Green Cars
Green Fleet honours Elektromotive MD
Elektromotive’s Managing Director, Calvey Taylor-Haw, has been honoured with Green Fleet’s 2009 ‘Outstanding Achievement Award’ in recognition of his promotion of zero-emissions motoring in the UK and overseas.
Green is Go at Green Motor Expo
Camden businesses and residents including TV presenter Gail Porter discovered a wide range of green transport options at Regent’s Place last week.
From Sky Blues to green miles
A break in the clouds to reveal blue skies over the city of the ‘Sky Blues’ proved a good omen for 37 ‘green’ drivers taking part in the 2009 ALD Automotive/Total ECO 10 MPG Marathon this week - with the winning vehicle achieving almost 100 miles per gallon.
Scrappage scheme will have environmental benefits
There has been criticism of the extension of the car scrappage scheme on the grounds that it is subsidising people who would have bought a car anyway. Critics claim it is an expensive way of saving CO2.
Brighton on the charge
Brighton is set to become the UK’s most electric vehicle (EV)-friendly city outside London, with plans to install 20 Elektrobay roadside charging stations over the coming year.
Scrappage scheme extension should lead to green investment
Leading green car guide, TheGreenCarWebsite.co.uk cautiously welcomed the news that the scrappage scheme is to be extended.
Green Motion supports Green Fleet Capital Arrive and Drive
Green Motion, the pioneers of low CO2 car and van rental, is pleased to support, for the third year running, Green Fleet’s Capital Arrive and Drive event at the Guild Hall, London.
GM India and Reva announce electric vehicle partnership
General Motors India and Reva Electric Car Company have announced in New Delhi the signing of an agreement to cooperate in the development of electric vehicles for the India market.
Jaguar Land Rover plans greener and sustainable business
Jaguar Land Rover have confirmed a new business plan designed to increase its global competitiveness significantly, drive growth and sustained profitability, and respond to the challenges of climate change.
Delphi helps vehicle manufacturers reduce CO2 emissions
New developments in the area of fuel injection systems, ignition, valve train and ancillary systems from Delphi Corporation will help European manufacturers of gasoline engines meet growing demands for reduced CO2 and other tailpipe emissions without the cost and risk of radically different technologies.
Green Motion comes to Leicester
Green Motion, the UK’s first and only green vehicle hire company has opened for business in the centre of Leicester, adjacent to the Holiday Inn Hotel, completely refurbishing the former St Nicholas Circle petrol site which has laid in disrepair for some eight years.
MPs lobbied to back vision for zero-emissions motoring
In a bid to increase cross-party political support for a shift towards zero-emissions motoring in the UK, Brighton-based Elektromotive is collaborating with car giant General Motors (GM) to educate MPs about emerging electric vehicle (EV) technologies and the need for a nationwide infrastructure of recharging stations.
Electric supercharging for low cost low carbon vehicles
One of the most cost effective steps that can be taken by vehicle manufacturers to reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions is to fit an electric supercharger in combination with smaller petrol (gasoline) or diesel engines and taller gearing says Controlled Power Technologies.
Latest 2010 US cars over 6% greener than 2009 models
Environmental car data released by WhatGreenCar shows that the latest 2010 range of new cars available in the US is 6.6% greener than the 2009 Model Year (MY) range.
Mazda leads the way in cutting emissions
Mazda is one of Europe’s leading brands in lowering the CO2 emissions of its cars, says a recent report by the European Federation for Transport and Environment. The report is based on the EU car CO2 monitoring mechanism database for 2008.