Remove Environment Remove Fuel Remove Petrol Remove Scrappage
article thumbnail

Proton LPG vehicle proves popular with fleets

Green Cars News

One of the UK’s leading providers of cosmetic surgery has replaced its fleet with Proton GEN-2 ecoLogic dual fuel vehicles, the only vehicles available in the UK with a factory-fit LPG tank. Even the average UK driver doing 10,000 miles per year could save over £500 per year on their fuel costs, simply by switching to LPG.”.

Fleet 32
article thumbnail

Will you save money if you buy a green car? The Green Piece

Green Cars News

With millions of motorists across the country continuing to reel from the global economic crisis, predictions that petrol prices could hit 120p a litre by the end of the year are having a significant impact on our vehicle buying habits. Generally, the benefits of driving a green car do not end with simple fuel savings.

article thumbnail

Drive Electric Submission Land Transport (Clean Car) Amendment Bill

Drive Electric

Our transport emissions have nearly doubled over the last 30 years and our entire transport system is almost exclusively dependent on imported fossil fuels. Scrappage schemes. Powering New Zealand’s transport system via electricity reduces our dependence on imported fossil fuels, allowing NZ to become more energy independent over time.

Clean 52
article thumbnail

Has the cash for clunkers scheme failed? The Green Piece

Green Cars News

The Car Allowance Rebate System (CARS for short, or ‘cash for clunkers’ as it is more commonly known) was the US’s answer to the scrappage schemes in Germany and the UK which appeared to have revitalised their respective automotive sectors.

article thumbnail

Drive Electric Submission on the Emissions Reduction Plan Discussion Document

Drive Electric

Many leading markets and car manufacturers have committed to effectively phasing out fossil fuel powered light vehicles. Do you support the target to reduce the emissions intensity of transport fuel by 15 per cent by 2035, and the associated actions? . states with fossil fuel car bans in place. This will happen from 2030.

article thumbnail

Is a green tax blitz justified? The Green Piece

Green Cars News

Motorists could face a huge increase in fuel duty on top of a £3,300 levy on new cars under proposals outlined by the Green Fiscal Commission. It also puts forward the idea of further increases in fuel duty which could lead to petrol costing motorists £2 a litre within 11 years. We take a look…. Is a green tax blitz justified?

Tax 36