2011 Bridgestone Eco-Rally
On Sunday 31 July, the 2011 Bridgestone Eco-Rally will showcase a wide range of vehicles from some of the world's leading automakers. Many will be driven by familiar faces setting off in two convoys - one from Oxford and the other from Ace Cafe - en route to the centre of London - proving that modern, eco-friendly cars, bikes and vans can get us from "A to B without the C" (cutting carbon and cost). Now the UK Government's Plug-in Car Grant" makes zero emission transport even more affordable.
The 2011 Bridgestone Eco-Rally, will culminate on The Mall between Buckingham Palace and Trafalgar Square where they will join an all day celebration of sustainable transport options in association with the Start initiative - inspired by HRH Prince of Wales
Submitted by Start on 1 August, 2011 - 22:31
Given to HRH The Prince of Wales on his 21st birthday and last seen driven by the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge as they left their wedding reception. The DB6 MKII Vantage Volante is one of the rarest and sought after Aston Martin cars ever made.
Submitted by Racing Green En... on 23 July, 2011 - 14:43
200km/h top-speed. Range of 400km on a single charge. Just 6hrs to re-charge using a normal socket. This student-built car has been tried and tested all the way from Alaska to Argentina. The epic road trip was aimed at shattering the public perception of electric vehicles as slow, unattractive and of limited range.
Submitted by The AA on 19 July, 2011 - 00:31
The Vectrix electric maxi-class scooter is The AA's choice for providing motorcycle assistance in London. Capable of over 60 mph (97 km/h), with maximum torque available immediately - a much-loved characteristic of electric motors. It has 90% less moving parts than a petrol scooter, making it an extremely reliable support vehicle.
Submitted by Start on 30 May, 2011 - 04:33
His Royal Highness Prince of Wales
The 2011 Bridgestone Eco-Rally event is in collaboration with Start- a national initiative by The Prince's Charities Foundation to promote and celebrate sustainable living and to show what a more energy efficient, cleaner and healthier future could look like.
Submitted by Bridgestone UK on 19 April, 2010 - 15:11
As the world's largest tyre company, Bridgestone is committed to reducing the impact of motoring and to helping ensure a healthy environment for current and future generations.
Submitted by steven.glaser@e... on 1 July, 2006 - 19:05
After graduating in physics Steven became a researcher, consultant, lobbyist, project manager and now he is an events organiser! He hopes that others also see him as a communicator of ideas.
Submitted by Cleantech on 16 March, 2012 - 02:27
Anne McIvor, Founder & Editor of Cleantech Magazine
Cleantech Investor is a publisher of finance, investment and business information, focusing on the fast growing cleantech space. The company was established in 2006. Cleantech Magazine is their flagship publication. It was launched in 2007 and is published six times a year.
Submitted by Start on 17 November, 2011 - 11:41
The Start team has been very busy this year, with a whole host of activities and events. Check out this video showcase of the best bits so far.
Submitted by Start on 17 November, 2011 - 00:27
In the UK, our food travels an amazing 30 billion kilometres each year: Imports by boat and air, transport by lorries and cars, cars travelling to and from shops... adding nearly 19 million tonnes of carbon dioxide to the atmosphere each year.
Submitted by ecoVansA2Z on 15 November, 2011 - 18:03
Environmentally-friendly transport isn't all sackcloth and sandals, as VansA2Z discovered on the 2011 Bridgestone Eco-Rally behind the wheel of a Ford Transit Connect Electric, converted to battery power by Azure Dynamics.
