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  New 1.6 and 2.0 Litre PSA/Ford Diesels 19 Feb 2003 (News)
  This is the straight news release about these important new engines:- PSA Peugeot Citroën and Ford Motor Company Unveil New Common Rail Diesel Engines Developed in Second Phase of Cooperation PSA Peugeot Citroën and the Ford Motor Company are introducing two new common rail direct injection diesel engines in the second phase of their cooperative venture.
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  More Powerful Shogun Sport for 2002 5 Nov 2001 (News)
  A variable nozzle turbocharger also boosts top-end power by a healthy 16%, which has resulted in an improved power output of 114 bhp at 4,000 rpm (previously 98 bhp at 4,000rpm). The 2.5 engine gives an Extra Urban fuel consumption figure of 31.4 mpg (Equippe model), an increase of over 5%. Mitsubishi's 3.0 V6 ECI-MULTI Step III engine delivers 168bhp at 5,000 rpm and 188 lb ft ( 255Nm) torque at 4,500 rpm, and an Extra Urban fuel consumption figure of 28.5mpg (Equippe manual model).
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  105mpg 4-seater Toyota 2 Oct 2001 (News)
  While the use of improved Toyota Super Olefin Polymer and biodegradable plastic greatly improve recyclability. The key to the ES3 's outstanding fuel economy of 104.6mpg (2.7 litres/100km) and CO2 emissions of 71g/km is a highly efficient powertrain, combined with a light and aerodynamic body. The main powetrain is a 1.4-litre, direct-injection, common-rail diesel with variable geometry turbocharger and charge-air intercooler, mated to a continuously variable transmission.
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  FIAT 500 TwinAir to be Congestion Charge Exempt 27 Oct 2010 (News)
  More at FIAT   Other makes and models to be Congestion Charge Exempt Include:   Citroen C3 Airdream diesel Citroen DS3 DStyle diesel Ford Fiesta Econetic diesel Ford Focus Econetic with stop/start Hyundai i10 1.0 3-cylinder petrol Hyundai i20 blue 1.4 diesel Lexus CT200h petrol hybrid MINI One D 2011 model diesel MINI Cooper D 2011 model diesel Nissan Micra K13 Supercharged Peugeot 207 1.6HDI Economique Peugeot 3008 Hybrid4 diesel hybrid Renault Twingo eco2 diesel Renault Clio eco2 diesel SEAT Ibiza Ecomotive diesel SEAT Leon Ecomotive diesel Toyota IQ 1.0 manual petrol Toyota Auris hybrid petrol hybrid Toyota Prius III petrol hybrid Vauxhall Corsa Ecoflex diesel VW Polo Bluemotion diesel VW Golf VI Bluemotion diesel Volvo C30 DRIVe diesel      
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  2011 new car registrations exceed forecasts 6 Jan 2012 (News)
  December saw the tenth consecutive fall in monthly new registrations – by 3.7% - but it still beat forecasts originally set by the SMMT in September.  With many buyers opting to choose more fuel efficient models, sales of diesel and alternative fuel vehicles, such as electric or hybrid cars, reached a record high in 2011, taking a higher share of the market than petrol powered cars. Overall, fuel economy and emissions on new vehicles have decreased.
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  HDi engine tops 10m in sales 10 Sep 2007 (News)
  The French manufacturer, which was originally founded in 1976, has commented that the engine gives motorists "superior environmental performance, driveability and fuel efficiency". Peugeot Citroen commented: "The HDi family of engines has enabled PSA Peugeot Citroen to maintain and expand its leadership in diesel technology and to outpace the fast growth in diesel sales in Europe over the past ten years.
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  Asda, Morrisons and Sainsbury's supermarkets cut the price of petrol 16 Apr 2013 (News)
  It means that drivers filling up at any of Asda’s 217 forecourts nationwide will benefit from the retailer’s national price cap of 133.7 pence per litre on unleaded following a cut of up to 2ppl on unleaded. This follows last week’s cut on Diesel to 137.7ppl. Diesel fuel remains the same following last week’s 2 ppl litre price cut with Asda’s national price cap at 137.7 pence per litre which is 4 ppl cheaper than the national average diesel price.
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  Frankfurt Motor Show 2015: Renault reveals all-new Megane 15 Sep 2015 (News)
  The seven-speed EDC is standard with the TCe 205 unit in the GT...more of which later. In 2016, the diesel Energy dCi 165 engine, linked to six-speed EDC dual clutch automatic transmission, will also become available in the GT. A ‘Hybrid Assist’ diesel will be added early in 2017 with a fuel economy figure of 94.1mpg and CO2 emissions of 76g/km.
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  Mazda to build a Compression Ignition Petrol Engine with a 35% improvement in economy 8 Nov 2017 (News)
  As part of its Skyactiv-X, the next generation of Skyactiv, Mazda is developing a Spark Controlled Compression Ignition petrol engine. Most of the combustion of the fuel/air is by compression, as in a diesel. But to achieve a stoichiometric ‘lean burn’ air-fuel ratio of 30:1 all the fuel in the combustion chamber needs to burn simultaneously. This is achieved by adding spark ignition.
