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FEBRUARY 3, 2010

Britain is facing a future where energy prices are unaffordable and energy sources unsecure and unreliable. According to the regulator’s new report there is ‘reasonable doubt’ that current energy supplies can deliver secure and sustainable energy supplies into the later half of this decade. Therefore ‘prompt’ [.].

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MAY 30, 2009

To mark the success, Gordon Brown welcomed three new car buyers to Downing Street that have benefitted from the scheme. “I am determined to do everything I can to see Britain through the downturn quickly and build a stronger Britain for the future,&# he said. What do you make of the scrappage scheme?

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NOVEMBER 12, 2009

Known as the Peugeot i0n, pre-bookings of the vehicle are open on the websites of Peugeot Germany, Great Britain, France, Spain and Italy. Tags: Citroen Electric cars Green cars Latest news Mitsubishi Peugeot Citroen C-ZERO Mitsubishi i-MiEV Peugeot electric car Peugeot i0n PSA Peugeot Citroen.

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JULY 27, 2009

Just to prove we pay attention to more than just automotive news, we thought we’d let you know about the UK’s plans to invest £1.1billion in the first large electrification of its rail network since the late 1980s. The routes affected will be the London to Swansea and Liverpool to Manchester lines.

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JUNE 18, 2009

Hang your head in shame Dodge SRT-10 - for you are the most polluting car on Britain’s roads. That’s the verdict of the Environmental Transport Association (ETA) following a study of more than 1,300 models currently on sale in Britain. Off road - best: Subaru Outback AWD (153g/km). Off road - worst: Cadillac Escalade 6.2

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APRIL 21, 2009

Tags: evdriven. Dont junk the presses yet , Technology/Internet Pages: [1][ 2 ] [ Home ] [ Full version ] [ RSS feed ] [ Forum ].

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JULY 29, 2009

The news further cements Britain’s place as a leader in the development of electric vehicle infrastructure technology with Elektromotive already exporting to Sweden, the Netherlands, Ireland and Germany.

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MAY 24, 2009

The trike will begin its journey in Genoa, Italy, and then is expected to move on to Britain later this summer. Tags: Green cars Latest news Google Google Maps Google StreetView Google StreetView trike.

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JUNE 8, 2009

Its appearance at the event was seen as symbolic of the growth of the UK infrastructure for low carbon mobility with Britain having made strides in recent months thanks to the work of organisations, local and national government, academic institutions and more.

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AUGUST 28, 2009

He wants to make Britain a leader in fuel-cell technology and is planning a network of hydrogen filling stations throughout London. Johnson’s officials believe that by 2029, one in three of the 31 million cars in Britain could be fuelled by hydrogen. Tags: Hydrogen fuel hydrogen london refuelling station.

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AUGUST 11, 2009

Suzuki Great Britain is launching a “Green Light Campaign&# for all Suzuki customers. In addition, Suzuki has added a new section to its website at Suzuki4.co.uk Tags: Green cars Latest news Suzuki Green Light Campaign Suzuki dealerships Suzuki GB.

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DECEMBER 5, 2009

According to Mr Johnson, the scale of the problem and the urgency is much greater than previously stated with the European Union now considering fining Britain for failing to meet anti-pollution targets. Tags: Green cars Latest news Boris Johnson car ban car ban in London freight transport association london London Mayor.

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MAY 29, 2009

As many as a fifth of Britain’s 34 million motorists are planning to buy an electric car within the next five years or would consider doing so. Tags: Electric cars Cars electric plans RAC. A GfK NOP survey for the RAC Foundation suggests 6.75 million drivers are thinking about buying a vehicle powered solely by batteries.

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MAY 29, 2009

There is great news for the expansion of green cars in Britain with a GfK NOP survey for the RAC Foundation revealing that 34million motorists are planning to buy an electric car in the next five years. Tags: Electric cars Green cars Latest news electric car plans RAC Foundation.

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JUNE 25, 2009

The BMW Group will also be supplied a portion of the £25million fund, which will enable the MINI E to be introduced on to Britain’s roads before the end of 2009. Tags: BMW Electric cars Green cars Latest news Mercedes smart electric car trials MINI E Smart cars.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2009

Though that suggestion appears to be tongue in cheek, the Government is said to be examining the potential dangers to blind pedestrians in particular from electric and hybrid cars, but Lord Adonis stated that he does not believe either suggestion would work in 21 st Century Britain.

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APRIL 19, 2009

As Britain attempts to establish itself as a world leader in electric cars and the Government issues new incentives to consumers to buy them, the all-British JJAD P1-E electric sports car is to be made available to other manufacturers. Tags: Electric cars Green cars Latest news electric sports car JJAD P1-E.

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JUNE 10, 2009

Sainsbury has been worked with Smith Electric Vehicles since 2006 and has the largest fleet of new technology electric delivery vans in Britain. TNT meanwhile, has the largest fleet of new technology electric delivery trucks in the world.

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APRIL 23, 2009

The new Fiesta Van ECOnetic goes on sale in Britain later this year as Ford looks to extend its green credentials from cars to vans. The new Fiesta Van ECOnetic features lowered suspension, low rolling resistance tyres and a specially calibrated Duratorq 1.6-litre Tags: Ford econetic Fiesta van.

