A new electric 3.5 tonne hybrid van with a diesel range-extender promises 232mpg and 31g/km CO2, which is 80 per cent lower than the emissions of current vans.

Mia Electric will launch three vehicles in the UK in May 2012 and all three will qualify for the Government’s ‘Plug-In Car’ and ‘Plug-In Van’ Grants.

The MINI Clubvan Concept will be revealed at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show - the first premium model in the small car-based van segment.

Vauxhall’s new Corsavan ecoFLEX can manage 78.3 mpg along with emissions of just 95 g/km CO2.

The development of a voluntary scheme to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from HGVs and vans has published its first annual report to coincide with Climate Week (21-27 March). 

Just to prove that manufacturers are developing electric vans as well as cars, Ford is displaying a development version of its zero-emission Transit Connect Electric at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show.

The European Parliament has voted to officially adopt a 175 g/km CO2 short term and 147 g/km CO2 long term emissions target for Light Commercial Vehicles (LCVs).

It’s only recently that the CO2 outputs of vans have been quoted, and Vauxhall is now offering low CO2 versions of all its van range with the launch of ecoFLEX Commercial Vehicles.

The Citroen Nemo van has a new Euro 5 1.3 HDi engine which results in 65.7 mpg, and 113 g/km CO2, making it one of the most economical vans you can buy.

Ever wondered what the CO2 impact is from the logistics used to transport goods to you? – well, now there is guidance on how to calculate this.