Green Cars
Transport Minister opens green charging facility at Ceme
The Transport Minister, Norman Baker MP, has opened a new solar assisted electric vehicle charging facility at the Centre of Engineering and Manufacturing Excellence (CEME) in Rainham, East London.
UK wants ‘all emission’ labels on cars
Motorists want a clear idea about the environmental impact of the cars they drive, according to the latest research from TheGreenCarWebsite.co.uk.
How’s this for a charging point?
Unlike most electric cars, the only time a Chevrolet Volt really needs a charge attached to it is when you buy it in the first place!
Metro’s EcoVelocity to feature Europe’s fastest electric vehicle
The Bluebird Electric, Europe’s fastest electric vehicle, will feature at Metro’s green motor festival EcoVelocity on 8-11 September at Battersea Power Station*.
Drivers more likely to go electric if UK had extra charging posts
Two thirds of motorists (65.7 per cent) say they would be more likely to buy an electric vehicle (EV) if charging posts were readily available at roadsides and in car parks across the UK.
World’s greenest rally car banned for being too fast
It’s a 100 miles per gallon automatic hybrid eco-car, yet it’s been banned from rallying for being too fast!
Renault Fluence Z.E. UK prices announced
After announcing UK pricing for its Kangoo Van Z.E. and Twizy in recent months, Renault’s electric vehicle charge continues in earnest with confirmation of the cost for the first version of the third model in its zero-emission family, Fluence Z.E. – the UK’s most affordable electric car.
Renault to offer Z.E. range test drives at Company Car in Action
The Company Car in Action show is set for some French flair combined with eco chic when Renault displays an impressive 22-vehicle range at the Millbrook Proving Ground from 28th to 29th June 2011.
Cars are getting greener
Today’s cars generate 14 per cent of all CO2 emissions in the UK, marginally less than in 2000, despite an increase of 4 million cars on the road according to Energy use and CO2 emissions, the latest motoring facts report from road safety charity the IAM.
Audi A1 cleans up even more thoroughly
The price of progress in the Audi A1 1.6 TDI falls even further from this week as an even more fuel efficient version of the frugal premium sub-compact hatchback shrugs off road tax and the London congestion charge through a lower 99g/km CO2 output.
Tube 50% dearer than travelling by chauffeur-driven Phantom
Celebrity owners of the £250,000 Rolls Royce Phantom such as David Beckham, Simon Cowell and Alan Sugar pay less to travel through central London than users of London transport; tube fares can be 50 per cent more expensive than being chauffeured by Phantom over the same distance, according to the Environmental Transport Association (ETA).
Beaulieu ‘plugs in’ to the electric revolution
Beaulieu, home of the National Motor Museum, has become one of the first sites in Hampshire to join a new Government initiative that aims to encourage the uptake of electric vehicle technologies.
Mitsubishi supports calls to suspend VAT on electric vehicles
Mitsubishi Motors in the UK has announced its full support for motoring journalist Quentin Willson and the RAC, who are calling for the government to suspend VAT on all pure-electric vehicles (EVs).
EDF to provide EV recharging solutions to Peugeot and Citroen
EDF Energy, Britain’s largest producer of low carbon electricity, is partnering with Peugeot UK and Citroen UK to offer residential and fleet customers electric vehicle (EV) recharging products and services with the sale of every Peugeot iOn or Citroen C-Zero.
NISMO LEAF Race Car set for first ever demo at Le Mans 24hr
Nissan has announced that the first ever public demonstration of the Nissan LEAF NISMO RC will be at LE MANS VERS LE FUTUR. This is a support event for the 79th running of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, which takes place June 11-12.