Green cars and environment news articles 
Changing your driving habits could save you hundreds of pounds every year
Eco-driving minimises the use of both brakes and accelerator, so driving is more smooth and less energy is wasted. However, a poll carried out in January 2011 by Staysure found that 38 per cent of over 50s had never even heard of ecodriving let alone put it into practice on the road. As oil prices reach a 2.5 year high, motoring Brits are being hit hard in the pocket, so it's surprising that almost half do not practice ecodriving, and are missing... [more]
Economic situation in Europe likely to keep dampening new car sales
ACEA President Dieter Zetsche (Daimler), speaking at the annual reception of the auto industry’s trade association, commented that the automotive market situation is expected to remain mixed in 2011, with strong demand in the so-called BRIC countries while the economic situation in Europe is likely to keep dampening new passenger car sales in this region. Commercial vehicle sales in Europe may record a relatively strong growth, however against th... [more]
Buyers of new vehicles can beat rising fuel prices and taxes by clever shopping
New cars emit 20% less CO2 on average than a car bought in 2000 and the lowest emitting vehicles in every vehicle class perform between 26% and 42% better than their class average. Also, with the introduction of pure electric and hybrid electric vehicles, plus groundbreaking enhancements to petrol and diesel engines, there has never been a wider choice of fuel-efficient, cost-effective vehicles. As New Year fuel price and VAT rate increases hi... [more]
The Future of Hybrid Vehicles
With today’s ever increasing oil prices, electric and hybrid vehicles have never been so relevant; however the economical benefits and environmental gains of conventional hybrid vehicles have always been limited by the restrictions on battery-only driving distances. The use of lithium-ion batteries within Plug-In Hybrids (PHEVs) however could change all of this. More efficient and capable of producing up to 3 times the energy of a NiMh battery, l... [more]
UK Government reveals the nine electric car models that will be eligible for eco-friendly grants
The UK Government has revealed the first set of vehicles eligible for the new ‘Plug-In Car Grant’. Transport Secretary Philip Hammond and Business Minister Mark Prisk announced the milestone which could make 2011 the year of the electric car for the UK - and revealed five more regions that will be installing local charging points having successfully bid for a share of a £20m fund. From 1 January 2011, motorists will be entitled to a Plug-In Ca... [more]
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Cars.com Names U.S. Cities with the Greenest and Least Green Car Shoppers
CHICAGO, April 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Cars.com, the premier online resource for buying and selling new and used vehicles, compiled a list of U.S. cities with the most and least eco-friendly car shoppers. ...
Gazette.Net: Homebuilder W. Dennis Gilligan goes for the green
To W. Dennis Gilligan, green development is not just a buzzword. The president of Craftsmen Developers in Glen Burnie said he strongly believes that housing developers can improve the environment by creating sustainable projects.
'Green ring' for cars in Athens
From September 1, cars will only be allowed to enter central Athens during peak hours if they have low emissions, rather than based on whether the license plate ends in an odd or even number, it was decided Thursday.
Auto Selling Solutions Offers Green Way To Sell Cars For Cash
SAN DIEGO, May 4, 2012 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Auto Selling Solutions announces a new solution for owners looking to sell their cars without going through the hassle of traditional newspaper sales or trade ...
Nissan launches first Aussie electric car
NISSAN has launched Australia's first fully electric car, boasting green credentials from the name up.
Chevy Volt and Wayne Hemmingway
Wayne Hemmingway is a green innovator of this decade, as he concentrates on housing materials and is hard at work on the vintage festival. For this reason he is featured in the Chevy Volt promotional video set, well, that and the fact that he is one of the leading proponents of electric cars.
Green Parade on Broadway works to better Green Bay environment
The third annual Green Parade on Broadway on Saturday had it all. Well, a lot of it, anyway: community gardeners, electric cars, owls, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, bicycles, a marching band and a bag monster.
Green cars shunned in WA
Motorists appear to have been struck down with "green fatigue".
ACT not so green when it comes to cars
YOU may be able to charge up your electric vehicle here, but very few Canberrans are cracking open their bank accounts to buy hybrid cars, car insurer AAMI has found.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. the owner reveals savvy business side
NASCAR's most popular driver doesn't stand atop his Nationwide team's pit box. Why?
