Peugeot�s �Blue Lion� identifies greenest cars

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Peugeot has launched a new standard for identifying the �greenest� cars in its range as a nod towards increasing concerns over the environmental impact of cars and rising fuel prices. Dubbed the �Blue Lion� standard, the initiative is a little late to the party, with Ford having launched its ECOnetic line almost a year ago and Volkswagen�s Bluemotion launching several months before that.

The Blue Lion is awarded to all Peugeot models with CO2 emissions that are lower than or equal to 130g/km, is sourced from a factory with an environmental management system, and is designed so that 95% of the vehicle is recyclable at the end of its lifespan.

Peugeot�s approach is similar to Renault�s eco� range, which also requires 95% reusability, but allows for carbon emissions of 140g/km. Ford�s ECOnetic range and VW�s Bluemotion, meanwhile, are more focused on achieving high mileage and low emissions, rather than the actual production process itself.

Under Peugeot�s Blue Lion system, 50 models from the French manufacturer fall into the Blue Lion category, including the Peugeot 107, 1007, 206, 207 and the 308 - all of which cover a range of segments from small city-cars to family sized cars.

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