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Honda announces new pricing and specification for CR-Z hybrid coupe
The CR-Z is the world’s first sporty hybrid coupe; a great looking car that’s exciting to drive and has all the benefits of advanced, low emission hybrid technology. Honda (UK) has announced competitive new pricing and an impressive specification for its new CR-Z hybrid coupe, which customers can now order through the Honda dealer network. As well as Honda’s petrol-electric IMA system, the car features three driving modes, which allows the driver to adapt the settings of the car to suit their needs – to maximise economy or to dash in and out of traffic, for example. Pricing CR-Z S Ł16,9... [more]
Europcar to offer the new Renault Zero Emission range from 2011
Europcar has pre-ordered 500 Renault electric vehicles for delivery in Europe’s largest cities from the 3rd quarter of 2011. Through a roll-out targeting its rental outlets in Europe’s largest cities, Europcar is set to offer its customers the new Renault Zero Emission range from 2011 in the European short-term rental market. With electric vehicles, which produce zero emissions during use, Renault is preparing a breakthrough solution that provides sustainable mobility for all. The four show-cars demonstrated at the Frankfurt Motor Show - Twizy Z.E. Concept, Zoe Z.E. Concept, Fluence Z.E... [more]
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 9% on the 2007 figure. The reductions obtained by BVRLA members continue to outstrip those seen across new registrations as a whole. According to ... [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” mode which means that it keeps its title of CO2 champion. The smart engineers have been able to improve the smart fortwo cdi's fuel consumption and ... [more]
Adding electric vehicles to a fleet will enable much larger savings than petrol and diesel management policies alone could achieve
According to Petrol Retailers’ Association forecasts, unleaded petrol prices are predicted to reach 123p per litre by the end of 2010. The news will put fuel management back on the agenda for fleet managers under pressure to cut costs. Aixam Mega argues that adding electric vehicles into the fleet will enable much larger savings to be achieved than petrol and diesel management policies alone could hope to achieve. Savings on fuel are further boosted by reduced costs for vehicle servicing, insurance and Road Tax. In London, electric vehicles are also exempt from the Congestion Charge and fro... [more]
