Green Vehicle Guide
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Alexander Dennis Enviro Hybrid The 2011 Bridgestone Eco-Rally convoy includes a Stagecoach double-decker bus with cutting-edge electric hybrid technology. The hybrids are smoother for passengers, quieter for pedestrians and emit ~30% less carbon, particulates and NOx than a standard vehicle. They operate at Park & Rides and... |
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Caetano & National Express Levante (Euro 5 compliant) At 30g CO2 per passenger kilometre the express coach is the most carbon efficient form of motorised transport resulting in less than a quarter of the emissions per passenger than equivalent journey by car. Average number of people in a car is just 1.58, compared to 32 on a coach. Congestion... |
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Clean Air Power Genesis Edge Volvo FM This heavy-duty diesel lorry utilises Clean Air Power’s Dual-Fuel technology to deliver significant greenhouse gas emission reductions and fuel cost savings compared with standard diesel engines. These Dual-Fuel trucks are around 30% more energy efficient than equivalent spark ignited natural gas... |
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Aston Martin 1969 Volante DB6 MK II 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... |
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Audi MK1 TT TDi Completed in 2006, German Auto Spares Audi TT Mk1 is thought to be the first diesel version of Audi's ground-breaking sports coupe in the world. Although based on the Mk4 Golf , Audi unfortunately failed to offer us a 'TDi' version.In 2005, plans were developing for a demonstrator with a difference... |
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Audi R8 V10 Regarded as one of the world's greatest sportscars with ten thirsty cylinders in a huge 5 litre engine capable of 0-60mph acceleration that's as quick as a Tesla Roadster. £100,700 to buy or as little as £500 +VAT to hire for a special Sunday drive. Dream Car Hire's entire prestige fleet is... |
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Delta E-4 Coupe Born at Silverstone, the Delta E-4 Coupe is a compact 4-seater with optimised aerodynamics, mechanical efficiency and minimal weight. Delta Motorsport believe these should be the fundamentals of energy consumption in road cars. The torque-rich electric motor was developed by an Oxford... |
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GAS/TRD Electric VW Polo Even before our bio-diesel Audi TT was finished, plans were taking shape for the 'what next' car. Convinced that electric vehicles would have a significant role to play in the future, an EV seemed the logical choice.Originally planning to build an all-out electric dragster, again based on... |
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Lightning GT prototype The Lightning GT prototype is a British-built, rear-wheel drive electric supercar with a fully customisable interior. When it goes into production it will utilise the latest lithium titanate battery nanotechnology to give a range of 180 miles and the ability to recharge in just 10 mins using an... |
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Lotus Evora 414Evolution hybrid The cutaway hybrid Evora 414Evolution exhibit demonstrates Lotus Engineering’s technical expertise in: Lightweight Architectures, Efficient Performance, Driving Dynamics and Electrical and Electronic Integration. The production Lotus Range Extender forms part of the Lotus Engineering series... |
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Lotus Exige 270E Tri-fuel The Exige 270E Tri-fuel, could be the forefather of a new generation of conventionally driven cars that have the potential to be environmentally-neutral. It is the most powerful road version yet of the Exige and it runs on any mixture of gasoline, methanol and bio-ethanol. For the Oxford to London... |
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Aston Martin Cygnet luxury city car It is time to think differently. The Aston Martin Cygnet is a city car that sets a new benchmark for compact luxury, building upon nearly a century of experience building high performance sports cars, luxurious long-range grand tourers, and extremely competitive racing machines. |
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Aston Martin Cygnet luxury city car Aston Martin Racing driver Darren Turner and his fiance took part in the 2011 Bridgestone Eco-Rally in a Cygnet dressed in Seychelles Blue. This is the paint colour of the Aston Martin DB6 Mark II Volante recently driven by the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on their wedding day. The Volante is... |
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Citroen / Nicholson Mclaren Nemo Citroën’s diesel-powered sub compact van, the Nemo, is converted to battery power by Nicholson McLaren Engines, using a drivetrain — which includes regenerative braking — developed by the Electric Vehicles Company of Guernsey. Retaining the original van’s 2.5cu m of load... |
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Kudos Duchess Pretty & practical. Just right for the trip to town, to change a library book or meet for coffee. The Duchess is a classic ladies cycle with an electric-assist motor and 3-speed gearing for easy gear changes, even when stationary. The matching chain and wheel guards with comfortable saddle... |
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Kudos Duke A retro-style men's bike with contemporary electric-assist technology. Late for a lecture or delivering a brief, this bike will accelerate surprisingly rapidly and overtake traffic in style. The specification has intentionally been kept simple yet robust. The panniers & front rack allow... |
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Kudos Various At one time electric bicycles were perceived as an alternative to a conventional bike for the elderly, but the purpose and reasons for ownership have changed considerably in recent years. Most e-bike customers, young or old, super fit or otherwise, are looking for a way to maximise the enjoyment of... |
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Citroen, Electric Car Corporation, Halo IPT ev'ie with wireless charging The IPT (Induction Power Transfer) is the world’s first commercially-available wireless electric car charging system - described as the safest, most efficient and most effective way to transfer power without wires |
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MINI MINI E At the Oxford startline of the 2011 Bridgestone Eco-Rally, visitors will discover exactly how zero-emission cars fit in with today’s lifestyle and how well they cope with the demands of everyday driving. Oxford Brookes will be displaying one of the electric MINIs which took part in a year-long... |
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Ford Transit Connect Kombi Electric This fully electric van is based on the multi-award winning Transit Connect platform. It has the same loading space as a standard Connect van, has better handling and the brakes won't wear out as quickly. The range is up to 80 miles and it takes around 8hrs to fully re-charge using a normal 13A... |
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Ford Transit Connect Kombi Electric Two Transit Connect Electric vans (with passengers) have successfully completed the 75-mile route from Oxford to London in a convoy of electric, hybrid and low-emission vehicles, as part of the 2011 Bridgestone Eco Rally. Ford has committed to introduce five full-electric and hybrid models in... |
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GUTSi / Smith Electric Vehicles GUTSi zerO The GUTSi zerO is a first class 9-seater coach that aims to offer everything to make express travel more appealing. The bespoke fast charging, long range electric vehicle was developed in conjunction with Smith - the world leader in electric vehicles. The coach is Wi-Fi enabled and breaking news is... |
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Lotus & Intelligent Energy Zero emission London Olympic Taxi The project to deliver a fleet of the zero emission taxis to the streets of London in time for the 2012 Olympics is on track, with the first Fuel Cell Black Cabs covering a combined total of over 8,000 miles in road and test track testing conditions. The 2011 Bridgestone Eco-Rally will be another... |
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Honda Jazz Hybrid This was the world's first B-segment hybrid and has the lowest emissions of any automatic in this popular hatchback class. Honda’s hybrid system is lightweight, simple and effective. Revolve chose the Jazz as the official 2011 Bridgestone Eco-Rally press car because of low emissions, it's... |
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Imperial College London TTX The Imperial TTXGP, Imperial College’s entry into the 2011 TT Zero and the UK eGrandPrix, is a 100mph all electric super sports bike based on the legendary Suzuki Hayabusa, but with twin electric motors. |
