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AUGUST 23, 2010

That’s the verdict of a new report by the Transport Research Laboratory entitled A Paradigm Shift Towards Sustainable Low Carbon Transport. It stated [.].

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2010

Just a week after we looked at China’s potential to be the new electric car super power (see article) another alliance has formed for the deployment of electric vehicles in the country. Tags: Electric cars Green cars Latest news AECOM China Eaton Corporation electric vehicles IBM NESTIA.

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NOVEMBER 30, 2010

Northern Lights Energy has committed to buying 1,000 all-electric SUVs from AMP over a five year period as it promotes sustainable transportation under the Icelandic [.]. Tags: Electric cars Green cars Latest news AMP AMP electric car conversions electric SUVs Iceland Northern Lights Energy.

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JUNE 30, 2014

The Green Piece Column. We might be TheGreenCarWebsite.co.uk, but let it never be said that we are scared to discuss sustainable transport issues slightly outside of our usual stomping ground. The Green Piece Electric vehicles Editor Pick' Tuesday 1 July, 2014.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2013

Fiat is calling on motoring enthusiasts to share their ideas for the future of sustainable transport as part of the ‘Our Future Mobility’ project created by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA). The Italian carmaker is organising a virtual roundtable to invite everyone interes[.].

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JULY 23, 2013

Croydon Council in South London has slashed its motoring costs and cut employee car use in half, simply by signing up to car club, Zipcar. As part of the council’s plans to develop a more cost-effective and sustainable transport policy, Zipcar’s services were initially enrolled as part of a tria[.]. Green credentials'

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JUNE 24, 2012

There must be significant support for research and innovation initiatives to boost sustainable transport in Europe – that’s the verdict of the European Council for Automotive R&D (EUCAR, logo pictured). It wants to see a massive €5billion budget for sustainable road transport incorporated into the Horizon 2020 programme.

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MAY 6, 2014

As the European Environmental Agency (EEA) reveals that average new car emissions in Europe fell 3.9 per cent last year to 127g/km CO2, sustainable transport group, Transport and Environment (T&E) warns the figures may be misleading thanks to a flawed system of tests used across the continent. [.].

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2012

Audi is continuing on the path towards carbon neutrality by announcing a new strategic partnership with Joule, to commercialise its sustainable transport fuels.

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OCTOBER 4, 2011

That’s the verdict of a report released by EMBARQ – the World Resources Institute’s Centre for Sustainable Transport – called The Role of Driving in Reducing GHG [.].

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OCTOBER 12, 2012

The development of greener cars could create over 100,000 new manufacturing jobs across Europe, a new report from sustainable transport campaign group, Transport & Environment (T&E) suggests.

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MAY 9, 2010

This doubling of the global car fleet calls for a step change in technology to ensure sustainable mobility in the long term in view of the goal of decarbonizing transport. The global trend towards sustainable transport shows that the European automotive industry can only remain competitive by leading in green technologies.

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JUNE 27, 2012

Twelve new transport schemes boosting green growth are share £225 million, the Transport Minister Norman Baker announced today. The funding forms the third allocation from the Local Sustainable Transport Fund with a further 15 smaller schemes receiving a total of £41 million from the Department for Transport.

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FEBRUARY 6, 2013

The Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership (LowCVP) is a public-private organisation, born in 2003, with a vision to help the UK shift to more sustainable transport.

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MAY 30, 2011

Whoever thought that the only elements people need to make more sustainable transport choices are reasonable prices and good information, should think again – because social influence will also play a significant role.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2012

Although very much focussed towards benefitting cyclists, the extra cash highlights the Government’s positive attitude towards reducing Britain’s carbon footprint and comes on top of the £560m Local Sustainable Transport Fund announced at the start of [.].

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MAY 24, 2012

Thirty new carbon-cutting local transport schemes are given the green light today as they each take a share of £113 million fund. The funding, supplied through the Local Sustainable Transport Fund, is shared between eight regions of the UK.

