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DECEMBER 2, 2013

From vegetable oil to corn, there have been a host of biofuels discussed as alternatives to petrol: however, now a new study has suggested that bamboo may be the ultimate option. Latest News Green cars Biofuels'

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APRIL 5, 2013

billion litres of petrol. Green credentials diesel fuel petrol' Figures from the Department of Energy and Climate Change, seen by the AA, show that in 2007, fuel stations sold 22.9 By 2012, that figure fell to 17.4 [.].

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OCTOBER 19, 2012

A British company has produced petrol ‘from the air’ by using unique technology to that captures water vapour and carbon dioxide present in air to produce a synthetic version of the fossil fuel. According to The Independent this morning, Teeside-based Air Fuel Synthesis has so far managed to produce five litres of fuel since its [.].

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

Almost every new car sold in Scotland will either be electric or a low emission vehicle by 2050 if the Scottish Government fulfils its vision. A 82-page roadmap has revealed the Government’s dream of making Scotland’s cities free from the “damaging effects of petrol and diesel fumes” by 2050, with [.]. Electric cars'

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JUNE 30, 2014

So you thought the Goodwood Festival of Speed was just for petrol heads with a deep-seated desire to see the world’s resources burn in one of a Ferrari’s twelve cylinders? Green cars Porsche BMW Ford' Think again.

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JANUARY 22, 2014

Indian carmaker Tata Motors - the name behind Jaguar Land Rover - has made another innovation in its efforts to boost fuel economy with the introduction of a next-generation series of petrol engines. Latest News Green cars Tata'

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NOVEMBER 27, 2013

New types of petrol engines produce on average around 1,000 times more harmful particulate emissions compared to traditional engine designs, according to new research. Green credentials' Scientists from the independent research institute, TÜV Nord found that new gasoline direct injection (GDI)—which are helping carm[.].

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JANUARY 28, 2014

Volkswagen’s flagship green Bluemotion model on its new Polo, is to swap diesel for a petrol engine in the UK, as the carmaker works to meet demand for cleaner, urban-friendly petrol engine cars. A new refreshed Polo is due to launch this summer, updated with a range of new technologies and [.]. Volkswagen'

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2012

Honda is the latest carmaker to join the craze for small capacity, turbocharged petrol engines, as it plays catch-up on some of its competitors. Current petrol models make use of the tried and trusted, but now ageing i-VTEC engines but the Japanese carmaker could be about to give us a glimpse of the future at [.].

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DECEMBER 6, 2012

The average Chevrolet Volt owner in the US, drives in pure electric mode 65 per cent of the time, according to data collated by the car’s manufacturer. While supported by a back-up petrol engine designed to banish the dreaded ‘range-anxiety’, Chevrolet has always been keen to prove how its hybrid-type model is more akin to [.].

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APRIL 23, 2013

The price of petrol is not coming down. So, it’s up to you to make the most of your fuel. Here, we’ll recommend a few methods you can use to reduce your fuel usage, your emissions, tyre wear, and guard against the depreciation of your vehicle. The Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) offers a few [.]. Latest news GEM'

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OCTOBER 5, 2012

They have been designed and developed as a greener transport alternative, but a new study claims electric cars are a bigger environmental burden than conventional petrol and diesel cars.

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MARCH 27, 2013

Petrol cars are making a comeback in the used car market as buyers realise they do not cover enough miles to justify the higher purchase cost and higher fuel prices of a diesel model, according to Autorola.

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AUGUST 19, 2012

Even the top luxury carmakers are making conscious efforts to go green by investing in significant new technologies: as indicated by the new Jaguar XF (pictured) and XJ saloon cars.

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JULY 16, 2012

Campaigners for the charity began using emergency shut off switches at the stations to stop petrol supplies to forecourt pumps. At least 50 Shell stations in London have been overrun by Greenpeace protestors as part of the environmental charity’s Save the Arctic campaign.

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JANUARY 30, 2013

There is no sign of relief for motorists facing ever higher fuel bills, after a new investigation revealed no evidence of anti-competitive trading in the petrol industry. Fuel prices in the UK have soared over the last ten years as largely as a result of rising crude oil prices and increased tax and duty-not as [.].

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NOVEMBER 30, 2012

Diesel or petrol? All you need to do is select the lowest CO2 car you can and you’re fine, right? Why, diesel, of course. It is greener; it has lower CO2 and, as we’re both told and financially incentivised, less CO2 is better for the environment. If only it were that simple. Let’s not get [.].

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FEBRUARY 4, 2020

The final year to drive a new petrol, diesel or hybrid car in the UK will be brought forward from 2040 to 2035 according to latest reports.

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OCTOBER 31, 2012

Amid all the various new technologies and alternative fuels that have been thrust on the motoring world in recent years as alternatives to regular petrol (gasoline) powered vehicles, it appears that hybrid cars are still the most cost effective solution.

