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Ford to add more EcoBoost engines to its line-up
Having offered its EcoBoost engines in seven of its models during 2011, Ford will soon increase the number of vehicles featuring the fuel efficient engines to 11 during 2012. Production capacity for the EcoBoost engines will triple as the Escape compact utility vehicle and the Fusion saloon car both gain a 1.6litre EcoBoost engine option.
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Colombia introduces electric taxi fleet
Electric vehicles could soon become commonplace in the Colombian city of Bogota, after a project was introduced to spearhead an electric taxi fleet. The project was put together by the Clinton Climate Initiative Cities programme, and its partner the C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group. It has been born from Bogota’s role in the C40-CCI Electric
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BMW electric i5 for 2015?
BMW is planning a third electric model for its new ‘i’ ‘Born Electric’ range, according to Germany’s Autobild magazine. It is believed that the car maker could be planning a to launch an i5 compact MPV model in 2015 to complement its first two electric models; the i3 electric supermini and the i8 plug-in hybrid
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Battery-swapping service launches in Israel
Electric car infrastructure firm Better Place launched its first programme this week in Israel. The Californian-based firm which approaches the problem of recharging electric cars by using battery swap stations, launched its first wave of electric cars in the country as part of its partnership with Renault. The fleet of 100 Renault Fluence electric cars
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Demand for range-extended Volt to outstrip supply
The Chevrolet Volt may have become a ‘political punchbag’ (see story) in its native US but over here in the UK, Chevrolet dealers are expecting that demand will far outstrip supply. According to Headlineauto.co.uk, Chevrolet UK has already been contacted by over 2,500 people interested in the Volt, before the model has even arrived on
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Mazda starts production of CX-5 with SKYACTIV-D engine
It will be the first Mazda vehicle to adopt SKYACTIV Technology in the powertrain, body and chassis – and now production has begun of the new Mazda CX-5. The vehicle boasts a SKYACTIV-D 2.2litre diesel engine and is scheduled to go on sale in Japan and Europe this spring, before being introduced in other markets
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BMW performance models get eco touch
You might not expect TheGreenCarWebsite.co.uk to report on BMW introducing a new range of M Performance Automobiles – however, there is a distinctly green flavour to these new vehicles. The vehicles boast a new six-cylinder in-line diesel engine and feature three turbochargers capable of delivering a maximum output of 280kW and peak torque of 740Nm.
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Toyota to introduce hybrid car in Le Mans race
Keep your eye on the FIA World Endurance Championships, with Toyota Racing to introduce its new TS030 Hybrid at the event. The successor to both the TS010 and TS020 vehicles that participated inLe Mansraces during the 1990s, it marks the first time a vehicle has competed in the World Endurance Championships with a hybrid system.
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Energy Saving Trust named as sponsor for EV & Low CO2 Fleet Show
The Energy Saving Trust will be the main sponsor for an annual event aimed at promoting the benefits of low carbon vehicles in April. The one-day EV & Low CO2 Fleet Show – held at the world-renowned Silverstone racing circuit in Northamptonshire – will allow fleet decision makers to experience the plus-points of electric, hybrid
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BMW refreshes X6
BMW gives its X6 Sports Activity Coupe model a refresh this spring with the model benefitting from style enhancements and improved equipment levels. At the front, the X6 now features fog lights set in a matt finish surround, newly designed
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Toyota dealership achieves BREEAM environmental excellence
A Toyota dealership in Enfield has been recognised with the highest honour in environmental performance, with a BREEEAM Excellent rating; the world’s foremost buildings assessment for best practice in sustainable design, construction and operation. Jemca Toyota Enfield’s £11 million centre
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Audi adds new high-tech pack for A6 and A7 Sportback
Audi has release a new high-tech options pack for the A6 and A7 Sportback models that combines nine key technology and safety features for £3,250- a saving at least £1,085 when compared with specifying the options individually. The pack is
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Road safety charity in warning about deep policing cuts
Road safety charity Brake has revealed that the numbers of traffic police carrying out drunk and dangerous driver enforcement have been slashed by 11.6% in five years. With the cuts six times greater than the reduction in overall police numbers.
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Motorists rely on phone for sat-nav duties
Nearly a fifth of Britain’s motorists are shunning dedicated navigation devices in favour of their mobile phone’s sat-nav function, running the risk of receiving a police fine and penalty points. A survey of 1,991 drivers conducted by MyVoucherCodes.co.uk found that
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EV & Low CO2 Fleet Show confirms main sponsor
The Energy Saving Trust has been named as the lead sponsor for April’s EV & Low CO2 Fleet Show. Opening on 18 April at Silverstone racing circuit in Northamptonshire, the free one day event will aim to promote the benefits
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Kia adds three door model to new Rio
The car currently proclaimed to be the lowest emission non-hybrid car available, the Kia Rio just got more appealing with the addition of a three door model. It’s the first time that Kia has produced a three door version of
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Automatic car and van disposal “will be a key fleet technology trend in 2012”
More fleet vehicles could be automatically allocated to the most suitable motor auction house this year, according to Epyx. The automotive-focussed IT solutions provider introduced the new Auction Allocation function into the 1link Disposal Network halfway through 2011, a move
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When did overtaking become anti-social and dangerous? – Fleet Voice.
Thursday 26 January 2012. Fleet Voice Column. What has happened to overtaking? Once, not so long ago, overtaking was a way to pass slower traffic and get to your destination a little quicker at the pace you wanted to drive.
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