2008 Winners
Submitted by MikeWhelan on 22 June, 2008 - 10:46
Our panel of expert judges used the e-factor: energy, efficiency & enthusiasm to decide on the greenest vehicles and drivers. Exhaust emissions were measured by VOSA and the driver's skill was tested in the eco-driving simulator provided by the Energy Saving Trust.
Out of all the hybrids in the eco-rally, VOSA's Honda Civic Hybrid measured the lowest overall tailpipe emissions. This was mostly down to the fact that it is a well-used pool car [everyone wants to drive a hybrid] whereas the City Car Club entrants and Jemca Toyota's Prius were all brand new. The VOSA team are passionate about pollution-prevention and were awarded the People's Choice Award.
Between them, the five winning entries ticked off almost every requirement for a lean green machine: convenience, affordability, performance, desirability, climate change mitigation and even traffic-reduction. EST spared none of their energy in helping visitors to drive smarter and save money and were awarded the best exhibitor prize.
The Judges:
- Prof Gary Acres OBE, CEng, FIChemE
- John Ling - IMechE
- Christopher Harris - Director of LoveLondon
- Revolve
- Lisa Rogers - star of Pulling Power, Scrapheap Challenge, etc
The Winners:
