Latest Green Car News
Motorway Congestion Falls As Number Of Cars Increases
The cost of fuel is causing congestion levels on British motorways to fall at the same time as the overall number of cars on the road increases, according to green breakdown provider, the Environmental Transport Association (ETA).
Recent increases in the cost of petrol and diesel have prompted a 12 per cent reduction in congestion on [...]
Electric cars from mainstream makers? Don’t hold your breath says NICE
London’s electric car company NICE (No Internal Combustion Engine) has the largest range of all-electric cars, commercial vehicles and motor cycles on sale now. But it is warning customers to expect a long wait if they think mainstream manufacturers are about to follow suit.
“It’s easy to get caught up in talk of an electric car [...]
Put your foot down for savings
Drivers will soon have a new weapon in their efforts to become more eco-conscious with the arrival of Nissan’s ECO Pedal.
The ECO Pedal system works by providing a counter push-back control mechanism if activated, every time a driver puts his or her foot on the accelerator. The system detects excess pressure and informs the driver [...]
Green car of the year to be named
The changing face of the automotive industry is reflected through its award ceremonies - and green car of the year titles have become more frequent and more prominent.
Their importance is personified at this year’s Los Angeles Auto Show, where the Green Car of the Year will be announced during Press days on November 20. With [...]
Green Revolution is here
When buyers are looking for greener cars the first place they turn is the internet. Here Really Good Domains reflects on the eco internet explosion.
If you were to rewind back about a year to the spring of 2007 and looked at the number of times internet users searched for the term ‘green cars’ you would see [...]
Motorway road pricing to be trialled
Plans for separate motorway lanes that allow drivers to pay for the privilege of beating congestion are to receive a boost this week the Sunday Times reports.
Ministers are to award contracts to begin trials next year, which could see motorists choosing to pay around £5.00 to use a special toll lane. While the idea seems [...]
Ford aims to be hybrid leader
After some disappointing quarterly results, Ford has made it clear where its future lies - with plans to become the number one hybrid car producer in America next year.
Ford intends to double the number of hybrid cars it offers with hybrid versions of the Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan to be added to the Mercury [...]
Nissan flexes green muscle in Brazil
The global expansion of green cars continues as Nissan has started producing its first passenger cars in Brazil.
The key to Nissan’s arrival in this emerging passenger car market was its ability to respond to local needs by producing its Livina family cars - the Livina and the Grand Livina - with flex-fuel engines. This means [...]
Hydrogen technology races on
The world’s first hydrogen driven motorsport race took place this weekend the BBC report. The Formula Zero championship took place in Rotterdam with go-kart teams from around Europe taking part. Each go-kart was operated by commercial fuel cell technology which converts hydrogen into electricity.
A Spanish team won the award for the fastest lap, but the [...]
Major car makers not cutting emissions fast enough to meet climate targets
Top car manufacturers selling vehicles in the UK and elsewhere in Europe are not cutting carbon dioxide emissions from their vehicles fast enough to meet proposed EU targets, Friends of the Earth said today.
New research published today, revealing average emissions from new cars sold in the EU in 2007 shows that many of the top [...]
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
