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Britain's business car fleets continue reduce their carbon emissions
According to the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA), Britain’s business car fleets made impressive progress in reducing their carbon emissions last year. The BVRLA’s leasing members, who operate a combined fleet of around 1.6 million cars, saw the average CO2 emissions of vehicles brought on fleet in 2009 fall to 144g/km. This represents a fall of about 4% from the 149.9g/km reported for vehicles added to fleets in 2008 and... [more]
Smart fortwo cdi maintains top position among the most environmentally friendly cars with a combustion engine
A high level of environmental friendliness is an innate characteristic of the iconic smart fortwo. The diesel model - the smart fortwo cdi - always underlined this claim with carbon dioxide emissions of just 88 grams per kilometre, the lowest figure worldwide for cars with a combustion engine. Now the smart fortwo is setting a new record with emissions of just 86 g/km, and fuel consumption of 85.6 mpg (combined cycle) in the manual “softip” m... [more]
Punto Evo designed to meet the requirement for smaller more environmentally friendly cars
To cater for customers who are more demanding than ever, the Punto Evo has been designed to meet the requirement for smaller, more environmentally friendly cars that are easier to park and more affordable to run, yet still stylish, safe, comfortable and fun to drive. Fiat has managed this by combining ground-breaking new engines with a healthy dose of technology and features traditionally associated with larger cars. As a dynamic development o... [more]
The new dCi 86-powered Clio is Renault's cleanest production car yet
Renault has announced its cleanest production car yet with the new dCi 86-powered Clio, emitting just 98 grams of CO2 per kilometre. Set to be available in three- and five-door guise, the new versions offer not just reduced guilt driving, but also the promise of lower fuel consumption, at 76.3 mpg (combined cycle, an increase of 12.1 mpg) and a theoretical range of 923 miles between fill-ups. Such figures have been achieved principally thr... [more]
Volkswagen introduces Eos petrol-engined model with BlueMotion technologies
Volkswagen has introduced the first Eos petrol-engined model to feature BlueMotion technologies. The highly efficient 1.4-litre TSI 122 PS BlueMotion Technology Eos model can be ordered, in both S and SE trims, for £20,695 and £21,795 RRP on the road respectively. This addition to the Eos range offers customers a new entry-level 1.4-litre TSI engine that, fitted with a six-speed manual gearbox, produces 122 PS and 147 lbs ft of torque. As see... [more]
Other Green cars and environment news and reviews
Should You Invest In A Green Home? (Investopedia)
Going green is getting a lot of attention. International climate change talks, hybrid cars and concern about the environment have caught the attention of home builders and homebuyers alike.
County Web Site goes ‘green’ (Media Town Talk)
Delaware County Council's Web site will now feature “Green Pages” that will provide residents with information on energy and environmental programs, resources and helpful tips to save energy at the home and workplace.
It's easy to be green (Montreal Gazette)
They're easy ways to do your bit for the environment: Leave the car at home a few times a week, recycle everything you can, and drink from a reusable cup.
Clear Channel's "Green is Good" Environmental Radio Show Provides Environmental Forum for Businesses (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
LOS ANGELES----The Clear Channel Produced “Green is Good” radio show has announced its roster of guests for the month of March, revealing a diverse cross-section of businesses, each taking measures to protect our planet.
Kelly's Parade goes from green to Blue Green (Outer Banks Sentinel)
The Outer Banks no longer has a green parade for the St. Patrick's Celebration.
Lewis: Economic green shoots more like weeds (Denver Post)
Nick Tenant was running an auto detailing business in Detroit when the auto industry collapsed. He grew up in Warren, Mich.
Al Lewis: How Reefer Will Be Going Corporate (Fox News)
In this uncertain environment, it's never a good idea to brag about business.
Congestion busting scheme wins 'Green Oscar' (Crawley Today)
West Sussex County Council Leader, Henry Smith, has praised a Crawley initiative, which helps people to travel to work in a more sustainable way after it scooped a prestigious award. (04/03/2010 16:21:55)
Established Green Builder Marshall Homes First to Embrace PURE energies’ Unique Solar Energy Offering (PRWeb via Yahoo! News)
~Initiative Welcomed by Ontario Minister of Economic Development and Trade; Program Promises to Accelerate Adoption of Solar Energy by Ontario Home Owners~
Compost-vs.-sludge controversy soils city's green efforts (The News Journal)
SAN FRANCISCO -- San Francisco wears its environmental consciousness like a green badge of honor. Residents separate and recycle their food scraps. Streets close to cars so people can walk and bike them.
