Latest Green Car News
Now even F1 is going green
While most of the attention at this weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix will be on Lewis Hamilton’s quest to become world champion, it’s worth paying attention to the tyres that he and his fellow Formula One (F1) racing drivers will be utilising.
F1 cars will be using green-approved tyres in an effort to promote a green campaign [...]
France throws weight behind green cars
Its one matter to say the right things, but it’s another altogether to put your money where your mouth is. However, French President Nicholas Sarkozy is anxious to prove his support for green cars by earmarking €400 million for the development of electric and hybrid vehicles.
He made the announcement during a trip to the Paris [...]
Chevrolet study proves eco-driving works
Cost-conscious motorists can save over £300 a year by adopting a more economical approach to their driving, a study by Chevrolet proves.
The company entered two identical Aveo 1.4 LT 5-dr hatchbacks in the annual MPG Marathon to compare the fuel economy of a car driven normally, and one driven with an environmentally aware approach.
Over a [...]
Honda Civic Hybrid now award-winning
Honda’s Civic Hybrid scooped Green Gadget of the Year at T3 magazine’s annual awards ceremony last night.
Voted by T3 readers themselves, it was the Civic Hybrid’s low emissions and excellent fuel economy that won them over.
The Civic Hybrid’s innovative petrol-electric drivetrain enables it to achieve excellent fuel economy of 61.4mpg and low CO2 emissions of [...]
REVA plans European expansion
Following REVA’s appointment of Keith Johnston as president of European operations, the Bangalore-based company is now pressing ahead with its planned European-wide distribution drive for its REVA electric car.
Building on the test market successes of the REVA in Bangalore and the REVA G-Wiz in London – with approximately 1,000 of this now-iconic EV [...]
Hydrogen fuelled bus earns university shortlist for Times prize
The University of Glamorgan has been shortlisted for a top prize thanks to the development of a hydrogen-fuelled bus.
Glamorgan student, Jonathan Williams and supervising Professor Guoping Liu developed the 16 passenger bus to run on a hydrogen fuel cell which generates electricity and charges high-efficiency batteries to operate the vehicle. The bus also makes us [...]
Britain’s worst learners win with Myvi
Green car, the Perodua Myvi is set to star as a prize on a new series of ‘Britain’s Worst Learner’. A group of eighteen learner driver attempt to pass their driving test in a bid to win the car and shed their image as poor drivers.
Instructed by family members, the learners attempt to pass a [...]
Skoda to launch green cars
How do you double the price of a Skoda? Fill up the tank! Have you got a wing mirror for a Skoda? OK, seems like a fair swap…
Remember the days when Skoda was the laughing stock of the motoring world? Well for more than a decade, Skoda has been reinventing its image and has firmly [...]
Zero emission transport takes step forward
Zero emission transport has made huge strides in France as car manufacturer Renault and energy company EDF Energy signed an agreement to create a large-scale, zero emissions individual transport and travel system to begin life in France.
The partnership’s objective is to establish electric cars as a viable and attractive solution for customers as the Renault [...]
Land Rover showcases green technology
Land Rover is unlikely to be at the top of many people’s lists when they think about green cars, but the manufacturer is making a concerted effort to reduce emissions with an industry leading carbon dioxide (CO2) offset initiative in the rapidly expanding Middle Eastern market.
The programme balances emissions from the first 72,000km of customer [...]
An interview with the NICE Car Company
The NICE Car Company offers impartial advice and the best range of zero-emission, electric vehicles in Europe. If you are looking for environmentally-friendly vehicles then NICE Car Company is there to help you make the right choice - from electric cars, electric trucks, electric vans and electric minibuses to our range of electric bikes and electric scooters including the Vectrix Scooter. Julian Wilford, the co-founder of the NICE Car Company kindly spoke to us September 2008.
Julian Wilford interview - September 2008
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
Barry Shrier is the charismatic and passionate promoter of entrepreneurial innovation - he is also the founder and CEO of Liberty Electric Cars. Liberty Electric Cars was established to respond to the rapidly expanding demand for zero and low emission cars. The company is investing £30 million in the re engineering of large luxury cars and 4×4s into emission-free, high performance electric vehicles. TheGreenCarWebsite.co.uk speaks to Barry about the recent exclusive agreement reached with ecurie 25 and asks for his thoughts on pedestrian safety, the Eden Project's 'Green Car Show' if whether or not he believes that electricity is a viable solution to fossil fuels.
The Quiet Car Company® are a Lymington based company based on the south coast of England. The Quiet Car Company has a dream of making transport cleaner, cheaper and fun. Vaughan Richmond spoke to TheGreenCarWebsite.co.uk in September 2008.
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.
More companies are turning to green company cars as a solution to rising motoring costs with research suggesting that more environmentally friendly company cars could save UK firms a collective £3bn a year. So what makes green company cars so attractive and should you consider them for your business? This guide will show you some of the options on the market and explain how you can make the savings work for you.
It’s a widely held myth that ‘green’ driving is more expensive than regular cars with petrol or diesel engines. It’s easy to see the reasoning behind it: everyone’s still driving cars with regular engines - and this ‘green’ technology is all relatively new - so surely it must be more expensive?
The Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Style has been awarded the most prestigious award at the first-ever What Car? Green Awards. The Ford Focus’s impressive credentials saw it beat off 23 other contenders to take the top accolade, in categories ranging from green supermini to green sports car.
You’ve probably heard of pay-as-you-go mobile phones - you may even have one - but could the same philosophy be applied to vehicles? The success of car clubs across the UK suggests the answer is ‘yes’ and now there are a number of green car clubs emerging specifically targeting drivers that want to save cash and the environment. This guide to green car clubs will introduce you to the concept.
What is Eco-Driving? This guide to Eco-Driving will help you find practical steps that you can make today to reduce your carbon emissions as well as insight into alternative fuels and vehicle techology.
According to the Energy Saving Trust's report published in April 2007, a company with 100 vehicles could be saving £90,000 a year by implementing green fleet policies.
Top 5 green driving tips
- Change gear early
- Use air conditioning sparingly
- Do not use car as mobile office - no weight
- Do not use car for short journeys
- Always keep tyres inflated to correct pressure
