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FIAT

Top Ten Most Fuel-Efficient Car Brands (SLIDESHOW)

The Fiat group has topped a chart showing car brands that have emerged closest to European Union's fuel-efficiency goals while Toyota is the closest group to meeting its target. Following are the top ten most economical car manufacturers in Europe.
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A worker cuts sugar cane for raw sugar and ethanol fuel production on the property of the Sao Martinho mill in Pradopolis, about 300 km (186 miles) northwest of Sao Paulo.

Ethanol best hope to replace oil: BP’s Dudley

Once the world’s crude oil reserves finally run out, the best hope for a replacement is ethanol derived from Brazilian sugar-cane, according to Bob Dudley, the chief executive of BP (NYSE: BP).
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Hawaii region gets its first Nissan Leaf

After a San Francisco Bay Area South Carolina, Seattle and Tennessee resident received the deliveries of all electric Leaf, Nissan Motors on Tuesday carried out its first Leaf delivery in the Hawaii region.
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Is Diesel engine better than petrol version?

Diesel-engine vehicles are a better value compared to vehicles with gasoline engines because of their lower operating costs and higher resale value over time, according to a new study released by Carnegie Mellon University.
Ford

Ford motors to extend use of its gas-saving technology

Ford Motors said on Monday that it will add an Auto Start-Stop system that shuts off the engine when a vehicle comes to a stop. This feature is currently found in Ford Fusion Hybrid and Ford Escape Hybrid and some Ford cars in Europe - will soon be added to conventional cars, crossovers and SUVs in North America.
BMW launches cheapest X1 model  in India

BMW launches cheapest X1 model in India

German Luxury carmaker BMW on Thursday launched a new sports utility vehicle, X1, in India. Priced at 2.2- 2.9 million rupees (ex-showroom Delhi), X1 is the company's a cheapest model in the country.
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Tennessee region gets its first Nissan Leaf

After a San Francisco Bay Area resident became the first in the United States to receive the delivery of all electric Leaf, Nissan Motors on Wednesday carried out its first Leaf delivery in the Tennessee region.
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Seattle gets its first Nissan Leaf

After a San Francisco Bay Area resident became the first in the United States to receive the delivery of all electric Leaf, Nissan Motors on Saturday carried out its first Leaf delivery in the Seattle region.
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South California region gets its first Nissan Leaf

After a San Francisco Bay Area resident became the first in the United States to receive the delivery of Nissan Leaf, Nissan Motors on Tuesday carried out its first Leaf delivery in the South Carolina region.
Nissan India increases Micra prices by 2 pct

Nissan India launches Diesel variant of Micra

The Indian unit of Japan based leading car maker Nissan Motors has launched the diesel variant of its compact hatchback Micra in the Indian market. The new model has been put in the price bracket of Rs 5.59 lakh to Rs 6.05 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi).
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Director Lisa Jackson.

EPA is 40 and no less controversial

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is 40 years old this week. It may have been born later, or it may not have been born at all, if not for a dedicated U.S. lawmaker and a burning river.
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Nissan Leaf voted 2011 European Car of the Year

Nissan Motor Co.'s zero emission vehicle and the 100 percent electric car Nissan Leaf was awarded the title of European Car of the Year for 2011. Leaf, thus, becomes the first all-electric car to take the prestigious title.

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