Green cars and environment news articles 
Volkswagen Fleet Services makes it simple for a fleet manager to find a car that suits their needs
Volkswagen’s first fleet price guide based on CO2 emissions was launched in 2009, detailing all the cars in the company’s range with a carbon dioxide output of under 160 g/km. It included information on P11D values and corresponding Benefit in Kind tax implications and proved a useful tool for both fleet managers designing choice lists based on emissions, as well as drivers keen to select an appropriate vehicle for their requirements and budget.... [more]
Today's cars generate less CO2 emissions than in 2000 despite an increase of 4 million cars on the road
Total UK emissions are forecast to increase but those from cars are set to continue falling. While carbon emissions from all forms of road transport continue to rise, the rate from cars fell from 196 grams of CO2 per km in 1997 to 174 grams CO2 per km in 2008. According to the latest motoring facts report from the IAM, today's cars generate 14 per cent of all CO2 emissions in the UK, marginally less than in 2000, despite an increase of 4 mill... [more]
Ford's Focus ECOnetic to deliver ultra-low CO2 emissions
The new Ford Focus ECOnetic, which debuting at the Amsterdam Motor Show and goes on sale in the UK early next year, will establish a new industry benchmark for fuel efficiency in the popular compact class. The new Focus ECOnetic will leverages a host of advanced technologies that are expected to make it more fuel efficient than any other compact vehicle on the road today in Europe, including diesel, petrol and hybrid powered vehicles. Focus... [more]
Green hybrid-power buses spread water-saving message in Manchester
In addition to burning less fuel and creating lower levels of emissions, Manchester’s hybrid electric buses have been helping the environment in more ways than one in recent weeks. The eco-friendly buses have also been spreading a water-saving message thanks to an advertising campaign for United Utilities. The ‘You spot it, we’ll stop it’ campaign to promote the United Utilities Leakline was the result of a team effort between the water compan... [more]
Growing influence of CO2 emissions on consumer car buying decisions
According to a new survey of UK car dealers from HPI, there is a 52% increase of dealers confirming that CO2 emissions influence customers’ purchasing decision in 2010, compared to 2007, thus confirming the growing influence of CO2 emissions on consumer car buying decisions. With the growing focus on carbon emissions, many dealers are choosing to download the HPI CO2Certificate, which can provide customers with clear ‘at a glance’ information ... [more]
Other Green cars and environment news and reviews
Detroit unsure over the future of green cars
The US auto industry remains unsold over the future of "green cars" such as electrics and hybrids, as carmakers struggle with the first steps in a market most agree shows promise over the long term.
COLUMN: Going ‘green’ can make you see red
NANAIMO – I guess there’s ‘green’ in terms of the environment and there’s ‘green’ in terms of saving cash.
Soffe Finds the Green in “Going Green”
The M.J. Soffe Company, a leading manufacturer of active apparel for teens and young adults, has embarked on an aggressive energy efficiency project at its Fayetteville, NC headqua
New California air-quality rules would dramatically increase green cars on the road
The California Air Resources Board is meeting in Los Angeles today to consider new rules that would more than triple the number of green cars on the road.
Ford Travels Green Path with Electric Cars
Reducing automobile emissions is a major goal of environmentalists, and we are living at the leading edge of what looks like a significant shift away from gas-guzzling vehicles of the past toward cars that run cleaner and run farther on less fuel.
Why Energy Efficiency Isn't All It's Cracked Up to Be
If you use more as you pay less, the planet keeps getting hotter
California Clean Cars Deal Criticized as Hurting Green Sales
Critics say a provision of the Advanced Clean Cars Program could allow automakers to sell fewer environmentally desirable cars in California in coming years.
Gray skies slow 'green' initiative at Catonsville Elementary
School encourages students to walk or carpool one day each month Bundled in a jacket on a chilly Wednesday morning, Claire Doll stood for 20 minutes near the back parking lot of Catonsville Elementary School diligently tallying the number of cars that dropped off students.
Green Moves: Medellin Cable Cars, San Francisco Parking Reform
Two cities renowned for hilly terrain and cable cars share in international prize for sustainable transport.
Green Blog: Crossed Fingers for a Threatened Butterfly
The Bay checkerspot vanished from a park in Northern California after nitrogen pollution from road traffic encouraged the spread of nonnative plants. Now, conservationists are hoping they can bring it back.
