http://www.GreenerCar.co.uk/Latest hybrid, electric and other green cars news articlesenGreener Car News PortalGreener Car News Portalhttp://www.greenercar.co.uk/greencar_article8633.htmlFri, 18 Nov 2011 07:15:54 GMTToyota 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 ... [more] http://www.greenercar.co.uk/greencar_article8632.htmlMon, 14 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMTSEAT 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 Catalo ... [more] http://www.greenercar.co.uk/greencar_article8625.htmlWed, 9 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMTThe 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 uni ... [more] http://www.greenercar.co.uk/greencar_article8626.htmlTue, 8 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMTLast 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 we ... [more] http://www.greenercar.co.uk/greencar_article8622.htmlThu, 3 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMTBosch will showcase its pioneering split-axle hybrid technology in this year's RAC Future Car Challenge with the entry of a Peugeot 3008 HYbrid4 the world's first diesel hybrid production car. The car will join other eco-friendly vehicles in the annual motoring contest on Saturday 5th November, driving from Brighton to London. The 3008 HYbrid4 uses Bosch hybrid technology that has been develo ... [more] http://www.greenercar.co.uk/greencar_article8607.htmlFri, 21 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT"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 tow ... [more] http://www.greenercar.co.uk/greencar_article8612.htmlThu, 20 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMTFollowing its unveiling at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show in March, the Peugeot 908 HYbrid4 underwent its first track test at Estoril on October 11. A positive maiden test One month after its convincing shakedown run at a private PSA Peugeot Citroen venue on September 16, the 908 HYbrid4 underwent its first genuine track test at Estoril, Portugal, in October. The car completed a little more than 3 ... [more] http://www.greenercar.co.uk/greencar_article8613.htmlThu, 20 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMTThe Citroen Relay's unique combination of environmental and operational benefits has convinced EAE Ltd to convert its 21-strong fleet of large vans. The Edinburgh based company has initially ordered four Relay 35 L3H2 and three Relay 30 L1H1 100 panel vans with a similar number scheduled for delivery next year. EAE distributes display stands, tourist information leaflets and other promotional ... [more] http://www.greenercar.co.uk/greencar_article8617.htmlWed, 19 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMTCO2 reductions of up to 20% promised with no loss of performance or power Drivers of large, high-powered or performance vehicles can now make dramatic guaranteed cuts of up to 20 percent from their CO2 emissions and significantly improve their fuel economy thanks to the launch of Blue Optimize, a new tuning service from leading performance specialists Viezu Technologies. The award-winning se ... [more] http://www.greenercar.co.uk/greencar_article8588.htmlTue, 27 Sep 2011 17:50:12 GMTElectric vehicle infrastructure specialist Arup will have a significant presence at LCV2011 - the premier event on the UK low carbon vehicle calendar when it opens its doors for business this week (7-8 September). LCV2011, which takes place at Rockingham Race Circuit in Northamptonshire, promises to be bigger than in previous years with a record number of innovative manufacturers and engine ... [more]