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For members to drive in the capital and vicinity, Hertz Corporation the global sharing company is expanding their London fleet adding electric vehicles (EV). There are two cars that are available for immediate rental for only GBP 4 per hour. There will be sixteen charging stations available to recharge the car across central and greater London . . . → Read More: Hertz rents green cars by the hour  The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) the UK motor industry body has said during 2010 in the UK that 56% of new cars sold had carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions below 140g/km. Year-on-year the CO2 emissions on new cars are falling having dropped by more than 3% over the 2009 figures and since 2000 a combined . . . → Read More: Low carbon emission cars are over half the UK market With people becoming more cost-conscious now about going on holiday, we are turning again to cheaper alternatives, such as caravanning. However, if you are not careful, there could be a hidden cost in that, the cost of crime. Now is as good a time as ever, then, to renew the insurance on your caravan. According to David . . . → Read More: Caravanning is not all fun and open roads Britain’s new Plug-In Car Grant has received a big boost, jolting the super-low carbon market for vehicles out of its slumber. A maximum of £5,000 will be awarded to the purchaser of any vehicle that is labeled low carbon. The specific requirements demand no more than 75g/m of CO2 in order to qualify. Both the Peugeot i0n . . . → Read More: Plug-In Car Grant powers ahead London will unveil 1300 electric charging points all across the city next year. The electric charging stations will be accessible to motorists for the minor fee of £100 for the year. It is all part of an effort to encourage the use of electric and low emissions automobiles throughout the city being called Source London. London is organizing . . . → Read More: London will have 1300 electric car charging points in 2011 With the excitement surrounding the anticipated unveiling of electric cars, the Auto Show in Paris is proving that there is still a lot of interest in hybrids. From the most expensive to the least costly, manufacturers were anxious to unveil their latest models. The Fisker Karma is one of the most eagerly awaited of the hybrid debuts. . . . → Read More: Electric shock at Paris Motor Show Are you aware of the amount of toxic fuel emissions your standard car emits? This is something most people accept due to the fact that everyone needs a means of transport. However, there are new hybrid options popping up in the car market to help you reduce your carbon foot print. Japanese car manufacturers have recently . . . → Read More: Honda hybrid car range offers energy efficiency South Korea’s top carmaker, Hyundai Motors, has unveiled a look at its first electric car with a goal of placing the cars into mass production by the year 2012. The i10 hatchback model will be powered via batteries that are made out of SK Energy with a total capacity of holding 16.4. Prices for the . . . → Read More: Hyundai electric i10 hatchback When Mercedes brought out the Smart Fortwo petrol car, it was meant to be easily convertible to battery power, but now there’s the already-converted version: the Smart Fortwo EV (electric vehicle). It’s being test driven in its ‘natural habitat’ of urban streets and will be on the open market in 2012. Mercedes is quoting a base price . . . → Read More: The Smart Fortwo EV 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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