Emissions

Audi A4 benefits from new TDI engine with 134g/km CO2 output and all-new ultra-efficient, high-torque 2.0T FSI

Jun 12, 2008 -- In line with its pledge to cut CO2 output from its fleet by 20 per cent by 2012, Audi has just introduced its cleanest A4 TDI model ever, and at the same time launched an all-new 2.0T FSI engine to complete its efficiency-focused overhaul of the Audi A4 petrol range.

2009 Audi A4

Highlights:
• A4 range efficiency drive boosted further by 2.0 TDI 120PS and 2.0T FSI 211PS versions available in both Saloon and Avant body styles
• A4 2.0 TDI 120PS offered in conjunction with Standard, SE and S line specification priced from £22,150 OTR to £26,550 OTR

The Original Eminox Stack for the Latest Trucks

6 May 2008 -- Eminox will be releasing details of the latest exhaust conversions developed for Euro 4 & 5 trucks. This range of specialist exhaust systems has been developed to reposition and re-house the manufacturer's exhaust after-treatment system, retaining its emissions reduction capability.

The list of the latest conversions will be available at Truckfest, this includes systems for Scania, Volvo, DAF, MAN and Renault trucks. As Eminox continues to develop its conversion technology, more options will be included in future lists, which will be issued three times a year.

March 27, 2008 -- The Renault-Nissan Alliance actively supports the initiative of Project Better Place, which announced today its second deployment in Denmark.

• Renault will provide Danish customers with 100% electric vehicles at European standards in 2011, providing zero emission mobility while at the same time offering driving performance similar to a gasoline engine.

• Nissan, through its joint venture with NEC, has created an advanced lithium-ion battery pack that both meets the requirements of this electric vehicle and can be mass-produced.

On a well-to-wheel* basis, the entire Bentley model range will be capable of delivering less than 120 g/km of CO2 by 2012

Geneva/Crewe, 4 March 2008 -- Bentley Motors today unveiled a far-reaching environmental strategy to reduce CO2 emissions and dramatically improve fuel economy. Lower emissions and improved economy will be delivered while maintaining vehicle performance.

Three-Stage Environmental Strategy Based On:

* Improved efficiency: Average fleet emissions to fall by at least 15% by 2012
* New powertrain in development to deliver 40% improvement in fuel economy
* Renewable fuel
* - Flex-fuel engines to be introduced throughout the Bentley range by 2012
* - First engines using renewable fuels to be available by next year

Sporty nature that also cares for the environment

Jan. 28, 2007 -- SEAT has demonstrated how it is possible to combine the sporty character of its models with its concern for preserving the environment. At the last Frankfurt Motor Show, SEAT unveiled the SEAT Ibiza ECOMOTIVE, whose CO2 emission figure of 99 g/km made it the least polluting model in its segment.

Highlights:
* Only 119 g/km of CO2 emissions
* 100 km at 3.9 litres of fuel consumption
* Efficient 105 hp 1.9 TDI engine with DPF particulate filter

Jan 27, 2008 -- Dating from the early 1970s, Volvo Cars' commitment to the environment covers the entire lifecycle of the car, from design, engineering and production to useful life, service and recycling. Efficient energy and resource utilisation and reduced emissions are important elements of this commitment, as is a healthy in-car environment.

Reducing carbon dioxide emissions

One of the greatest challenges facing the car industry is to reduce fuel consumption and, as a result, emissions of greenhouse carbon dioxide, which contribute to climate change. Volvo Cars aims for a multienergy society. Several energy efficient solutions collectively challenge the complex climate change issues. In this area, some of our most important contributions are:

North American International Auto Show 2008: Automotive Technologies for sustainable development

2008-01-13 -- The Schaeffler Group, a leading manufacturer of rolling bearings, engine and transmissions systems für the automotive industry, has gone on an innovation offensive in order to support sustainable development in the automotive industry with more than 20 innovations for the drive train.

Fuel-Efficient And Environment-Friendly Premium Cars For The Future

For the near future, Mercedes-Benz is developing a unique variety of new, particularly economical and clean models, with intelligently combined drive technologies. At the 2008 North American International Auto Show, the Stuttgart-based car manufacturer is presenting its ambitious goals for the future for the first time in America.

Named Cummins Inc. Vice President

January 8, 2008, COLUMBUS, IND -- Srikanth Padmanabhan, Managing Director of Cummins Generator Technologies for the past four years, has been selected to head Cummins Emission Solutions and has been named a Vice President of Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI). He will assume his new role on January 15 and will be based in Columbus.

Cummins Emission Solutions is one of four businesses operating within the Company’s Components Group, and has been one of Cummins’ fastest-growing businesses since its inception in 2002. The business is expected to triple in sales from 2006 to 2007 to approximately $450 million.

Ibuyeco Car Insurance a Green Choice for Drivers as UK Car Industry Fails to Meet Environmental Targets on Carbon Emissions

LONDON, December 18, 2007 /PRNewswire/ -- UK targets for CO2 reduction, set for 2008 by the EU in 1998 will not be met. Ibuyeco car insurance, one of the first schemes of its kind in this country means consumers no longer need rely on the car industry to tackle the issue by allowing drivers to use their own initiative and make a practical contribution to help tackle global climate change through carbon offsetting.