http://www.simplemotoring.co.uk/car-technology/manufacturers-pimp-low-emission-models-but-do-they-work/ Car Servicing & Repair, MOTS, Tyres and Motoring News and Reviews Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:41:22 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 http://www.simplemotoring.co.uk/car-technology/manufacturers-pimp-low-emission-models-but-do-they-work/comment-page-1/#comment-52933 1013 Miles From One Tank In A Standard Production Car Tue, 01 Nov 2011 20:28:02 +0000 http://www.simplemotoring.co.uk/blog/?p=644#comment-52933 [...] As I wrote recently, most car manufacturers are now producing equivalent ‘eco’ versions of their main car models (Renault has just launched its greenest model ever). They use techniques such as modified gear ratios, extra aerodynamic bodywork and other changes to achieve this. While some people may dismiss these models as gimmicks, all the evidence suggests that they deliver real world benefits. [...] [...] As I wrote recently, most car manufacturers are now producing equivalent ‘eco’ versions of their main car models (Renault has just launched its greenest model ever). They use techniques such as modified gear ratios, extra aerodynamic bodywork and other changes to achieve this. While some people may dismiss these models as gimmicks, all the evidence suggests that they deliver real world benefits. [...]

]]> http://www.simplemotoring.co.uk/car-technology/manufacturers-pimp-low-emission-models-but-do-they-work/comment-page-1/#comment-5555 New Car Fuel Consumption Improves By 7.64% In One Year - Simple Motoring Blog Wed, 20 Oct 2010 06:36:54 +0000 http://www.simplemotoring.co.uk/blog/?p=644#comment-5555 [...] Fuel economy and CO2 emissions have become hot topics over the last few years – and this emphasis seems to have been boosted by the recession and the global credit crunch, as car drivers have sought to lower the running costs of their cars. Small wonder, really, given the never-ending rise of petrol and diesel prices and the cost of road tax for cars with high CO2 emissions. [...] [...] Fuel economy and CO2 emissions have become hot topics over the last few years – and this emphasis seems to have been boosted by the recession and the global credit crunch, as car drivers have sought to lower the running costs of their cars. Small wonder, really, given the never-ending rise of petrol and diesel prices and the cost of road tax for cars with high CO2 emissions. [...]

]]> http://www.simplemotoring.co.uk/car-technology/manufacturers-pimp-low-emission-models-but-do-they-work/comment-page-1/#comment-928 1013 Miles From One Tank In A Standard Production Car - Simple Motoring Blog Thu, 27 May 2010 07:01:37 +0000 http://www.simplemotoring.co.uk/blog/?p=644#comment-928 [...] As I wrote recently, most car manufacturers are now producing equivalent ‘eco’ versions of their main car models (Renault has just launched its greenest model ever). They use techniques such as modified gear ratios, extra aerodynamic bodywork and other changes to achieve this. While some people may dismiss these models as gimmicks, all the evidence suggests that they deliver real world benefits. [...] [...] As I wrote recently, most car manufacturers are now producing equivalent ‘eco’ versions of their main car models (Renault has just launched its greenest model ever). They use techniques such as modified gear ratios, extra aerodynamic bodywork and other changes to achieve this. While some people may dismiss these models as gimmicks, all the evidence suggests that they deliver real world benefits. [...]

]]> http://www.simplemotoring.co.uk/car-technology/manufacturers-pimp-low-emission-models-but-do-they-work/comment-page-1/#comment-922 Renault Launches Its Lowest Emission Production Car – Ever - Simple Motoring Blog Wed, 26 May 2010 20:01:19 +0000 http://www.simplemotoring.co.uk/blog/?p=644#comment-922 [...] is by no means unique in having special eco-friendly models that are designed to reduce CO2 emissions and fuel consumption – but unlike some other [...] [...] is by no means unique in having special eco-friendly models that are designed to reduce CO2 emissions and fuel consumption – but unlike some other [...]

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