Green Cars
More car buyers aware of impact of CO2 emissions
A new survey of UK car dealers from HPI reveals the growing influence of CO2 emissions on consumer car buying decisions. There is a 52% increase of dealers confirming that CO2 emissions influence customers’ purchasing decision in 2010, compared to 2007.
Nissan begins deliveries of LEAF to British customers
Nissan has begun deliveries of the first 100% electric, mass produced, affordable family car, the Nissan LEAF, to customers in the UK.
Peugeot cleans up with Fleet News Award and EV supply deal
Peugeot has added to its prominent cabinet display of silverware collected over the last year with perhaps one of the most important awards in the calendar - the Fleet News 2011 Awards ‘Green Fleet Manufacturer of the Year’ accolade.
MINI E UK Field Trial switches off
The MINI E UK Field Trial which has been researching and analysing the use of fully electric MINIs on UK roads since December 2009 has come to an end today. The 40 ‘pioneers’, who are the second set of participants in the trial handed back their MINI Es at an event at MINI Plant Oxford.
Top 10 'eco-driving' tips
An innovative eco-driving simulator programme that monitors how your driving style affects the amount of fuel you use is helping businesses save money as well as cutting carbon emissions.
£10m funding for three low carbon vehicle R&D projects
The Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) is providing £10 million for three major projects to address fundamental research questions in developing low carbon vehicles, Business Minister Mark Prisk announced today.
British Gas plugged into UK’s first fully electric car
British Gas and Nissan have announced that British Gas is the preferred supplier of vehicle charging points for Britain's first affordable, practical 100% electric car - the Nissan Leaf.
Mass adoption of electric vehicles still some distance away
Despite rising fuel prices, the mass adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) is still some distance away, is the finding of a new study by Deloitte, the business advisory firm.
Citroen launches EV Network as C-ZERO deliveries reach UK
With first C-ZERO deliveries now underway, the Government’s Plug-in Car Grants in place and new car buyer interest in EVs at an all time high, Citroen is already well placed for success as one of the first European manufacturers to introduce an all-electric car into the UK market.
Three million Toyota hybrids… and counting
Worldwide cumulative sales of Toyota hybrid vehicles have topped the three million mark, with 3.03 million recorded by the end of February this year.
HARMAN help create the world’s first social networking vehicle
HARMAN, the premium global audio and infotainment group, is lending its most innovative connectivity and audio solutions to help create the world’s first social networking vehicle – the Rinspeed BamBoo electric concept car.
Toyota’s EV Prototype charges in
Toyota’s EV Prototype makes its European debut at the Geneva motor show as the latest model in an electric vehicle research and development programme that began 40 years ago.
Kia to join the Clean Energy Partnership
As part of its global activities in the development and promotion of fuel cell vehicles, Kia Motors intends to join the Clean Energy Partnership in 2011.
Ford Fiesta Econetic vans help engineering firm go green
Imperial Commercials Halesowen recently sold 3 Fiesta Econetic vans to Lift & Engineering Services. The vehicles were purchased with a view to reducing their emission capacity in and around town and city centres throughout the UK. This is in line with the new government guidelines which state by 2011, all larger organisations with high emission vehicles will be unable to access these areas.
Mitsubishi i-MiEV earns 4-star Euro NCAP rating
When first launched in Japan in July 2009, the Mitsubishi i-MiEV became the first electric car in regular series production from a major manufacturer, available to world markets.