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Who is winning the green car race? Part II. The Green Piece

Green Cars News

In last week’s edition of The Green Piece Column, we looked at the leaders in the green car race including the likes of Toyota, Honda, Volkswagen and Nissan. However, it’s not just the ‘big boys’ of motoring that are having an impact as we enter a new automotive era. Tesla Motors. Faye Sunderland.

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Tom Hanks expresses green car commitment

Green Cars News

Ah those Hollywood stars and their green cars. Not only are hybrids, electrics and the like the talk of LA; but they are even attracting A-list celebrities to write passionate letters about their love for the vehicles. Tom Hanks is the latest green car enthusiast to wear his colours proudly. I have the pink slip.

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California to adopt Green Transportation Plan

Green Cars News

The Investment Plan is part of California’s bid to drive down greenhouse gas emissions to 80 per cent below 1990 levels by 2050 and decrease petroleum use to 15 per cent below 2003 levels by 2020. Tags: Green cars Latest news California California Energy Commission Green Transportation Plan.

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TheGreenCarWebsite.co.uk interviews Elektromotive

Green Cars News

Founded in 2003, Elektromotive are a leading provider of electric vehicle charging points. Based in the City of Brighton and Hove, UK, Elektomotive consist of a small team dedicated to designing and installing cutting edge technology for recharging electric and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. TheGreenCarWebsite.co.uk

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Best speakers ever

Electric Auto Association

When that company was bought out by ENEL X , Miftakhov used the substantial profit to launch ZeroAvia in Hollister, California to develop and manufacture fuel cell-powered electric aircraft using green hydrogen (locally produced by electrolysis of water using solar or wind power). We update you with EV news monthly.

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UK needs step change in climate action

Green Cars News

The committee which is responsible for reporting annual emission reductions in the UK, states that in the five years between 2003 to 2007 emissions reductions averaged 0.5 Tags: Green credentials committee on climate change emissions low carbon transition plan. per cent per annum.

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Who is winning the green car race? The Green Piece

Green Cars News

The Green Piece Column: Tuesday 27 October. With the global recession making drivers think about their wallets and the environment ahead of power and good looks, a green car race has emerged with manufacturers keen to offer more fuel efficient and environmentally friendly vehicles than their rivals.