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  Quick New Astra Diesel Uses Stop/Start to Achieve 62.8mpg in EC Tests 12 Apr 2011 (News)
  Pricey but quick new Vauxhall Astra 2.0 diesel uses stop/start to achieve 62.8mpg and just 119g/km CO2 in the EC lab tests.
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  Peugeot 1.4HDI Diesel Now On Sale 7 Dec 2001 (News)
  Peugeot has announced that its new 1.4 litre HDI engine (to be shared with Citroen and Ford) is now on sale with 70bhp in the 307 and will be available with 68bhp in the 206 from January. This new lightweight 98kg engine does not affect the handling of front-drive diesel cars to the extent of the older cast iron bock XUD engines. Fuel consumption on the combined drive cycle is 65.7 mpg for the 206 and 62.8 mpg for the 307. Carbon dioxide emissions levels for the 1.4 HDi 206 and 307 are the lowest in both vehicle ranges: 112 g/km and 120 g/km respectively.
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  Hydrogen powered cars step closer to production reality 17 Jul 2013 (News)
  Alongside the roll-out of these filling stations, Hyundai is ramping up the production of its ix35 fuel-cell electric vehicle (FCEV). It is to build 1000 by 2015 and aims to be able to produce 10,000 from 2015. Hydrogen cars can be refuelled in three minutes and have the same range as petrol or diesel cars, but with water as the only exhaust emission.
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  Nissan Navara 2.5Di 133PS Double Cab 17 Feb 2002 (News)
  Performance, fuel consumption and CO2 figures aren’t given, but prices start at £12,600 + VAT for the basic single cab 4x4 pick-up, rising through £12,850 + VAT for the King Cab and £14,450 + VAT for the Double Cab to £16,100 + VAT for the Navara Double Cab in the photo.
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  'Which?' Challenges Electric Cars Zero Emissions Assertion 24 Feb 2011 (News)
  has compared the carbon dioxide created by charging electric cars with that emitted by the most efficient diesel models and found that sometimes there's not a great deal of difference. The common manufacturer claim that electric cars produce 'zero emissions' ignores the fact that most drivers use a conventional electricity supply to charge them, which has a carbon cost from burning fossil fuels.
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  Can you drive an electric van above 3500kg with a normal licence? 21 Aug 2018 (News)
    The Department for Transport (DfT), which is responsible for the legislation, stipulates that alternative fuel vans must be powered by “electricity, natural gas, biogas or hydrogen or [a combination of] hydrogen and electricity”. Basically, the new legislation applies to vans that are not powered by petrol or diesel and weigh between 3500 and 4250kg.
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  New Range of Compatible Millers Oils 13 Jan 2010 (News)
  The oil primarily improves engine fuel economy and robustness against the use of biodiesel fuel. Product Manager at Millers Oils, Dave Mott commented: ³The new range of Longlife oils have been formulated to exceed the most stringent requirements of car manufacturers, with a key benefit offering the user ŒExtended Drain¹ capabilities, carrying full manufacturer approval where appropriate.
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  What is the Real Driving Emissions test? 13 Mar 2018 (News)
  Why is it important to you? From April 2018, the first year VED rate for diesel cars will go up by one band, unless the vehicle meets RDE2 standards. For the average diesel on sale this means an increase of around £40 - pushing it up from £165 to £205. The changes will not affect vans.
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  Mazda 6 Best Upper Medium Car in Fleet Awards 23 Mar 2013 (News)
  All-new Mazda6 priced from £19,595 to £28,045 (on the road). The 150ps 2.2-litre SKYACTIV-D Saloon diesel has class-leading CO 2 emissions of just 108g/km and combined fuel consumption of 67.3mpg. Benefit in Kind tax for a 40 percent tax payer is £127 a month (Sport trim).  We are currently long-term testing a Mazda 6 Skyactiv 2.2 150PS diesel SE-L Nav Automatic More at Mazda
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  Peugeot 308 'is a green choice' 1 Jul 2009 (News)
  A couple driving a 308 SE HDi 110 recently made a trip round Britain with the aim of using as little diesel as possible. During the 3,700-mile trip, the auto achieved average fuel economy of 126.8 mpg. This was verified by an official from Guinness World Records and even Peugeot admitted to being a little surprised.
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  Fabia Estate picks up green car award 11 Jul 2008 (News)
  The Skoda Fabia Estate has been voted the Best Green Estate Car by the readers of the Daily Telegraph. Sitting in emissions band B, the Greenline vehicle is the most fuel-efficient car that the Czech manufacturer develops. Indeed, it produces 109g CO2 per km and has a diesel particulate filter on its engine and well as greater aerodynamics than other cars in its class.