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Car buyers want nearly new

Economical and environmental concerns make buyers choose newer cars In a recent survey carried out by Exchange & Mart, it was revealed that 84 per cent of over 1,000 buyers surveyed would like their next car to be less than five years old. This figure has increased since the same survey was carried out in 2007 [...]

If it’s not green, it’s not selling

 The global credit crunch has taken its toll on the automotive industry with the new car market falling by 18.6 per cent during August. However, those being hit the hardest are the manufacturers producing vehicles with the highest levels of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. According to research by Clean Green Cars, the four brands with the [...]

Support for hydrogen power boost

Earlier this week we told you how the European Parliament had adopted a legislative report on hydrogen powered vehicles. Now the decision has received widespread support among the motoring industry. ITM Power, Europe’s largest electrolyser and fuel cell company, with a research and manufacturing facility in Sheffield, welcomed the move as it believes it will simplify [...]

Honda unveils affordable family hybrid concept

Honda has revealed a concept of its affordable family hybrid car, to be displayed at the Paris Motor Show next month. Honda has revealed a concept of its affordable family hybrid car, to be displayed at the Paris Motor Show next month. The production version goes on sale in Spring 2009, and will be priced significantly [...]

Titan Environmental interviewed

Titan Environmental are a pioneer in the manufacture and supply of storage solutions for oil, fuel, lubricants, adblue, chemicals, biofuels and water. Titan’s range of tanks and containers provide the best option for every situation whether domestic, commercial, industrial or agricultural. We spoke to them recently to ask them about the safe storage of biofuels, what [...]

EPSRC seeks information on low carbon vehicle research for LCV-IP Integrated Delivery Programme

The EPSRC, on behalf of the Low Carbon Vehicles Innovation Platform (LCV-IP), has made a call for information on existing research projects of relevance to low carbon vehicles that have involved academic partners. The call aims to highlight the existing ’state of the art’ research of relevance to the LCV-IP, in order to identify the [...]

Car rental company goes green

 There have been many reports in recent weeks about increased demand for green cars from customers hiring vehicles. As a result, several rental companies have been forced to re-evaluate their approach to operations - and one company is attempting to go the extra mile to secure environmentalists’ custom. National Car Rental has committed to a range [...]

Hanover showcase for green concepts

 Another month, another motor show - and yet more green car concepts ready to be introduced to the world. The Hanover International Commercial Vehicle Show will play host to Iveco’s line-up of new vehicles designed to reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. The company has a 3,700sq m stand in Hall 16 of the show where it [...]

Hydrogen powered motor vehicles - supply network essential say MEPs

Parliament adopted a legislative report on hydrogen powered motor vehicles today. MEPs point out that the successful introduction of hydrogen-powered vehicles on the European market will also depend on whether the appropriate hydrogen filling station network can be established in time. The Commission, says the House, should, therefore, look into measures to support the establishment [...]

DIY Hybrid revealed

A do-it-yourself hybrid has been unveiled by U.S design company, Robert Q. Riley Enterprises. The XR3 Hybrid is a two passenger, three wheeled, hybrid capable of 225mpg and a maximum speed of 80mph. Weighing just 671 kilos, the plug-in hybrid, it can drive on battery power alone for up to 40 miles. The car (pictured) is [...]