Green Cars

Williams Hybrid Power contracts with Porsche for 911 GT3 R Hybrid

Williams Hybrid Power Limited is pleased to confirm that the energy storage system as part of the new Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid, which was announced by Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, has been developed and supplied by Williams Hybrid Power.

Dramatic Vauxhall concept to debut with Meriva at Geneva

Vauxhall will unveil not one, but two cars at this year’s Geneva Motor Show on March 2, with world premieres of the all-new Meriva compact MPV and a futuristic concept car, which is set to boost the company’s credentials as a leader in environmental vehicles.

Hybrid Porsche 911 GT3 R to make world debut in Geneva

A Porsche 911 GT3 R with innovative hybrid drive will be unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show in March, taking the evolution of the iconic sports coupe to new levels in motor sport and opening a new chapter in an illustrious racing record that has witnessed more than 20,000 victories in 45 years.

Kia “Ray” plug-in hybrid concept debuts in Chicago

Kia Motors has unveiled its “Ray” plug-in Hybrid concept at the 2010 Chicago Auto Show, to highlight its innovative fuel-stretching and emissions-cutting technologies.

A new BMW for less than £7

BMW has teamed up with Streetcar, the UK’s largest car club, to give people the chance to drive away in a BMW for as little as £6.95. The innovative deal gives club members the opportunity to experience a BMW 1 Series or 3 Series as and when they wish.

smart is the past and the present CO2 champion

The smart fortwo cdi is maintaining its top position among the most environmentally friendly cars with a combustion engine. The smart fortwo cdi now emits just 86 g/km of CO2 – less than all its competitors.

Volvo reveals DRIVe versions of S80 and V70

Volvo Car UK has revealed 119g/km DRIVe versions of its S80 executive saloon and V70 premium estate, the fourth and fifth body style it's launched delivering CO2 emissions below 120 g/km.

Has Britain got eco driving talent?

Just days since its launch, thousands of entrants are vying to become European eco driving champions in Peugeot’s ECO CUP.

Business fleets focus on fuel costs and emissions

Britain’s business car fleets made impressive progress in reducing their carbon emissions last year, according to the latest figures from the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association.

Honda Insight hybrid even more affordable

Honda's Insight has reaffirmed its status as the most affordable hybrid car on the market with a brand new PCP offer. Customers can now get behind the wheel of the Insight SE for just £199 per month.

New benchmark for electric vehicle fast-charging

Electric vehicle manufacturer THINK has announced that it will work with AeroVironment (NASDAQ: AVAV) (AV), a leading developer and supplier of electric vehicle charging infrastructure, to pursue demonstration and commercial projects using AV’s level III fast-charge system and the THINK City electric vehicle.

Ricardo and Growth Energy collaborate on extreme ethanol optimization

It was announced today at the Washington Auto Show that Ricardo and Growth Energy are to collaborate on a project which will bring together for the first time the shared skills and expertise of a global leader in automotive and clean energy technology with America’s foremost body representing US ethanol.