Vehicle emissions

June 18, 2008 -- In May 2007, Renault introduced its Renault eco² label – a system for badging its vehicles so that customers can identify the most environmentally friendly versions. In November 2007, Renault entered an eco²-labelled Logan Concept in the Michelin-organized Challenge Bibendum, demonstrating that a car could be both 'ecological and economical' without stinting on performance or equipment.

Renault has maintained its commitment with the unveiling of TCe 130, Powertrain Engineering’s latest innovation in downsized engines.

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

Lotus Engineering Invests in Low Carbon Vehicle Programmes

June 16, 2008 -- Lotus Engineering, the world renowned automotive consultancy division of Lotus has won two contracts as part of winning project consortia announced by the UK Government Technology Strategy Board. These two project consortia will be allocated part of a total £23 million for 16 innovative low carbon vehicle development programmes. Including investments from companies such as Lotus, these projects collectively represent a total value of £52 million.

Zero Emission London Taxi Commercialisation

PARIS, May 29, 2008 – A zero-emission motoring future has moved two steps closer thanks to environmental commitments from the Renault-Nissan Alliance.

For the initial step, Renault-Nissan Alliance will mass-market electric vehicles in Israel and Denmark in 2011 as announced at the beginning of this year. Moreover, Nissan has recently announced its plans to start selling electric vehicles in the US and Japan by the end of 2010.

And for the second step, Renault-Nissan Alliance is developing fuel cell-powered electric vehicles. Two prototypes are currently in an advanced engineering phase :

* Nissan’s pioneering X-Trail fuel cell vehicle has been undergoing ‘real-world’ testing for more than two years, with examples leased to government authorities in Japan.

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.

Combined system fitting and testing now available in one stop

March 5, 2008 -- Just over a month since the first wave of the London Low Emission Zone took effect, Eminox, the UK's largest manufacturer of emissions control systems, has been granted Authorised Examiner status to conduct Reduced Pollution Certificate (RPC) and Low Emission Certificate (LEC) testing.

Eminox's 19 approved examiners will allow the company to provide operators with a complete, one-stop LEZ compliance solution; covering everything from system design, manufacturing, fitting, and now an official testing service for operators to prove their compliance.

Affordable Technology For Today And Tomorrow

March 4, 2008 -- Ford of Europe's response to how mobility can be made more sustainable – today and for the near future - can be seen at the 2008 Geneva Motor Show. The company is showing a broad range of practical and affordable low-CO2 vehicle solutions.

Highlights:
* Ford ECOnetic: Class-leading to amongst best in class ultra-low CO2 emissions with high tech conventional powertrain technology
* Ford EcoBoost petrol direct injection turbo engines for the future will deliver better fuel economy, lower CO2 emissions and superior driving performance from smaller displacement engines

National Poll Shows Strong Bipartisan Support for Renewable Fuels Like Ethanol

Washington, D.C. (Oct. 30, 2007) – Americans of all stripes agree: We want greater use of renewable fuels like ethanol. According to a new national poll released today by the Renewable Fuels Now Coalition, 74 percent of Americans believe we should increase our use of domestically produced renewable fuels like ethanol.

In addition, 87 percent of Americans maintain the federal government should actively support the development of a renewable fuels industry in this country, and 77 percent think Congress should encourage oil refiners to blend more ethanol into their gasoline products.

The FIA has called on the United Nations to adopt the first-ever worldwide target for CO2 emissions in passenger cars.

26.10.2007 -- At its General Assembly in Paris today, the FIA and its member clubs worldwide unanimously agreed to a Declaration which sets a global CO2 emissions benchmark of 140g/km for passenger cars as part of a new international framework for greener motoring.

The FIA’s new policy Declaration, entitled ‘Make Cars Green’, aims to help governments around the world work towards cost-effective environmental policies for the motor vehicle sector.

FIA President Max Mosley is calling for a coherent international strategy to reduce both the toxic emissions and the carbon intensity of the automotive sector.