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

HRH Prince Charles' Aston Martin 1969 Volante DB6 MK II at the Bridgestone Eco-Rally

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. This particular model was converted to run on E85 bioethanol, made from English wine wastage, in 2008 at the specific request of His Royal Highness.

Oxfordshire County Council

Submitted by Oxfordshire Cou... on 28 July, 2011 - 10:58

Oxfordshire County Council is responsible for providing many key local services and employs over 20,000 people to deliver them. Each year the council manages £845 million of public money in the provision of these services on behalf of Oxfordshire's 615,000 people.

Infineum UK

Submitted by Infineum on 24 July, 2011 - 00:40

Infineum is a leader in the formulation and manufacturing of petroleum additives for lubricants and fuels and has been developing products to enhance the performance of vehicles for over 80 years. Infineum's products are used in 1-in-3 of the world's vehicles and they expect to continue to make advances in the fuel efficiency of vehicles for many years to come.

Radical SR Zero electric supercar on The Mall after travelling longest road in the world

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. Is there a more perfect challenge than tackling the longest road on the planet in our electric supercar? The adventure is available on a DVD filmed and directed by the maker of the the 'Long Way Round' series.

The AA's electric escort returns for 2011 Bridgestone Eco-Rally

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.

Start Initiative

Submitted by Start on 30 May, 2011 - 05:33

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. Start's objective is to present an inspiring picture of a sustainable future.

2011 Bridgestone Eco-Rally -in association with Start

Submitted by MikeWhelan on 10 March, 2011 - 01:00

Several events will build up to the finale on Sunday 31 July, when the 2011 Bridgestone Eco-Rally will showcase a wide range of vehicles, transport products & services from some of the world's leading automakers. More...

Date:

27-7-11 - 31-7-11

2011 VIP Launch of 'Start Day', Clarence House

2011 Bridgestone Eco-Rally - Track Day at Silverstone Stowe Circuit

Electric eco-rally vehicles charge up around Oxford

2011 Bridgestone Eco-Rally start-line display - Broad Street, Oxford

Oxford to BRE Innovation Park (via the Ghost Forest)

2011 Bridgestone Eco-Rally Pit Stop Display - BRE Innovation Park, Watford

BRE Innovation Park to Buckingham Palace (via the Houses of Parliament)

Free family-friendly Sustainable Transport Show on The Mall - Summer 2011

2011 Bridgestone Eco-Rally :: Zero Emission Urban Vehicle Display at Ace Cafe London

2011 Bridgestone Eco-Rally Route :: Ace Cafe to Buckingham Palace

Distance:

75miles

Bridgestone UK

Submitted by Bridgestone UK on 19 April, 2010 - 16:11

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. Several Eco-Rally vehicles including the 2011 World and European Car of the Year are shod with Bridgestone tyres.

Steven Glaser, Founding Director, Revolve

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.

EcoEgg - non allergenic, clothes washing

Submitted by Kim Woodburn on 27 March, 2013 - 03:58

Kim Woodburn's top cleaning tip: "It is vital that we preserve our natural resources. I demonstrated on my TV show, "How Clean is Your House?" many eco friendly ways to clean the whole house.