London-based friends Jack Winter (25), Chris Hall (24) and Dave Larcombe (25) created a sensation at the normally serene Riva Del Garda sailing regatta with their first recorded crossing of the iconic Italian lake on a giant inflatable castle. The young trio undertook the challenge as part of their participation in the Live Every Litre project . . . → Read More: Incredible Honda Bouncy Castle Stunt – The Live Every Litre Documentary
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There are many problems facing the new batteries that will be placed into next generation electric vehicles. Among the top concerns are their questionable range, the high cost of replacement, and the unknown life spans. The truth is that those that purchase electric cars, which are already more expensive than petrol equivalents, will not know how long . . . → Read More: Will electric cars loose 90% of their value? A leading organization representing companies in charge of fleets is asking the Government to start talks about how it plans to set up motoring taxes and incentives in the future for zero and low emission vehicles. The ACFO (Association of Car Fleet Operators) is working towards getting the Government to start talks within the Whitehall departments to . . . → Read More: Big fleet operators want clarification of CO2 taxes Nissan have announced that the Nissan LEAF electric car will be priced at under 30,000 Euros (25,641 Pounds) after incentives in most of its European launch markets – about the same as a comparably-equipped diesel or hybrid vehicle. The Nissan LEAF is a compact, zero-emission five-passenger family car that comes fully equipped with features such . . . → Read More: Nissan LEAF electric car launched in Europe If you are looking to reduce your fuel costs then you might want to look at a new product that has just been released into the UK market. It is claimed that Motorsilk Engine Treatment will save you up to 15% on your fuel bills, being the the only product (worldwide) with ISO Approval. Motorsilk engine . . . → Read More: Motorsilk Engine Treatment claimed to save up to 15 per cent on fuel The U.K. may soon become a major player in worldwide development and production of electric cars. A key factor in this scenario is the announcement by Nissan that it will be building its new lithium-ion powered vehicle, the Leaf, at the U.K.’s largest car factory, the Sunderland plant. The day after Nissan’s announcement, news was released about a . . . → Read More: Leaf electric car to be built in Sunderland Do you worry about the environment and the ways in which you can help reduce your carbon footprint? Are you under the impression that taking public transport over driving your car lowers the amount of greenhouse gas emissions that you create? You may be surprised to find that taking public transport has a lot of hidden emissions that . . . → Read More: Is it more environmentally friendly to take the bus? Perhaps not The M4 in South Wales will soon become known as a ‘hydrogen highway’ with work beginning on a network of alternative fuelling stops that will be stretched out between Swansea, Cardiff, and Newport. Under the new scheme, the region will be one of the first to premier a greener way to travel by vehicle. The idea behind . . . → Read More: Welcome to the M4, the hydrogen highway Bikes for sale are set to change dramatically. The new buzz word in the industry is e-motorbikes. For the last year or so electric superbikes have become big news. The launch of the impressive Mission One, made by Mission Motors, has created a realisation in the industry that motorbikes are well suited to embrace electric motor . . . → Read More: Electric Superbikes Start to Gather Momentum This week sees the launch of the first ever pan-European eco-driving challenge – the Peugeot Eco Cup – which will follow a 1000 kilometre course from Paris to Geneva, with the winners being those arriving at the finish within set time targets having used the least fuel. Entry to the Peugeot Eco Cup is open to any . . . → Read More: The Peugeot Eco Cup Challenge – Drive from Paris to Geneva using the least fuel |
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