Green Cars
The Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid
The Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid is the world's first diesel plug-in hybrid and is Volvo Car Corporation's most technically advanced model ever - an electric car, hybrid car and muscle-car all rolled into one. At the touch of a button, the driver can choose which of the three cars they want to drive at any given moment.
Electric Peugeot iOn lights up Orkney
Peugeot has delivered an iOn to the idyllic islands of Orkney, making it the most northerly all electric car in Britain.
Jaguar XJ wins Green Apple Luxury Green Car Award
The Jaguar XJ 3.0 litre Diesel has received a Green Apple Environment Award after being named Gold Winner for Luxury Green Vehicles. The award was voted for by members of the Midlands Group of Motoring Writers and presented by its Chairman, Ian Donaldson.
Seat unveils its first all-electric car
SEAT is working on its first electric car designed, developed and manufactured in Spain. The firm is unveiling the prototype Altea XL Electric Ecomotive, a totally electrically-driven zero-emissions car, as well as the prototype Leon TwinDrive Ecomotive, a plug-in hybrid.
Mapping the country's charging points
The locations of charging points for plug-in vehicles are to be systematically mapped across the country to make it easier for motorists to go electric, Transport Minister Norman Baker and Business Minister Mark Prisk announced today.
Audi A1 e-trons make all the right connections in Munich
Audi has just flicked the switch on twenty examples of the electric A1 e-tron, bringing the remarkable 148mpg* premium subcompacts to life on the streets of Munich as part of an extensive pilot trial and data capture exercise.
Prius Plug-in Hybrid a first-time winner in RAC Future Car Challenge
Toyota’s Prius Plug-in Hybrid has wasted no time in demonstrating its fuel-frugal character, carrying off a class win in the 2011 RAC Future Car Challenge on 5 November.
Golf Blue-e-Motion proves its mettle in RAC Future Car Challenge
A pre-production Golf Blue-e-Motion electric vehicle has won its class in the RAC Future Car Challenge for the second time, using the least energy to cover a 57-mile route from Brighton’s Madeira Drive to Pall Mall in the heart of London.
Citroen’s lowest CO2 emitting diesel model: C3 e-HDi 70 Airdream
Citroen has announced the introduction of its most CO2 efficient conventionally powered model to date - the new C3 e-HDi 70 Airdream EGS VTR+.
Volkswagen adds another green award to its trophy cabinet
The Volkswagen Golf BlueMotion has added a further environmental award to its trophy cabinet, having been named Green Vehicle of the Year at the 2011 ACFO Fleet Awards.
Urbee comes to Euromold
Stratasys has announced that it will be exhibiting the much publicised Urbee eco-car at this year’s Euromold event in Frankfurt.
Volkswagen returns to take on RAC Future Car Challenge
Three Volkswagen models are set to compete in the second RAC Future Car Challenge on Saturday 5 November, including the prototype electric Golf blue-e-motion which won the inaugural event last year.
Lexus posts industry-leading improvement in emissions
The launch of the CT 200h, the world’s first full hybrid premium compact car, has helped Lexus achieve the sharpest fall in average CO2 emissions of any car manufacturer in the UK.
Kia’s green technology advancements
In 2009 a new word entered the Kia lexicon: EcoDynamics. In just 11 characters it sums up Kia’s intention to continue to make cars which are fun to drive, practical, appealing and good value while reducing their impact on the environment. And with the all-new Rio it will reach a remarkable high.
Toyota trio out to clean up on RAC Future Car Challenge
Toyota will be out in force in this year’s RAC Future Car Challenge with a trio of models demonstrating the breadth of its industry-leading technologies for developing cleaner, sustainable transport.