Fiat keeps the low-CO2 crown for second year in a row
Last year, Jato Consulting found that Fiat lineup of cars was the lowest CO 2 -producing line in Europe. Fiat bosses must be smiling, because the same has been found for this model year. Fiat’s cars produce an average of 137.3 g/km. This places Fiat ahead of all these guys Peugeot (138.1 g/km) Citroën (142.4 g/km) Renault (142.7 g/km) Toyota (144.9 g/km) Ford (147.8 g/km) Opel/Vauxhall (151.1 g/km) Volkswagen (158.8 g/km) BMW (160.6 g/km) Mercedes (185.0 g/km) Fiat Group is also in the pole position for automotive groups (138.4 g/km), ahead of PSA, Renault, Toyota and Hyundai. Fiat’s figure is also very close to the EU average of 130 g/km that becomes mandatory in 2015. Full press release after the jump. [Source: Fiat] Continue reading Fiat keeps the low-CO 2 crown for second year in a row Auto Blog: BMW , Ford , Hyundai , Toyota , Volkswagen , Legislation and Policy , Fiat , Renault , Opel Fiat keeps the low-CO 2 crown for second year in a row originally appeared on AutoblogGreen on Tue, 03 Mar 2009 17:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds .Car Blog Green | Car Blog Green | Car Blog Green
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Renault is betting big on electric cars, or at least that’s the image they’re out peddling everywhere. During a press conference this week in Paris, Renault CEO Carlos Ghosn announced that the French marque will begin testing pure electric cars this year. Specifically, he said that (translated from the French), “the conditions for electric cars to exist have finally been met,” and added: “We’re testing an EV model this year. It’s able to run for 160 km (100 miles), even with the A/C and the radio at full blast.” No further details were given. Is this the model for Renault’s partnership with Better Place ? Is it the model they promised to build for France ? Once pure electric vehicles are available, Renault predicts domestic French demand for them could reach about 400,000 cars in 2016; that’s roughly 20 percent of the market. [Source: Le Blog Auto ] Auto Blog: EV/Plug-in , Nissan , Renault , Better Place Carlos Ghosn: We’re testing the EV this year originally appeared on AutoblogGreen on Thu, 26 Feb 2009 09:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Car Blog Green | Car Blog Green | Car Blog Green | Car Blog Green
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Renault plans revamp of powertrain lineup to cut CO2
Over the next few years, Renault is planning a complete revamp of its powertrain lineup in an effort to cut CO 2 emissions. The updates will affect both gas and diesel engines, transmissions as well as advancing electric drive systems. Renault wants to be number one when it comes to low and zero emissions vehicles and the downsizing of internal combustion engines will be a big part of that. By adding turbocharging, Renault will replace current 1.2-1.6L gas engines with new 0.9-1.2L three and four cylinder engines ranging from 90-115 hp. This new modular TCe engine family will join the 1.2L TCe that was introduced in the Clio last year and cut CO 2 emissions by 30-40 g/km. New 1.5, 1.6 and 2.0L diesel engines will also improve efficiency, meet new EURO VI emissions standards and cut CO 2 by 20-25 g/km compared to existing units. Starting sometime in the next year, Renault will also replace existing automatic transmissions with new dual-clutch units that are lighter and more efficient. Also high on the list are electric drive systems which Renault calls “an inevitable answer.” Renault is working with alliance partner Nissan and its battery joint venture Automotive Electric Supply Corp (AESC) to try and make affordable, durable electric cars a reality. While an important part of the answer, Renault doesn’t expect EVs to replace all internal combustion vehicles in the foreseeable future. Check out the full release from Renault at the link. [Source: Renault ] Auto Blog: Diesel , EV/Plug-in , MPG , Renault Renault plans revamp of powertrain lineup to cut CO 2 originally appeared on AutoblogGreen on Sun, 22 Feb 2009 08:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Car Blog Green | Car Blog Green | Car Blog Green | Car Blog Green
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Renault adds eco branding to low-end Dacia lineup
Auto Blog: Diesel , Ethanol , Flex-Fuel , Natural Gas Following in the path formed by just about every other European automaker, Renault is expanding its eco 2 branding to its low-end Dacia brand. The eco 2 branding refers to special low-CO 2 emissions variants. In this case, Dacia will offer special versions of the Sandero and Logan. Both models will be available with an LPG-fueled 1.4L engine and the Logan will also be offered with a 1.6L LPG engine. The Logan and Sandero can also be optioned with a 1.2L gas engine that gets 40 mpg (U.S.) and 139 g/km of CO 2 emissions. Sandero buyers can also go for a flex-fuel E85 capable 1.6L engine. Finally, 70 or 85 hp diesel engines are also available. [Source: Renault ] Renault adds eco 2 branding to low-end Dacia lineup originally appeared on AutoblogGreen on Wed, 04 Feb 2009 19:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Car Blog Green|Car Blog Green|Car Blog Green|Car Blog Green
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Auto Blog: Ethanol , Flex-Fuel , Renault Renault has now added two more flex-fuel models to its lineup with E85-capable variations of the Kangoo and Modus models. These are part of Renault’s eco² lineup of more environmentally friendly models. Renault already offers flex-fuel versions of the Clio and Megane. The Modus gets E85 capability on its 1.2L four cylinder while the Kangoo has it added to the 1.6L engine. The flex fuel models cost an extra €200 in France. In France, tax breaks mean that E85 costs €0.513 per liter less ($2.58 /gallon) than gasoline. Gallery: 2009 Renault Kangoo Gallery: 2009 Renault Modus [Source: Renault] Continue reading Renault adds flex-fuel options to Modus and Kangoo Renault adds flex-fuel options to Modus and Kangoo originally appeared on AutoblogGreen on Mon, 19 Jan 2009 16:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds .Car Blog Green|Car Blog Green|Car Blog Green
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