The UK government has made a dramatic slow-down on its biofuel targets set for motor fuel. Transport Minister, Andrew Adonis has today announced plans to reduce the yearly obligation for the Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation (RTFO) to allow for the development more environmentally sustainable biofuels. The announcement comes following the publication of a consultation to discuss the finding of the Gallagher Review. The review published in February, sought to address concerns that biofuel ... read more

The AA expects we will become a nation of car sharers following latest research conducted by AA Insurance. Almost half (47 per cent) of the population are now considering car sharing according to the AA’s  research, despite only one in ten (11 per cent) people admitting to currently doing so more than once week. And petrol seems to be the key reason – 51 per cent say that they are more likely to consider car sharing now because of high fuel costs. Furthermore, 60 per cent of the 5.5 ... read more

According to research by the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM), you can save up to £2 of fuel per week by simply reversing your car into a parking space, so you drive away forwards. As well as positioning your vehicle into a safer position to pull away, there are many benefits to both your vehicle, and your pocket. New data from the IAM Motoring Trust shows it takes an average five year old car a minute and a half for the engine to warm up and the most efficient way to warm it up is by ... read more

INEOS world’s third largest chemicals company and a leading manufacturer of petrochemicals, specialty chemicals and oil products has developed the technology to produce commercial quantities of bio ethanol fuel from landfill waste. INEOS Bio, a subsidy who are responsible for the development,  claims that this second generation bio ethanol reduces greenhouse gases from car use by 90%. It can be manufactured from biodegradeable household waste instead of edible food crops. “This is a ... read more

Date: 17 June 2008 Time: 9.30am - 5.00pm Location: University of Southampton Contact: Roy Williamson - roy.williamson@envirobusiness.co.uk Price: Free This one day seminar is focussed on the use of algae as a sustainable fuel. The event will bring together: - Research expertise in the fields of biology, processing and combustion - SMEs developing and deploying products, for cultivating algae through to oil extraction - Corporates seeking to engage and develop supply chains for sustainable ... read more