Hybride HDi - 74g of CO2/km at Challenge Bibendum

PSA Peugeot Citroën will utilise the Peugeot 307 Hybride HDi – a vehicle that emits 74g of CO2 per kilometre thanks to the use of B30 fuel (30% biodiesel/diesel) – at this month’s Challenge Bibendum* held in Shanghai from November 14-17.

This exceptional achievement demonstrates that by combining several workable, real-world technologies, it is possible to reduce CO2 emissions to remarkably low levels for a mid-sized passenger car.

Hybride HDi technology combines a 1.6-litre HDi engine with a diesel particulate filter system (DPFS) and an electric motor, inverter, high-voltage battery pack and dedicated control electronics. The car is also equipped with an electronically managed manual gearbox and a Stop & Start system. Together, these technologies deliver all the advantages of a diesel engine in both city and highway driving, as well as the benefits of an electric powertrain, particularly in urban areas and stop and start traffic.
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HONDA DEBUTS ALL-NEW FCX CLARITY ADVANCED FUEL CELL VEHICLE

Honda today unveiled the FCX Clarity fuel cell vehicle at the Los Angeles International Auto Show, announcing plans to begin limited retail marketing of the vehicle in summer 2008.

The FCX Clarity is a next-generation, zero-emission, hydrogen-powered fuel cell vehicle based on an entirely new Honda V Flow fuel cell platform, and powered by the highly compact, efficient and powerful Honda V Flow fuel cell stack. Featuring tremendous improvements to driving range, power, weight and efficiency – and boasting a low-slung, dynamic and sophisticated appearance, previously unachievable in a fuel cell vehicle – the FCX Clarity marks the significant progress Honda continues to make in advancing the real-world performance and appeal of the hydrogen-powered fuel cell car.
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LEXUS LS 600h NOW ON SALE

The LS 600h, the new hybrid powered flagship of the Lexus brand officially goes on sale today, Monday 1 October. Demand is very high and order leadtimes are now extending into next spring. Lexus GB has confirmed orders for 230 cars to date of which over 60 per cent are for the top of the range LS 600h L (long wheel base) with Rear Seat Relaxation Package.

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