Submitted by MikeWhelan on 12 March, 2009 - 00:17
“The Revolve Eco-Rally is a great way to promote the use of less polluting, low carbon transport which I am also championing in the capital. So I am delighted that the 2009 Eco-Rally will draw to a triumphant close right outside London’s City Hall”.
About the People
Boris Johnson is the current Mayor of London and has held shadow government posts as Vice Chairman, Shadow Minister for the Arts and Shadow Minister of Higher Education. He is an avid car enthusiast and a passionate cyclist - launching a London Cycle Hire Scheme (dubbed Boris bikes ) in the capital in 2010. Besides his work as a journalist, he has published several books, including 'Lend Me Your Ears, Friends, Voters and Countrymen', an autobiographical account of his experience of the 2001 election campaign, and a novel, ‘Seventy-Two Virgins’. He regularly appears on TV and has been a contestant on Have I Got News For You, which spawned his book: Have I Got Views For You .
About the Organisation
The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, is pleased to be hosting at London's City Hall the 2009 Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership Conference, the 2009 WhatCar? Awards and the 2009 Revolve Eco-Rally as part of his wider commitment to promoting low carbon transport in the capital.
Greater London Authority group fleet, a hybrid bus fleet by 2012 and trialling low carbon technology in London's taxi fleet.
About the Venue
Tips, Tools & Advice
Participation
Seen at:
Finish Line Exhibition (all day)
Role:
Eco-Rally Partner/Sponsor
Role:
Eco-Rally Guest Speaker
