Auto-Stop-Start
What if your engine automatically switched off when idling for 10 seconds or more... and automatically started again when you put your foot down... Saving fuel and improving air-quality, especially in cities...
Submitted by Volvo on 8 June, 2009 - 20:06
What Car?'s judges praised the S40 DRIVe's unique combination of low emissions (104g/km CO2), fuel efficiency (72.4 mpg combined), practicality, safety and driver enjoyment.
Submitted by LowCVP on 1 May, 2012 - 17:57
The 2012 Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership Annual Conference, sponsored by Michelin, will take place at ExCel, London Docklands on Thursday 10 May.
Admission Fee:
£80-£380
Date:
10-5-12 Submitted by MikeWhelan on 10 September, 2011 - 00:20
Leading geophysicists predict that peak-oil is either currently occuring, or will have occured by 2015. Meanwhile, demand for oil continues to increase at an extraordinairy rate, with increasingly negative social and ecological consequences. Are you ready to switch?
Submitted by Greener Journeys on 26 July, 2011 - 10:45
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 on some of the busiest city centre routes.
Submitted by Peugeot UK on 23 July, 2011 - 02:03
The elegant Peugeot 508 is aimed at corporate and fleet customers who need a stylish, spacious and comfortable saloon with good performance and fuel efficiency.
Submitted by Peugeot UK on 23 July, 2011 - 01:14
The Peugeot 308 CC will be the first model in the Peugeot range to benefit from a new 1.6 litre 112 bhp diesel engine. This new engine is the result of Peugeot’s continual development and optimisation of its diesel HDi FAP technology, widely acclaimed for its performance and efficiency.
Submitted by Honda UK on 14 July, 2011 - 23:49
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 reliability, high roof-line and flexible interior.
Submitted by Peugeot UK on 10 July, 2011 - 17:29
Designed for urban use, the award-winning Peugeot Bipper is the most compact of all the Peugeot utility vehicles, and of all current vans. Clever, compact and frugal it delivers 65.6mpg and has an auto stop/start system meaning zero emissions when idling at a standstill in traffic.
Submitted by MikeWhelan on 7 October, 2010 - 11:13
ECO2 Transport's film-crew used an award-winning BMW Streetcar to take part in the 2010 Eco-Rally.
Submitted by Streetcar on 16 July, 2010 - 21:44
Most city-folk can go for weeks without needing a car, but when we do, we like to treat ourselves. Streetcar is currently the UK's biggest car club and one of their strengths is their attractive, low-emission vehicle range.
