethink their strategies and look to invest more in plug-in hybrids instead, according to a new survey from KPMG.

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MAY 29, 2009

As part of the 24 th International Battery, Hybrid and Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle Symposium & Exhibition a number of lectures took place focusing on the development of electric vehicles in China and India. It will also give priority to high efficiency direct injection engine cars and hybrids until 2020.

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OCTOBER 4, 2018

Ford has announced the launch of an enhanced range of Ford Mondeo hybrid petrol-electric vehicles in spring 2019, including an elegant and practical estate.

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AUGUST 7, 2010

The brand new Honda Fit Hybrid is expected to be the cheapest hybrid car around when it launches in October. According to a report by Kyodo, the Honda Motor Company has decided to sell its new hybrid car for Y1.59million in Japan – making it the cheapest petrol-electric hybrid car available in the country.

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MAY 29, 2020

When it comes to cars, choosing which fuel type meets your needs best is more important that it’s ever been

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NOVEMBER 19, 2009

It achieves around 30 per cent better fuel economy than a comparable petrol engine and includes an AdBlue SCR system. Another debutant from Mercedes, at the event, will be the ML450 Hybrid – which will be making its first appearance on the West Coast. It will be available from spring 2010.

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OCTOBER 17, 2018

Ever since the government announced that the sale of new diesel and petrol cars and vans is to be banned in the UK from 2040, interest in hybrids and electric vehicles has gone through the roof.

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

Peugeot has announced its Plug-in Hybrid petrol engine line-up will debut in the 3008 crossover and new four-door 508 and 508 SW models from autumn 2019.

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JULY 18, 2009

Demand is so high for green cars after government incentives were introduced in Japan, that the Honda Motor Company, the country’s number two car manufacturer, has said it will start partial weekend shifts at two factories in a bid to push low emission vehicles off the production line.

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NOVEMBER 14, 2009

Motorists in the US can count down the hours until the launch of the new Mercedes ML450 HYBRID. The German manufacturer will offer the two-mode hybrid as part of a special lease option from Monday, with a monthly lease price of $659 for 36 months and $549 for 60 months.

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AUGUST 27, 2014

Nissan has unveiled its new Pathfinder at the Moscow Motor Show, including a new hybrid model. The new hybrid model will become the first petrol-electric model to go into mass production in Russia, where Nissan is expanding its investment. Hybrid cars Nissan Editor Pick'

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APRIL 24, 2009

Now Utah has made a significant green car commitment. The state plans to spend $4.5million to more than double the number of natural gas cars and gas-electric hybrids that are used in its fleet. A further 343 hybrid cars will also be brought into the fleet over the next 14 months.

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JULY 3, 2009

Here in the UK we’re so downtrodden by extortionate petrol prices that the prospect of driving fuel efficient green cars carries obvious appeal. However, what about our US neighbours where ‘gas’ prices are distinctly lower and so-called muscle cars are seen as almost iconic and part of the culture?

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AUGUST 1, 2014

Mercedes’ first plug-in hybrid model is now available to order in mainland Europe, with prices announced as starting from €108,944.50 (around £86,418.59). The new S 500 plug-in hybrid model features a 3.0 litre V6 turbocharged petrol engine and a 80kW electric motor, for an electric only driving r[.]. Mercedes Editor Pick'

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JULY 20, 2010

Just what effect could widespread use of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles have on emission levels? They modelled the impact of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles replacing light duty petrol vehicles in the Denver, Colorado, area since the summer [.].

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2013

Land Rover’s new hybrid models have been predominately built with the European market in mind, it has been revealed, as the carmaker explains why it chose to team an electric drivetrain with a diesel-rather than a petrol engine. Even though the leading markets for hybrids are in the US and Far E[.]. Hybrid cars Land Rover'

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JUNE 22, 2014

BMW has made the first deliveries of its new plug-in hybrid sports car; the i8. The second car to launch under its new ‘i’ sub-brand following the launch of the fully electric i3 supermini (which can also be ordered as a petrol range-extended model), BMW made the handover of the first models of it[.].