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JULY 6, 2011

Just two weeks after being driven into bankruptcy (see article) it appears there is fresh hope for electric car maker THINK. A Turkey-based sustainable transport group, BD Otomotiv, is said to be in advanced negotiations with the Norwegian court-appointed Trustee of THINK Global to rescue the electric vehicle brand.

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DECEMBER 21, 2011

An ethical travel company has shown its commitment to sustainable transport by selecting SEAT to provide low emission cars to its UK fleet.

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FEBRUARY 27, 2012

A lack of public transport facilities in Wales is forcing half the country’s population into so-called ‘transport poverty’.

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MAY 10, 2009

This event wasn’t about rewarding the fastest car - instead it was about rewarding the most fuel efficient with more than 200 teams from 29 countries competing to win the €1,000 top prize in this annual green car rally. Tags: Green cars Latest news Shell Eco-marathon University of Central Lancashire.

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MARCH 31, 2011

The two vehicles are funded as part of a £500,000 sustainable transport improvement plan for Carmarthenshire, paid for by the Welsh Assembly Sustainable Travel Centres funding. Carmarthenshire County Council has become the first council in Wales to take delivery of their electric Mitsubishi i-MiEV models.

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OCTOBER 19, 2009

A bus company on the Isle of Wight has launched its own version of the car scrappage scheme, offering motorists free travel on its buses for a year in exchange for their old banger. For more information on the The Really Green Car Scrappage Scheme visit www.scrapmymotor.com. The year’s free bus is worth around £720.

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JULY 30, 2009

However, there is still firm belief that fuel cell vehicles will be an important powertrain option in a future of sustainable transportation. The whitepaper goes on to recap some of the recent developments and successes of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles.

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MAY 5, 2011

Car clubs are driving a reduction in car use, car ownership and motoring costs in Britain a new study concludes.

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JUNE 30, 2009

Newly launched, Newcastle based company, Future Transport Systems, FTS, is pioneering the introduction of sustainable transport across the UK having won a number of major contracts to introduce electric vehicles and their charging infrastructure to Britain’s roads.

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2009

The Camden Council Green Motor Exposition (GME) will take place at Triton Square Plaza from 10am to 4pm on Thursday 24 September. Visitors to the Green Motor Expo will get a first hand look at the wide range of green vehicles including cars, vans and bicycles from both major and independent manufacturers.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2009

The core of the project is obviously about tackling and adapting to climate change but the electric car is helping us to meet many other aims in the National Park Plan from promoting sustainable transport to ensuring that we truly are a Park for All by combating social inclusion issues, which is why we have made the link with the award-winning Badenoch (..)

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2009

TMETC will continue to invest in R&D in the next generation of sustainable transport, helping it become a lead player in this exciting and important technological area.”. Tata Motors has already developed a 4-seater electric vehicle, based on the Tata Indica Vista passenger car which was launched in India last year.

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OCTOBER 12, 2009

Dermot Kelly, Managing Director Mercedes-Benz UK, commented: “The smart electric drive project is an important part of our commitment towards developing sustainable transport solutions across the Mercedes-Benz business. Charged using a standard three-pin plug, the two seater has a range of up to 70 miles and has a top speed of 60mph.

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2009

This will necessitate the establishment of a technical infrastructure in each organisation’s local area and aid a common objective to be at the forefront of sustainable transport initiatives. A further 20 MINI E vehicles will be distributed among the MINI E consortium members for testing in a fleet environment.

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APRIL 6, 2011

Over £46m will be used for 542 new low carbon buses on roads across England by March 2012, the Transport Minister Norman Baker has announced. The money is part of the Government’s drive to target investment in new projects that promote green growth and encourage use of sustainable local transport.

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JUNE 10, 2009

Electric vehicle charging points at Comet retailers will help pave the way towards developing a sustainable transport infrastructure for the UK. The smart ed is the ultimate urban vehicle – with zero CO?

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AUGUST 3, 2009

Nottingham Councillor Jane Urquhart said: “The fact that we have over two years before the WPL is implemented gives us the opportunity to work with businesses to help them develop more sustainable transport policies, encourage behavioural change and reduce congestion, which has a significant impact on business.

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