Eco-driving
What if we could cut costs and emissions without necessarily having to buy a new car...
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.
Submitted by Energy Saving Trust on 6 May, 2008 - 16:40
The Energy Saving Trust (EST) provides a range of resources to help your organisation reduce carbon dioxide emissions. EST is working with partners to deliver the Plugged in Fleets Initiative. 20 organisations across the country will receive tailored strategic plans on how they can incorporate EVs into their fleets.
Submitted by Mio on 16 May, 2013 - 22:00
Meet the Mio Cyclo 305 HC: the easy-to-use, rugged bicycle navigation device for anyone who enjoys cycling and likes to keep track of their performances. Measure time, speed, distance, height, calorie consumption and more.
Submitted by Energy Saving Trust on 1 March, 2013 - 12:03
- Eco Warrior or Boy Racer? Take the smarter driving quiz
- Calculate your carbon footprint and get a personalised action plan
Submitted by MikeWhelan on 1 March, 2013 - 11:14
Leading geophysicists predict that peak-oil is either currently occurring, or will have occurred by 2015. Meanwhile, demand for oil continues to increase at an extraordinary rate, with increasingly negative social and ecological consequences. Are you ready to switch?
Submitted by Oliver Heath on 28 February, 2013 - 18:19
As an eco designer it won’t come as a surprise that I'm no petrol head motoring journalist but I have had the chance to drive a number of pure electric cars over the years - many with varying degrees of success and just a little anxiety.
Submitted by Mio on 8 August, 2012 - 00:10
Mio is the official navigation partner for the 2012 Eco-Rally and the guest drivers will be putting the latest in state-of-the-art in-car navigation technology to the test from Oxford to London. Features include Trip Planner, real-time traffic information, latest weather forecasts and advanced IQ Routes™, which collects real-life information from other drivers and optimises your route accordingly, allowing you to avoid congestion on every journey you take.
Submitted by Ford on 12 July, 2012 - 21:45
The new Focus ECOnetic establishes a new industry benchmark for fuel efficiency in the popular compact class. A host of advanced technologies - including active aerodynamics auto-start-stop & smart regenerative charging - make it more fuel efficient than any other compact vehicle on the road in Europe, including diesel, petrol and hybrid powered vehicles.
The following guide explains the visions, aims and principles of the various behaviour changes and propulsion technologies currently being developed to reduce our dependance on fossil fuels, cut congestion and reduce emissions in the hope of a better quality of life.
2012 Eco-Rally Sponsors & Partners
2012 Conference Partners & Sponsors
MikeWhelan | Wed 22 May 2013
Oliver Heath | Thu 28 Feb 2013
Zipcar | Wed 2 Jan 2013
steven.glaser | Wed 10 Oct 2012
Hyundai | Thu 27 Sep 2012