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JANUARY 17, 2014

Direct-injection petrol engines should be fitted with particulate filters to combat their higher particulate emission levels, says environmental lobby group, Transport & Environment (T&E). Green credentials' Recent research from the independent research institute, TÜV Nord found that new gasoline direct inje[.].

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AUGUST 21, 2012

The Green Piece Column. I don’t know that as a fact, it’s just a fairly safe assumption to make in a world of some one billion cars. Despite the commonplace occurrence of crashes, mechanical failures and manufacturer recalls for petrol and diesel cars, [.]. August 21, 2012.

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JULY 22, 2013

If hydrogen is ever to emerge as a serious alternative to petrol and diesel as a fuel for our cars, then it''s vital that its costs are kept to a minimum: and now ITM Power believes it has made a breakthrough in smashing its cost structure. Latest News Green cars Hydrogen fuel Hyundai Hydrogen cars'

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2013

Just how significant are the emission savings from biofuels compared to petrol? Its study suggests that lifecycle emissions can be reduced from 50-70 per cent compared to petrol fuel[.]. Latest News Green cars Biofuels'

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AUGUST 28, 2012

It has often been seen as leading the green car revolution: and now California can be taken as an inspiration for other US states after achieving a significant petroleum reduction. According to a state progress report, the state has reduced petrol consumption by 13 per cent from its 2003 baseline – thanks in large to [.].

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APRIL 26, 2011

The Green Piece Column. Many of us are intrigued by the idea of electric cars. They seem so appealing on paper – zero exhaust emissions, so much cheaper to run than petrol and diesel – so if they can truly conquer the issue of range and lengthy charge times then it’s [.]. Tuesday 26 April 2011.

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NOVEMBER 5, 2011

This year’s Los Angeles Auto Show will mark the introduction of the new Volkswagen CC saloon car, which will boast an array of green technology. The new CC will be powered by petrol and diesel direct injection engines; with all of the diesel models to be equipped with a start/stop system and a battery regeneration [.].

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JUNE 28, 2013

Concurrently, there’s always been a petrol car on my driveway too, for those just in case moments. With the exception of a few months at the start of 2011 between the sale of my old EV and the arrival of my then new Nissan LEAF, I’ve continuously owned and driven a plug-in vehicle since 2006. Weekly Column'

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JUNE 28, 2012

Leaded petrol has long been banned in many countries, after it was linked to neurological and cardiovascular illnesses. Lead is still pervasive in the environment despite the slow phasing out of leaded fuels, according to new research from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).

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JULY 17, 2012

The annual Formula Student competition at the weekend saw conventionally fuelled and alternatively fuelled cars pitted against each other for the first time.

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MAY 14, 2013

If electric vehicles are to truly breakout as a mainstream alternative to petrol and diesel vehicles then standardisation is vital in the industry: something that the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has addressed in its latest Standardisation Roadmap for Electric Vehicles. Latest News Green cars Electric cars'

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FEBRUARY 26, 2013

German carmaker, Audi reckons its making the choice between diesel and petrol even harder for Europeans with the arrival of the reworked 1.2 TFSI engine on its all-new A3 model. This new engine choice offers both gains in efficiency and performance, with faster acceleration and up to 57.6 mpg on a combined cycle. That compares [.].

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JUNE 16, 2013

The two-door model is set to be available with a host of engines: a six-cylinder in-line petrol engine for the BMW 435i Coupe; a four-cylinder petrol en[.]. Latest News Green cars BMW'

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AUGUST 29, 2013

Describing it as "no futuristic dream car", Volvo has revealed its new Concept Coupe (pictured): the first model from its Scalable Product Architecture, and also a plug-in hybrid vehicle. The concept car boasts a two-litre Drive-E petrol engine with both turbo and a supercharger. Its petrol engine[.].

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DECEMBER 1, 2013

If you''re not convinced by the concept of global warming and the need to turn away from petrol and diesel power in our vehicles, then a new report has highlighted the direct impact that these fumes can have on our health. Latest News Green cars Green credentials'

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OCTOBER 23, 2013

After the Model S became the best-selling car in Norway (and yes, that includes petrol and diesel models, see Tesla Model S tops sales charts), the electric car maker Tesla Motors has now set its sights on the German market. Latest News Green cars Tesla Motors'

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APRIL 12, 2013

litre petrol engine to its range of EcoBoost engines, joining the existing engines such as the 1.0 The new Ford Mondeo will be the first car to benefit from the engine, followed by some of Ford’s other bigger models. Ford is to launch a new efficient 1.5 litre engines. With the launch of [.]. Ford ecoboost'

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AUGUST 14, 2014

Toyota expects that the cost of a tank of hydrogen will initially cost more than filling up with petrol, the carmaker has warned, ahead of the launch of its new Fuel Cell Sedan. Speaking at the JP Morgan Auto Conference in New York, Toyota USA’s senior vice president, Bob Carter made the stark war[.]. Toyota Editor Pick'

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