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OCTOBER 16, 2009

Residents of the London Borough of Hillingdon will be among the luckiest motorists in the UK as they will be the first in Britain to experience Ford’s zero-emission technology. Each features a lithium-ion battery pack with the capacity of 23kWh and a chassis-mounted 100kW permanent magnet electric traction motor. Its top speed is 85mph.

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JUNE 9, 2009

The research also found that the most stressed drivers in Britain are those in the Midlands and Wales, but more Londoners have had their car deliberately rammed into than anyone else. Midlands and Wales: Young drivers (18-24) living here are the most stressed in Britain.

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APRIL 17, 2009

ev stores today announced at Britain’s biggest green consumer lifestyle show, UK Aware ( www.ukaware.com ) that they have commenced feasibility studies to bring electric car manufacturing to London. Tags: Electric cars evstores UKAware. The first production vehicles could be rolling off the assembly line before the end of 2010.

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APRIL 23, 2009

According to Nigel Sharp, Ford of Britain managing director, the announcement will “help a sizeable group of motorists who otherwise could not afford it, to purchase a more stylish, safer and greener new Ford.&#. They start at an additional £1,250 for a Ford Fusion and extend to £3,000 for a Ford Galaxy.

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APRIL 23, 2009

In addition to the new Transit ECOnetic, an ECOnetic version of its compact workmate, the Fiesta Van, will also go on sale later this year. Steve Kimber, commercial vehicles director, Ford of Britain, said: “We appreciate that our commercial vehicle customers have a clear interest in saving fuel and lowering their cost of ownership.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2009

The report found that strict new emissions laws are having a strong effect on the availability of cleaner cars, but wealth, motoring taxes, fuel prices and consumer attitudes, which vary wildly from country to country across Europe, have much more of an effect on how clean a car is chosen.&#. Great Britain / 158 / 165 / 16.

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JUNE 25, 2009

The case for building more roads to ease Britain’s congested road network has been another knock after fresh research showed that proposed roads are running over budget and that even if they go ahead, they are unlikely to solve traffic problems.

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JULY 17, 2009

Business Secretary Lord Mandelson said: “This is a welcome and forward-looking investment in Britain from a world class manufacturer. As part of our low carbon industrial strategy we set out to make Britain the best place in the world to develop low carbon vehicles. Tags: Hybrid cars Toyota Auris hybrid manufacture UK.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2009

According to the Environmental Transport Association (ETA) first organised the event in Britain, more than 1,000 cities in 40 countries are today taking part in this year. Tags: Green credentials Carfree day ETA no car. But thankfully I am not alone; it seems many have made a bigger sacrifice than me.

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JUNE 17, 2009

Tony Martindale, Connaught CEO said: “Through joint collaboration and government support, LDV can grow to be a jewel in the crown within the European automotive sector, once unshackled from the traditional approach to UK manufacturing, and by embracing world class low carbon technologies developed in Britain.”.

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OCTOBER 14, 2009

Stating that the UK is in the infrastructure ‘slow lane’, the think tank refers to an OECD recent survey of the UK economy which found that inadequate investment is a key reason for low productivity with Britain spending less on this area as a proportion of GDP than any other OECD country.

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APRIL 16, 2009

The proposals are part of a £250m strategy, seen by the Guardian, spelling out a revolution in Britains road transport network based on ultra-low carbon vehicles. Tanya Gold: It wasnt singer Susan Boyle who was ugly on Britains Got Talent so much as our reaction to her 2. My Web del.icio.us

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JULY 28, 2009

Prime Minister Gordon Brown welcomed the news as the Government embarks on the Building Britain’s Future scheme – a plan for recovery based on low carbon, high technology industries, products and services. So is Britain really in a position to be a green car leader? Tags: MINI Nissan The Green Piece Toyota Vauxhall.

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JULY 6, 2009

People in Britain cannot tell which products are better for the environment amid the array of companies’ green advertising claims. Many think companies pretend to be green as an excuse to hike their prices, a major new study by consumer champions, Consumer Focus has revealed.

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2009

Today we are backing Tata as Tata backs Britain. Tags: Electric cars AAP Cars electric loan Tata. Business Secretary Lord Mandelson said: “The government is determined to help the car industry to exploit fully the opportunities offered by green manufacturing.

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MAY 26, 2009

The Tour of Britain cycling race is returning to London, and Londoners of all ages are being challenged by the Mayor to get pedalling through a series of London ‘cycle challenges’, where workplaces and schools can compete based on the number of miles clocked up and the number of people they get cycling.

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APRIL 28, 2009

A five-year, £11million study into the effects of climate change on Britain’s seas has been announced as scientists warn of more acidic seas affecting the food chain. Tags: Green credentials 11m climate change co2 emissions Defra. For more details of the UK acidification programme go to: [link].

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APRIL 17, 2009

Last summer Britain responded to concerns about sustainability of biofuel by reducing the rate of increase of biofuel consumption in road transport following the release of the Gallagher Review which questioned whether biofuel was pushing up food prices and influencing the destruction of natural habitats.

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