Green Cars
Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-in Hybrid EV start of sales in Europe
Mitsubishi starts retail sales of its pioneering Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (or “PHEV”) with the first units reaching The Netherlands – the designated launch country in Europe - after production commenced late August at MMC’s Okazaki plant, near Nagoya.
Volkswagen and Ecotricity offer green energy package to customers
Volkswagen Group has signed a partnership deal with green energy supplier, Ecotricity, to provide a 100 per cent green energy offer to all customers purchasing an electric-powered vehicle from one of the Group brands.
Ford builds two millionth fuel-efficient EcoBoost engine
Ford has celebrated a manufacturing milestone for its fuel-saving EcoBoost engines: Two million have been produced globally since the 2009 launch of the engine line.
New Ampera pricing energises the electric car market
In its mission to make electric mobility more widely available, Vauxhall has reduced its revolutionary Ampera extended-range electric vehicle by £3,500, to a starting price of £28,750 on-the-road, inclusive of the Government's £5,000 grant.
New Ford Focus Electric boosts power of choice
The Ford Focus Electric is now on sale in the UK, complementing the company’s awards-winning line-up of fuel efficient petrol and diesel powered vehicles.
The revolutionary BMW i3 makes its debut at LCV2013
The BMW i3, the world’s first premium-segment car designed from the ground up to be powered by an electric drive system, is on show at LCV2013, Millbrook, ahead of its first appearance to the wider public at next week’s 65th International Motor Show in Frankfurt.
New Ford Focus electric leads green charge at Low Carbon Vehicle 2013
Ford’s first zero-emission family car will star at the Low Carbon Vehicle Event 2013 which opens this week at Millbrook Proving Ground in Bedfordshire.
Nissan 360: Nissan LEAF to the rescue
Law enforcement teams, firefighters and medics across Europe are adopting Nissan LEAF - the world's most popular electric vehicle - as a key frontline emergency support vehicle.
Volkswagen e-Golf and e-up! to premiere at Frankfurt Show
In a double world premiere, Volkswagen will be presenting two new and extremely efficient electric cars at the International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt (10th to 22nd September): the e-up! and e-Golf.
The Mercedes-Benz S 500 Plug-in Hybrid - 94.2 MPG
The third hybrid model of the new S-Class, the S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID, sets new benchmarks with regard to efficiency as well as drive-system and climate comfort.
Nissan Leaf first 100% electric vehicle to join Motability Scheme
The new Nissan LEAF has become the first 100% electric vehicle to join the Motability Scheme, allowing the scheme’s 620,000 current users the opportunity to explore zero emission motoring.
Lex Autolease delivers 100th electric vehicle
Lex Autolease, UK fleet management company, has reached a milestone in the provision of alternative fuel vehicles with the delivery of its 100th plug in electric vehicle.
45 years old and doing it the green way
Leamington Spa based, building services design consultants, Greenway & Partners are proud to announce 45 years in business, and to mark this milestone birthday the Company has chosen this occasion to re-launch its image with a new green initiative and new addition to the team - Zoe.
Toyota connects with industry partners to bring power to the people
At the same time as it continues to bring advanced, low emissions plug-in hybrid vehicles to the marketplace, Toyota knows their success will rely on customers having easy access to safe and convenient recharging points.
The all-electric BMW i3
BMW's brand new all-electric i3 is not just a car but a game-changer in terms of sustainability, production processes and keeping people connected.