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London’s new Low Emission Zone

  • November 28, 2011

london-traffic-f.jpgLondon’s new Low Emission Zone (LEZ) comes into effect on 3 January 2012 which requires larger vans, minibuses and other specialist diesel vehicles to meet ‘Euro 3’ emission standards.

Ford is looking for eco-drivers – could that be you?

  • October 31, 2011

ford-focus-econetic-f.jpgFord is looking for a family that practices eco-driving techniques, as well as living an overall green lifestyle – could that be you?

Nissan to launch hybrid, plug-in hybrid and fuel cell

  • October 24, 2011

nissan-leaf-charge.jpgNissan has announced its new six-year environmental plan, Nissan Green Program 2016, and it includes an all-new front-wheel drive hybrid model and an all-new plug-in hybrid model.

BMW wins most sustainable car company award again

  • September 7, 2011

bmw-520d-ed-f.jpgThe BMW Group has once again been named the automotive industry's sector leader in the ranking published by the SAM Group for the Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes (DJSI).

Mercedes greens its dealerships

  • August 4, 2011

mercedes-watford-f.jpgMercedes-Benz Retail Group (MBRG) is reducing its carbon footprint through a new ‘Green Dealer’ initiative, designed to make its retail sites more environmentally-friendly.

Toyota’s solar-powered car production

  • August 1, 2011

toyota-solar-2-f.jpgThe manufacturing of cars has just become greener, thanks to the generation of energy from a huge solar array at Toyota’s Burnaston car plant.

Toyota is the world’s greenest brand

  • July 29, 2011

toyota-prius-3-generations-f.jpgToyota is the world’s greenest brand, according to a new global survey, and the company’s market-leading development of full hybrid technology is a key contributor to Toyota’s strong green performance.

Transport emissions drop over 90% from One Tonne Life project

  • June 17, 2011

volvo-007-one-tonne-house-f.jpg‘One Tonne Life’, a collaboration project between A-hus, Vattenfall, Volvo Cars and other partners, has shown that households could reduce their carbon output from 7.3 tonnes to a stable 2.5 tonnes per person.

Electric charging and biomethane refuelling in Camden

  • May 24, 2011

camden-006-f.jpgCommercial vehicle operators can now use a three-phase electric charging point and a biomethane refuelling facility at Camden Council’s Transport Depot in London. 

Electric cars can make money from the grid

  • May 10, 2011

electric-car-socket-f.jpgA report published today by Ricardo and National Grid shows that up to 10% of the UK’s electricity supply could be provided by electric cars – and owners could get paid for this.