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MARCH 22, 2011

Kia is to launch a hybrid version of its new Optima model here in the UK and an electric version of its B-segment Venga model. The Korean car maker will use the new models to expand its green car portfolio as it also improves the efficiency of petrol and diesel cars within its range. According [.].

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2010

Toyota will be boosted by $73million in federal and state taxpayer funded assistance in Australia – despite the fact that its hybrid car sales are underperforming. The money will go towards the production of more than 100,000 hybrid and fuel efficient petrol engines from the company’s Altona plant in Victoria.

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DECEMBER 28, 2011

The undisputed market leader in the hybrid car sector, Toyota has now launched a new hybrid vehicle in its home market of Japan. The Toyota Aqua is a petrol electric hybrid car with a 1.5litre Toyota Hybrid System II. It features a reduction gear that helps it achieve fuel efficiency of 83.3mpg.

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JUNE 27, 2014

If you’re worried about running out of charge in an all-electric car, a plug-in hybrid or range extended EV — where the power in the battery pack is supplemented by a petrol or diesel engine — might be a good choice for you. Hybrid cars Mitsubishi Weekly Column Editor Pick'

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JANUARY 25, 2012

Honda- the first car maker to launch a hybrid car-is celebrating the landmark figure of 800,000 petrol-electric cars sales since its Insight model hit the road in November 1999.

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JULY 16, 2014

Using air con in a hybrid vehicle hits its fuel economy almost twice as hard as a regular petrol vehicles, according to new research by Emissions Analytics. per cent in a hybrid car when the air con is turned fully on, compared to just 3.8 Hybrid cars' Laboratory tests found that fuel economy drops 6.1

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MAY 28, 2009

Let’s be honest, when you picture a green car it’s unlikely to be a Ferrari. However, it seems that the Italian sports car manufacturer may be about to embrace some green car technology. seconds per lap delivering an 82hp boost for passing other cars.

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FEBRUARY 11, 2010

Previously one of the biggest polluters in the Volkswagen line-up, the all-new Touareg Hybrid promises to give the gas-guzzling SUV a new, greener image. The Touareg Hybrid was unveiled alongside a brand new conventional Touareg model at the Postpalast in Munich.

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FEBRUARY 14, 2013

Lexus’ latest hybrid model will cost from £29,495 when it arrives in the UK this summer. Set to make its European debut in Geneva next month, the new IS range will be priced from £26,495, starting with the non-hybrid IS 250, fitted with just a 2.5 litre petrol engine. First revealed at the Detroit Motor [.].

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

Mercedes-Benz has announced the price and spec details for its new S 500 plug-in hybrid – which will be rated with official fuel economy of an impressive 100.9mpg on a combined cycle. Fitted with a V6 333hp bi-turbo petrol engine, an 8.7kWh lithium ion battery pack and a 116hp electric motor, the n[.]. Mercedes Editor Pick'

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JUNE 20, 2013

Honda is to add a hybrid model to its popular Accord line-up from this autumn, adding to the existing range including petrol, diesel options and even a plug-in hybrid version, which launched in January. Sadly these hybrid models will only available in the US, where hybrids are proving a popular [.].

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MAY 15, 2013

Vauxhall''s range-extended plug-in hybrid, the Ampera, has won the best hybrid/electric car category in the inaugural Telegraph Motoring Awards. The electric/petrol-powered model beat off competition from the likes of the Toyota Prius Plug-in and Nissan LEAF in a poll of Telegraph readers, who were[.]. Vauxhall'

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JUNE 26, 2012

It doesn’t matter whether you prefer petrol or hybrid cars – the Toyota Avalon may still be the perfect choice for you. The hybrid model is set to achieve 40mpg combined. [.].

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