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The Federation of Engine Remanufacturers hopes to attract many more remanufacturers to join its ranks and help raise the profile of "green" automotive remanufacturing.
For example, diesel pump, turbocharger and fuel injection systems remanufacturers will be among a wide range of specialists that should benefit from the recruitment campaign.
The campaign will highlight the benefits of a united voice and emphasise the opportunities and commercial advantages that an expanded organisation mi... [more]
The Federation of Engine Remanufacturers hopes to attract many more remanufacturers to join its ranks and help raise the profile of "green" automotive remanufacturing.
For example, diesel pump, turbocharger and fuel injection systems remanufacturers will be among a wide range of specialists that should benefit from the recruitment campaign.
The campaign will highlight the benefits of a united voice and emphasise the opportunities and commercial advantages that an expanded organisation mi... [more]
At the Frankfurt Motor Show next week, Ford will show two new ultra-efficient models packed with advanced fuel saving technology. The new Focus ECOnetic Technology – featuring first lean NOx adsorbing technology in a Ford diesel – achieves 89 g/km, and the new Fiesta ECOnetic Technology – the first Fiesta with Auto-Start-Stop technology – which delivers 87g/km.
The Focus will be able to travel 100 kilometres on 3.4 litres of fuel (83.1 mpg), making it the most fuel efficient non-hybrid family... [more]
Speedy Hire has taken delivery of 19 of Ford’s super-efficient Transit ECOnetic vans. The Ford Transit ECOnetic was selected for its superior fuel economy, tax benefits and best-in-class CO2 emissions.The Ford Transit ECOnetic vans, supplied through Ford dealer Gordons of Bolton, will be used by Speedy’s engineers to provide rapid and efficient transport for maintenance calls around the UK. They join a fleet of around 2,000 vehicles – exclusively Ford.
Ian Leonard, Speedy’s transport and logi... [more]
The new Ford Focus ECOnetic, which debuting at the Amsterdam Motor Show and goes on sale in the UK early next year, will establish a new industry benchmark for fuel efficiency in the popular compact class.
The new Focus ECOnetic will leverages a host of advanced technologies that are expected to make it more fuel efficient than any other compact vehicle on the road today in Europe, including diesel, petrol and hybrid powered vehicles.
Focus ECOnetic is expected to achieve 80mpg on the comb... [more]
According to FindsYouCars's survey of the latest 1000 consumer car buying requests, currently less than 1% are opting for hybrid or electric models.
With more than 41% of Brits’ requests, diesel still reigns as the most desired fuel option whilst 23% continue to specify petrol as their preference.
Despite the nation’s apparent reluctance to eco-motoring advances, the Nissan Leaf has marked the launch of the first fully electric car and other manufacturers are now quickly following suit, su... [more]
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