Latest Green Car News
Electrics get North American boost
Good news for electric vehicles across the Atlantic thanks to new regulations issued by the Canadian transportation agency allowing truck versions of the low speed vehicles to be driven on Canadian roads with speed limits up to 50km per hour (31mph).
Previously low speed electric trucks were not permitted on Canadian roads, primarily because of their [...]
Hydrogen refuelling station opens
The expansion of hydrogen fuel continues as another US state welcomes a refuelling station.
The first hydrogen refuelling station in Missouri has just opened in Rolla. It is located at the Missouri University of Science and Technology’s E3 Commons Development and is supplied by Linde. Linde is supplying fuel cell-grade gaseous hydrogen on behalf of the [...]
Survey reveals Brits really care about the environment
A recent survey has revealed how concerned British people are for the environment and how we are looking to decrease their environmental impact.
The Touch Points2 survey commisioned by IPA (Institute of Practitioners in Advertising) and published last month reveals that:
• 62 per cent of adults are concerned about their impact on the environment.
• 85 per cent of adults make a [...]
Green Motion, the low CO2 vehicle rental company gains the accolade of membership of the BVRLA
Green Motion - Britain’s low CO2 vehicle rental company - today was welcomed as the latest member of the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA).
Following Green Motion’s launch the company applied for membership of the BVRLA and following careful review by the association membership has been granted. Founder of Green [...]
Green cars the Kia for Hyundai future
The green car race continues and now South Korean manufacturer Hyundai-Kia has expressed its desire to get in on the act.
According to a statement made on Monday, the Hyundai-Kia Automotive Group will pour $1.1billion into research and development this year, and will hire around 4,500 new staff in an effort to make South Korea one [...]
Peugeot gets green touch
It’s nearly time for new car registrations to be launched in the UK and car manufacturers are happily boasting of their vehicles’ credentials ahead of their launch. The focus is unsurprisingly being placed on the greener aspects of a car’s performance - and the new Peugeot 407 is no exception.
There are a number of exterior [...]
Free guide to safer cycling from GEM Motoring Assist
Dramatically increasing motoring costs and the length of time journeys across town can take is making cycling an increasingly more popular way of transport. It has become a healthy activity promoted by politicians such as David Cameron and Britain’s success in Olympic competition has given it an even higher profile. Not forgetting to mention, that [...]
Rap for Shell over ‘misleading’ advert
A complaint made against Shell for advert claiming that its oil sands production in Canada and an U.S refinery expansion were “sustainable” has been upheld by ASA (Advertising Standards Authority).
The advertisement run just once, entitled “We invest today’s profits in tomorrow’s solutions” received a complaint from WWF (World Wide Fund For Nature) on the grounds [...]
Production begins on new Fiesta
Staff, at the Cologne Stamping and Assembly plant in Cologne, Germany, has begun work on the production of the all-new Ford Fiesta - which is being seen as the first in a portfolio of global small cars.
The new Fiesta range will be one of Ford’s greenest offerings yet. Choices will include a four 16-valve Duratec [...]
Review calls for green car boost
Australia’s car industry has been placed under the microscope in recent weeks - and the conclusion has put the emphasis firmly on the development of green cars.
The report was undertaken by former Victoria premier Steve Bracks and has recommended a doubling of the $1,000 for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) tanks to be fitted on to [...]
Company Car Tax in 2008/9
Including details of the 2009 vehicle excise duty reform. Are you paying the right company car tax in 2008/9?
The announcement of a major reform of vehicle excise duty in April 2009, the introduction of a new 10% banding for benefit-in-kind tax (13% for diesels), plus a rise to £16,900 in the Government set charge for fuel benefit charge calculation are some of the key points in Budget 2008.
Electric cars
Electric cars were once expected to be the ultimate travelling option of the 21st Century only to be maligned when initial efforts such as the Ford Think failed to earn a sizeable share of the UK market. However, with further technological advancements, electric cars are once again emerging as a viable alternative to the fuel guzzling and polluting vehicles that most of us drive today.
Hybrid cars
The number of hybrid cars available in the UK is on the increase although they are still not as readily available as it is hoped they will be in the long term. Here is a list of some of the hybrid cars currently available in the UK – click on the links to find out more:
There are also several hybrid cars available in other markets:
Here is a list of some of the hybrid cars that are coming soon:
BMW EfficientDynamics
Auto Start-Stop – The engine stops whenever the car comes to rest and is taken out of gear, restarting the second the clutch is depressed - read all about BMW EfficientDynamics by clicking on the following link - A quick guide to BMW EfficientDynamics technologies
The top 10 green cars
Our list of the top ten green cars will put you on the right road to reducing your emissions while still driving in style and comfort.
Top 10 green cars
The most economical green cars
One of the major benefits of owning and running green cars is the increased fuel economy that they are able to offer. Green cars such as the Volkswagen Polo BlueMotion and Seat Ibiza Ecomotive are now able to return more than 70 miles to the gallon and have the added bonus of very low CO2 emissions. We look at the green cars that offer the most miles per gallon and have broken down the results into the following categories: saloons, hatchbacks, estates, coupes, cabrios, people carriers and 4x4s.
The most economical green cars
