Britain hits EU emissions target two years early
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has announced that the average new car registered in Britain emits 128.3g/km of CO2, meeting the European Union's 2015 target of 130g/km. Th...
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Daimler sticks to CO2 for air conditioning
German carmaker Daimler, the name behind Smart and Mercedes-Benz, has decided to stick with CO2 for its air conditioning systems despite a scientific review of R1234yf suggesting there is no eviden...
Honda to install CNG fuelling station
Honda is throwing its weight behind compressed natural gas (CNG): as it reveals plans to back a new fuelling station. The CNG station will be built at its Marysville Auto plant in Ohio - and will ...
UK car parc grows but emissions drop
A recovering economy, driving more new car sales, as well as longer lasting older vehicles, have combined to push up the UK’s total car parc by more than 436,000 cars. That’s according to the UK’...
Audi looks to aerodynamics for better fuel economy
Streamlining will be a new focus for Audi to help the brand reduce CO2 emissions and improve fuel economy over the coming years, according the firm’s head of technical development, Dr Ulrich Hacken...
Electric neighbourhoods get ready to charge up for EV trials
A new electric car trial which will convert neighbourhoods into mini electric car hubs, has now successfully recruited enough households to start the first stage of its research. The new My Elec...
Diesel breakdowns could lead to fuel price increases
Russia is the latest suspect in a spate of diesel car breakdowns caused by clogged up filters. According to Reuters, imports of fuel from Russia are now in the frame as a suspected cause of the pro...
What will the cars of the future run on?
Hybrids, plug-ins and electric cars are becoming more common on British roads, with motorists attracted by low day-to-day running costs, low emissions and, for the time being at least, tax breaks. ...
Hyundai reveals plans for first electric car
Plans have been revealed for Hyundai to launch its first battery powered electric car in 2016. Often seen as the champion of fuel cell vehicles, Hyundai appears to be hedging its bets in the green...
Toyota prepares for fuel cell car launch
It won't reach the market until 2015, but preparations are firmly under way for the arrival of Toyota's fuel cell vehicle, known as the FCV Concept (pictured). As part of the Geneva Motor Show, Yo...
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