Green Cars
Renault electrifies Cannes
From 11th to 22nd May, ten Renault fully-electric Fluence Z.E models will be chauffeuring actors and film professionals to the foot of the famous red carpet in Cannes, in style and serenity, and naturally, silence.
Renault toughens qualifying criteria for its eco2 signature
Since 1995, Renault has pursued an environmental policy that seeks to factor in environmental impacts at each stage of a vehicle’s life cycle.
First official Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid test drive in Berlin
The first official road test drive with the unique Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid will take place at the 11th Michelin Challenge Bibendum in Berlin (18-22 May 2011).
Battery leasing will give best whole life costs for electric vehicles
Intelligence revealed by Glass’s, the UK’s leading vehicle valuations expert, shows that battery leasing for electric vehicles is likely to provide whole life costs superior to other commercial approaches.
Volkswagen steps up its use of plug-in hybrid technology
At the 32nd International Vienna Motor Symposium, the Chairman of the Volkswagen Group, Prof. Dr. Martin Winterkorn, announced that the Volkswagen Group will be going into production with a range of important models with plug-in hybrid technology starting in 2013/14.
British Gas electric car tariff takes to the road
Electric car owners could pay as little as 1.25p per mile to power their car under a new tariff announced by British Gas - saving themselves £1,200 a year compared to the cost of petrol.
Toyota consumer’s first choice for hybrid and electric vehicles
When it comes to thinking about who to turn to when it comes to buying a hybrid or electric vehicle, Toyota is the top choice.
Jaguar to build C-X75 hybrid supercar
Jaguar has confirm that it will launch the remarkable C-X75 concept car as an exclusive hybrid supercar.
Peugeot EX1 laps Nordschleife in electric record time
For the first time in its history, Peugeot last weekend attempted to set a record on the Nordschleife track. Stéphane Caillet, driver and tuner-technician from the Company’s Research & Development Centre, was at the wheel of the EX1 Concept Car, which covered the circuit's 20.832 kilometres (12.944 miles), convincingly beating the electric speed record for a lap.
Electric sports performance for RAC Future Car Challenge
With little over a month since the announcement of the second RAC Future Car Challenge taking place on Saturday 05 November this year, the opening list of vehicles taking part reads more like the starting grid of a motor race than a competition for low-energy vehicles.
Green car hire operation expands into South London
Green Motion further expands its UK Network with the opening of its Croydon Location in South London.
Eco car marketplace brings a little green to Gumball 3000
For the launch of the 13th annual Gumball 3000 rally, EcoForecourt.com, the first online marketplace to specialise in the listing of eco cars, has been commissioned by the international supercar rally to help raise the profile of eco transport and add a greener element to an otherwise fuel thirsty entourage.
Pre-book a Citroen C-ZERO test drive at Brighton Festival Fringe
As headline sponsor of this year’s Brighton Festival Fringe, Citroen is offering visitors the opportunity to book a test drive in the Citroen C-ZERO - the brand’s new 100% electric city car - during the festival period.
EcoVelocity at Battersea Power Station
London is to play host to the UK eco motor show, EcoVelocity – a dynamic festival of green motoring packed with the very latest no compromise, hi-tech and ultra low carbon vehicles. The 4-day event runs from Thursday September 8 to Sunday September 11 2011 and will be staged in the grounds of the iconic Battersea Power Station.
Nissan LEAF wins 2011 World Car of the Year
At the New York International Auto Show, the 100-percent electric, zero-emission Nissan LEAF was named 2011 World Car of the Year, edging out the BMW 5-Series and the Audi A8 for the top spot.