Green Cars
EcoVelocity creates ‘future perfect’ cars
Environmentally-friendly motoring does not have to mean switching to electric or hybrid cars, according to the UK’s biggest eco-friendly motor show, EcoVelocity.
Aston Martin Cygnet enters the Eco-Rally
Aston Martin enters two new Cygnets into the fifth annual Bridgestone Eco-Rally this weekend. In the marque’s debut appearance at the event, the Cygnets will cement their place as the ultimate city cars, a tailor-fit solution for urban driving.
Toyota named “World’s Greenest Brand”
Toyota is the world’s greenest brand, according to a new global survey from the international brand consultancy Interbrand.
Volkswagen brings BlueMotion to EcoVelocity 2011
Visitors to EcoVelocity, the low-carbon motor show being held at Battersea Power Station, London from 8-11 September, will be encouraged by Volkswagen to ‘Think Blue’, as they get up close and personal with some of the company’s latest BlueMotion products, both on the stand and on the track.
Electric black cabs could save 4,000 tonnes of CO2
London could be saved four thousand tonnes of CO2 pollution every week* if all of the Capital’s black cabs were 100% electric, according to the low carbon motor show, EcoVelocity (Sept 8-11).
Toyota and EDF electric vehicle demo posts positive results
Interim findings from Toyota and EDF Energy’s demonstration of the Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) in London give encouraging, real-world data that show the technology can deliver greatly improved fuel efficiency and lower emissions in urban driving.
Low emissions guides make light work of choosing a Volkswagen
Volkswagen Fleet Services has launched two new CO2 emissions price lists, making it simple and quick for a fleet manager or driver to find a car that suits their needs.
Electric vehicle maker THINK resets for a new start
THINK Global AS, a leading manufacturer of pure electric cars, has been purchased by a prominent international technology entrepreneur who is committed to maintaining the company’s key role in global transportation electrification.
EDF reveals latest addition to elelctric vehicle fleet
EDF, the leading electricity producer in Europe, today announces a partnership with fellow London 2012 Sustainability partner, BMW Group, to increase its fleet of electric vehicles (EVs) in the UK by leasing 35 fully electric, London 2012 and EDF branded MINI Es.
EcoVelocity reveals top postcode area for green motoring
Camden, Westminster and Islington are home to the greenest motorists in Britain, according to new research by the low carbon motor festival, EcoVelocity (Sept 8-11).
Britain on the cusp of global leadership in low carbon vehicles
The UK can become a global leader in the development, manufacture and use of low carbon vehicles, but only if there is consistent collaboration and investment from industry, Government and early adopters.
Volvo develops range extenders for electric cars
Volvo is now taking the next step in the company's electrification strategy by producing test cars with Range Extenders - electric cars that are fitted with a combustion engine to increase their effective range.
Largest ‘real world’ electric vehicle trial reveals findings
Mitsubishi have announced in connection with the CABLED trial the findings from 12 months Electric Vehicle (EV) usage throughout the Coventry and Birmingham area.
Axeon to lead electric vehicle battery recycling research
Axeon is one of six British companies to receive a share of nearly £500,000 funding from the Technology Strategy Board for feasibility studies into the recycling and re-use of batteries for hybrid and electric vehicles.
Manchester goes electric
Manchester Electric - a new network of charge points and Pod Centres - will be launched across Greater Manchester this autumn.