Nov 15, 2010
eAssist "light electrification" system produces 25-percent increase in fuel economy eAssist technology is standard on all 2012 models with the 2.4L four-cylinder engine Provides customers with a full-size luxury sedan featuring 37 mpg highway and 25 mpg city for about $30,000 (exact pricing has not yet been set) Boost ... Continue reading
New Chevrolet Cruze Eco Achieves Segment-Leading 42 mpg on the Highway
Nov 12, 2010
The official fuel economy numbers for the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze Eco are in and they're good. Segment-leading good. It delivers an EPA-estimated 42 mpg on the highway (manual transmission models), with equally impressive city fuel economy of 28 mpg. ... Continue reading
Zero-Emissions Volkswagen Golf Blue-E-Motion To Arrive On The Global Market In 2014
Nov 11, 2010
With the Golf blue-e-motion the purely electrically powered version of the most successful European car ever built - Volkswagen is forging new ties to the era of electric mobility. ... Continue reading
Volkswagen: Over Three Decades Of Research For A Zero-Emissions Future
Nov 11, 2010
In the mid-1970s Volkswagen began to build electric vehicles in the framework of its research activities. ... Continue reading
Renault Releases Pricing And Specification For Espace 2011
Nov 2, 2010
Renault has refined the enduring appeal of its luxurious Espace for 2011, with subtle styling revisions, greater levels of equipment and lower pricing, from £24,495 and savings of up to £3,005 available. ... Continue reading
MAGIC SKY CONTROL: Wellness Atmosphere At The Touch Of A Button
Nov 2, 2010
Mercedes-Benz is enhancing the vario-roof of the SLK with innovative technology boasting entirely new features. ... Continue reading
Even Greater Savings As Fiat 500 Twinair Gets City Break
Oct 28, 2010
Further evidence of the new Fiat 500 TwinAir's industry-leading environmental credentials has been highlighted following the recent Transport for London (TfL) decision to remove the city's Congestion Charge for sub-100g/km CO2 cars. ... Continue reading
Navistar Issues Statement on Fuel Efficiency and Greenhouse Gas Regulations for Heavy Trucks
Oct 25, 2010
WARRENVILLE, Ill.--In response to the regulatory proposal to improve fuel efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from medium and heavy-duty trucks and buses released today by the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U. S. Department of Transportation (DOT), Navistar issued the following sta ... Continue reading
Landmark Victory For Volvo's Emissions Equality Campaign
Oct 21, 2010
Volvo Car UK is celebrating a landmark victory in its Emissions Equality campaign, following yesterday's decision by the Mayor of London to allow all sub-100g/km CO2 and Euro 5 compliant cars to enter the Congestion Charge zone free of charge. ... Continue reading
Fiat Posts Lowest Co2 Figures Again
Oct 6, 2010
Fiat Automobiles has again demonstrated its environmental credentials after registering the lowest average CO2 emissions for cars sold in Europe in the first half of 2010. ... Continue reading
EcoDynamics Kia Models Cut CO2 To Just 94 g/km
Oct 6, 2010
To showcase its EcoDynamics range of fuel-saving vehicles, Kia Motors is displaying three new 'ultra-low' CO2 models in its 'Green Zone' at the Paris Motor Show. The innovative trio, Eco cee'd, Eco Venga and Sportage (Mild Hybrid), have significantly reduced emissions - down to just 94, 114 and 117 g/km respectively. ... Continue reading
Conventional Engines Still Going Strong at Paris Motor Show
Oct 1, 2010
Washington DC October 1, 2010; The AIADA newsletter reported that hybrids and electric cars may get top billing. But at the Paris Motor Show, conventional engines are showing they have plenty of mileage left. The Detroit News reports that new gas and diesel models have carbon emissions very close to leading hybrids, an ... Continue reading
Revised Nissan X-Trail: Competitive Pricing And Lower Emissions
Sep 29, 2010
Nissan has unveiled prices for the revised X-TRAIL SUV, on sale now for first customer deliveries in October. ... Continue reading
Honda Jazz With Hybrid Tech: As Practical As Ever - With Lower Emissions
Sep 28, 2010
The Jazz will feature the same 1.3 litre i-VTEC as the Insight hybrid and despite its taller body shape, the new car has similar CO2 emissions of 104 g/km - 21g/km less than the current lowest-emitting 1.2-litre petrol Jazz ... Continue reading
BMW Announces Markets for BMW ActiveE Field Trial
Sep 23, 2010
BMW Announces Markets for BMW ActiveE Field Trial PR Newswire WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., Sept. 23 WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., Sept. 23 -- Later today at Opportunity Green in Los Angeles, BMW will announce the markets which will participate in the BMW ActiveE field trial when it begins in summer 2011. The New York metro market and ... Continue reading
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