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Roger and Kevin trialed two of the future eco car stars of the Start Eco Car Spectacular ‐the Californian Tesla Roadster super car and the Norwegian THINK Electric Car timed by official timekeeper TAG HEUER, supported by the EV Cu

Sheffield’s ITM Power is putting finishing touches on its entry for the 2010 Eco-Rally from Brighton to London on 7 July 2010. More...

Formula One (F1) fans will have the chance to see, in person, some of the sport’s biggest names, including Ross Brawn, Patrick Head and Nico Hulkenberg, with more names to be announced, as they take part in the 2010 Bridgestone Eco-Rally this summer. More...

Start is the creation of HRH The Prince of Wales to help people across the UK lead more sustainable lives. Start aims to demonstrate what a more energy efficient, cleaner and healthier future could look like and how each individual can make a start… More...

BBC Radio 4 will be driving around Western Europe in a fully electric TH!NK CITY (possibly the cabriolet!) for a program called Electric Ride. They will set off on Monday 7th June, aiming to make the 2010 Brighton to London Eco-Rally the last leg of their epic 4,500 mile journey.

LowCVP and Energy Saving Trust launch Community Challenge

The LowCVP and Energy Saving Trust today launched the Community Challenge, which offers prizes of up to £5,000 for community based projects promoting low carbon vehicles and fuels or smarter, sustainable travel.
 
Entry forms are available at www.lowcvp.org.uk/communitychallenge. More...

This year's motor-show is shaping up to be the most exciting yet, with a strong emphasis on innovation through design, development and healthy competition. Zero emission racing cars and bikes will feature at the all day exhibition in London alongside bicycles designed by F1 engineers.

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Every day I look around London and see that more and more people are now travelling by bike. Since 2000 the number of cyclists on the Capital’s major roads has more than doubled – up nine per cent in the year 2008-09 alone.

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• Revolve gets Bridgestone on board for 2010 Eco Rally
• Bridgestone brings Formula One stars to the event
• Showcase of the world’s best eco-friendly vehicles

More renewable energy, eco-driving and modal shift is required.

Extensive use of electric vehicles in Britain will necessitate investment and development of the national grid after 2015, an industry analyst told delegates at the Sunderland International Automotive Conference.