http://www.greencarnewsportal.com/Latest hybrid, electric and other green cars news articlesengreencar News Portalgreencar News Portalhttp://www.greencarnewsportal.com/greencar_article8313.htmlTue, 31 Aug 2010 20:45:34 GMTKia Motors (UK) Limited has secured a deal to supply 120 vehicles over three years to leading building technologies group. The fleet of cee'd SW EcoDynamics will be used by engineers within security, tele-care and fire protection companies namely, Cirrus, Interphone Security Group and Instant Fire Protection whilst they visit clients across the United Kingdom to perform installations, upgrade ... [more] http://www.greencarnewsportal.com/greencar_article8288.htmlTue, 20 Jul 2010 13:21:12 GMTVauxhall is offering all its customers the opportunity to optimise the fuel efficiency of their vehicles with the ecoFLEX Fuel Efficiency Service. Available for all Vauxhall models, the ecoFLEX Fuel Efficiency Service specifically addresses aspects of a vehicle which can contribute to unnecessary fuel usage. Driving with underinflated tyres is a very common culprit, so all four corners are adju ... [more] http://www.greencarnewsportal.com/greencar_article8275.htmlMon, 5 Jul 2010 12:01:18 GMTFord Econo Check offers both a vehicle inspection, an extended analysis of driving style and advice on how to improve fuel economy. Aimed at most vehicles up to 12 years old, the Econo Check starts with a check of all components which influence fuel use. A Ford technician will carry out checks including tyre pressure and condition, oil and air filter cleanliness during the 15-minute inspection ... [more] http://www.greencarnewsportal.com/greencar_article8231.htmlMon, 19 Apr 2010 17:35:02 GMTAllied Vehicles has launched two new electric vans and people carriers designed to help companies continue their urban deliveries without contributing to inner city pollution. The eBipper van and ePartner vans and cars provide zero emissions transport, combined with a practical payload and load area based on the already successful Peugeot Bipper, Partner and Tepee models. All eBipper and ePa ... [more] http://www.greencarnewsportal.com/greencar_article8221.htmlMon, 1 Jan 1900 00:00:00 GMTTUNING INTO MOTORIST's Company sees 40 % rise in vehicle upgrade and fuel economy services Vehicle tuning experts Viezu Technologies says more companies and private motorists are upgrading their vehicles for improved fuel economy and efficiency than ever before, the increase since October last year is up over 40% Paul Busby, CEO for Viezu, thinks this is directly related to the very high f ... [more] http://www.greencarnewsportal.com/greencar_article8215.htmlTue, 30 Mar 2010 11:10:19 GMTA prototype electric version of the Mercedes Vito Taxi has been designed and built by a consortium of British technology companies. Part-funded by the UK Government's Advantage Niche Vehicle Research & Development Programme, the prototype vehicle meets the demanding requirements of the London Carriage Office and can carry up to six people more than 120 kilometres on a single six hour charge. Th ... [more] http://www.greencarnewsportal.com/greencar_article8205.htmlMon, 15 Mar 2010 11:54:57 GMTGoodyear has unveiled an extremely low rolling resistance version of its Goodyear EfficientGrip summer tyre with Fuel Saving Technology specifically developed to fulfill the distinctive requirements of future electric vehicles. The Goodyear EfficientGrip prototype tyre for electric vehicles delivers a range of benefits, including top rated energy efficiency and excellent noise and wet brakin ... [more] http://www.greencarnewsportal.com/greencar_article8198.htmlThu, 4 Mar 2010 12:19:29 GMTPROTON has unveiled a series of concept global cars at the 80th International Geneva Motor Show. The three concept global cars, EMAS, EMAS Country and EMAS3, signal PROTON's long-term plan to expand its footprint within the global automotive market. EMAS, which means gold in the Malay language, stands for Eco Mobility Advance Solution, and is the result of a joint collaboration between PROTON, ... [more] http://www.greencarnewsportal.com/greencar_article8169.htmlFri, 29 Jan 2010 10:40:08 GMTThe new Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate, now on sale, is setting a new benchmark for the premium estate sector, with enhanced practicality, class-leading load capacity, greater fuel efficiency and low emissions from just 150 g/km. New innovations are designed to make life easy - even from across a busy car park. The Easy-Pack electronic tailgate can be activated at the press of a button on the ke ... [more] http://www.greencarnewsportal.com/greencar_article8153.htmlMon, 11 Jan 2010 16:54:19 GMTVolkswagen has introduced the first Eos petrol-engined model to feature BlueMotion technologies. The highly efficient 1.4-litre TSI 122 PS BlueMotion Technology Eos model can be ordered, in both S and SE trims, for GBP20,695 and GBP21,795 RRP on the road respectively. This addition to the Eos range offers customers a new entry-level 1.4-litre TSI engine that, fitted with a six-speed manual gearbox, ... [more]