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Toyota reinforces its position as an environmental technology leader
Toyota is using the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show to reinforce its position as an environmental technology leader with three concept cars, one near future, one mid term and one way out there. Near Future… Based on the Toyota iQ, the FT-EV III (Future Toyota – Electric Vehicle III) is a 4-seater electric vehicle concept suitable for short-distance trips. Toyota is developing EV technology with the aim of launching a vehicle suitable for short-dist... [more]
SEAT unveils its first all-electric car
SEAT is working on its first electric car designed, developed and manufactured in Spain. The firm is unveiling the prototype Altea XL Electric Ecomotive, a totally electrically-driven zero-emissions car, as well as the prototype Leon TwinDrive Ecomotive, a plug-in hybrid. Over the next few months the Spanish car maker will make available units of both models to government institutions in Catalonia and Madrid for use in their vehicle fleets. Th... [more]
FER To Forge Links With Other Automotive Remanufacturers
The Federation of Engine Remanufacturers hopes to attract many more remanufacturers to join its ranks and help raise the profile of "green" automotive remanufacturing. For example, diesel pump, turbocharger and fuel injection systems remanufacturers will be among a wide range of specialists that should benefit from the recruitment campaign. The campaign will highlight the benefits of a united voice and emphasise the opportunities and comm... [more]
BRITISH TRAVEL AWARDS 2011 GO GREEN FOR THE FIRST TIME WITH CARBON NEUTRAL INVESTMENTS
Last week, Battersea Evolution in Battersea Park saw the glittering 2011 British Travel Awards take place, and for the first time, the entire event could boast 100% carbon neutrality thanks to a new partnership with CNI. The British Travel Awards celebrates the work of the UK’s best travel companies, with over 700,000 industry votes cast in deciding 2011’s winners. This year’s major winners were Thomson – collecting no fewer than 18 awards – ... [more]
ELEKTROMOTIVE WELCOMES ELECTRIC CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE EXPANSION
"Pay As You Go" EV charging schemes will be key to consumer buy-in Elektromotive, the Brighton-based electric vehicle (EV) recharging point manufacturer, has welcomed the announcement that a privately funded EV network is to be rolled out across the UK over the next 12 months. Chargemaster’s introduction of the POLAR recharging network plans to bring over 4,000 charging points to British towns and cities throughout 2012, and Elektromotive b... [more]
Other Green cars and environment news and reviews
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.
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.
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.
Oil industry sees no threat from electric car
LONDON (Reuters) - The biggest oil companies in the world have calculated that few, if any, of today's drivers will see electric cars outnumber gasoline and diesel models in their lifetimes. While politicians and green lobby groups insist the future of transport is electric, in the past two months BP and Exxon have released data which points to electric cars making up only 4-5 percent of all ...
College Station reins in green projects
The College Station City Council opted to go green in 2008, making its intentions clear in the first sentence of a new 66-word policy statement: "College Station is committed to being a leader in resource conservation and protection of our environm ...
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.
German air pollution rises despite green zones
German air pollution levels were higher in 2011 than in previous years, despite environmental zones banning certain cars from urban areas. Authorities attribute the rise to weather and industry.
Drive-thru lanes no shining green example
It seems that we all are concerned about going green in order to save the environment.
Chevy to place environmental impact labels on all vehicles starting with 2013 line
Chevy’s making a big push in the green segment for cars and the impact those cars have on the environment. The environmental impact includes the technologies and materials used to make the vehicles as well as the emissions that the vehicles produce. To help the average consumer be aware of the green push that Chevy [...]
