Green Cars
Green Motion exhibits at Eco2 Transport show
Green Motion, the double award winning, low CO2 car and van rental company is exhibiting at this year’s Eco2 Transport show at Earls Court, London.
i-MiEV helps promote electric vehicle charging network
The Mitsubishi i-MiEV is being used to help promote the Mayor Boris Johnson’s electric vehicle charging network, Source London, which is to go live in Spring 2011.
Nissan Leaf named ‘Green Car of the Year’ 2010
It may not yet be on the roads, but the Nissan Leaf has already received a sought-after industry award.
Fisker Karma to make North American debut at LA Auto Show
The first factory-built Fisker Karma, the first and only true electric vehicle with extended range, will make its North American debut at the Los Angeles International Auto Show November 17-28.
Proton wins Best Range Extender EV in Future Car Challenge
Malaysian car manufacturer PROTON, which has a franchise portfolio of 101 dealerships throughout the UK, has had cause to celebrate having won the ‘Best Range Extender Electric Vehicle’ category with its Proton Exora Extended Range Electric Vehicle in the inaugural Brighton to London Future Car Challenge.
Ford's success at 2010 Future Car Challenge
The Ford Fiesta Van ECOnetic was 'Most Economic Light Commercial Vehicle', achieving a fuel consumption of 78.6mpg, on the first RAC Future Car Challenge.
Toyota RAV4 EV concept at Los Angeles Auto Show
Toyota will take the wraps off a new electric vehicle at the Los Angeles Auto Show next week, the RAV4 EV Concept.
THINK City – the most versatile electric vehicle in the world
As electric vehicles increase in popularity, many are finding that the cars can be used for more than just day-to-day commuting. In fact, the THINK City – already the world’s best-selling electric car – has established itself as the most versatile too.
Peugeot’s electric i0n wins another award
The Peugeot i0n was chosen over twenty other low emission vehicles, short listed for their low environmental impact, and makes it the third award the car has won in Germany this year.
Vauxhall Ampera charges from Brighton to London
Vauxhall celebrated over a hundred years of innovation this weekend as two of its landmark cars took part in challenges that illustrate the company’s history as a pioneer of new technology.
Volkswagen wins RAC Future Car Challenge
A Volkswagen Golf blue-e-motion prototype electric car is the overall winner of the inaugural Future Car Challenge. The car also won its category, Most Economic and Environment Friendly Regular Passenger EV.
Proton Exora hybrid bags award at Brighton-to-London rally
Proton's Exora Extended Range EV won an award in the best range extended electric vehicles category during the inaugural Brighton to London future car rally on Saturday, giving a boost to the company's effort in the production of eco-friendly cars.
Green Motion goes zero emissions with Nissan Leaf
Today marks another milestone for Green Motion car rental. They’ve confirmed that through agreements with Nissan Motors GB that they will be the first car and van hire company in the UK to purchase and operate the world’s first full production zero emission vehicle - the Nissan LEAF.
THINK City powers Europe’s largest EV car sharing scheme
The THINK City, the world best selling electric car, is the lead EV in the Move About car sharing scheme. The pioneering programme was launched in 2009 in Oslo and has just signed up its 1000th member.
Ricardo wins Green Innovation award
Leading engineering firm and expert in the development of drivetrains and engine solutions, Ricardo, has been selected to win the prestigious ‘Green Innovation’ award.