Green Cars
Hybrids by the hundred for Lewis Day
In the space of just four years, Lewis Day has built up one of the largest hybrid fleets in the country, numbering more than 250 Toyota Prius.
Toyota and EDF launch plug-in hybrid vehicle leasing programme
Toyota and EDF Energy have launched a three-year leasing programme that brings ultra-low emissions plug-in hybrid vehicle technology to the streets of London.
Mitsubishi i-MiEVs arrive in the North East
Six all-electric Mitsubishi i-MiEVs have arrived in North East England to form the next stage of the groundbreaking low carbon vehicle trials taking place in the region.
Coventry: Low on carbon, high on ambition
Road transport produces a significant proportion of the UK’s CO2 emissions and two-thirds of that comes from cars. Despite all the reduction targets and ingenuity from automotive manufacturers, if we continue to put more cars on the road and those cars continue to do more miles, the net effect will not be the reduction in overall CO2 emissions that appears essential for the future of mankind.
Ampera E-REVs up for UK’s longest EV road trip
Tuesday June 22 will mark a turning point in UK automotive history when a Vauxhall Ampera E-REV (Extended-Range Electric Vehicle) undertakes the longest single journey by an electric car on British roads.
Get on the road to greener motoring
Britain’s congested roads, combined with increased fuel prices, changes in Vehicle Excise Duty and the impact of the recession means eco-motoring makes sense for motorist’s wallets, as well as the planet.
THINK and the BBC lead a convoy of EVs through Oslo
Traffic on the streets around Oslo’s historic national parliament echoed to the sound of silence today as a convoy of over 60 electric vehicles (EVs) paraded through the city to celebrate EV culture in Norway.
The ‘new car’ experience
Nissan has invited nearly 500 people to experience the world’s first mass-production, 100% electric, zero-emission car – Nissan LEAF - at the company’s Oppama test track in a world-exclusive preview from June 11-19, 2010.
BBC electric ride is go
At 1100hrs (BST) this morning, the pioneering BBC Electric Drive documentary team left Broadcasting House in London on their epic drive around Europe in an electric vehicle (EV).
Renault - A driving force behind sustainable mobility for all
Renault is taking a pioneering stance on the issue of sustainable mobility for all. Its brand signature 'Drive the Change' symbolises the Company’s ongoing bid to reduce the ecological footprint of vehicles through their complete lifecycle, from their design and production, to their use on the road and at the end of life.
Europe’s first volume production hybrid built in Britain
Toyota’s decision to build its new Auris Hybrid in Britain is a tremendous vote of confidence both in its UK operations and in British car manufacturing. Being given the opportunity to produce the first volume hybrid vehicle to be made in Europe is a source of great pride for all Toyota Manufacturing UK (TMUK) employees.
BBC to drive around Europe in an electric vehicle
Scandinavian electric vehicle (EV) maker, THINK, exclusively provided a brand new THINK City to the BBC this week, which has hired the vehicle for a pioneering documentary following the first drive of an EV around Europe, entitled BBC Electric Ride.
Chevrolet and OnStar train emergency services for EV technology
In celebration of U.S. National Safety Month, Chevrolet has joined with OnStar and leading national emergency service organizations to announce the first automotive manufacturer-sponsored training program on electric vehicles.
Mercedes-Benz and smart dealers take the lead on EVs
Mercedes-Benz and smart are preparing for the widespread uptake of electric vehicles (EVs) in the UK by beginning the installation of recharging points across their dealer networks.
Urgent need to tackle EV battery ownership issues
The new breed of electric vehicles (EVs) soon to be launched in the UK will have residual values well below those of rival petrol and diesel models, unless manufacturers properly address customer concerns regarding battery life and performance.