ZEFER and H2ME deliver 100 hydrogen taxis to Copenhagen
Green Car Congress
APRIL 22, 2022
The Toyota Mirais run on green hydrogen from renewable energy, following the installation and opening of a new hydrogen refueling station (HRS) in the city.
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Green Car Reports
JULY 9, 2020
London’s black cab tries on plug-in delivery-van duty. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Supplies are already pinched for the RAV4 Prime. And another plug-in hybrid Audi is U.S.-bound. Audi has confirmed that the A7 plug-in hybrid fastback is arriving to U.S. showrooms this fall.
Green Car Congress
OCTOBER 14, 2015
Transport for London is in the first group of UK customers for the Toyota Mirai fuel cell vehicle, together with private car service Greentomatocars and hydrogen energy system manufacturer ITM Power. It is fantastic that London will benefit from these new state-of-the-art hydrogen vehicles. —Boris Johnson.
Green Car Congress
MARCH 7, 2016
Working together, the partners of the government-backed London Hydrogen Network Expansion project (LHNE) will attempt to set new records for the longest journey on one tank of hydrogen (existing record 435 miles/700 km) and the longest continuous FCEV journey (6,024 miles/9,695 km).
Green Car Congress
NOVEMBER 7, 2011
Overall winner of the second annual Brighton to London RAC (Royal Automotive Club) Future Car Challenge on 5 November was former Formula 1 designer Gordon Murray and his T.27 This is the only event in the world that demonstrates real cars, in real conditions, that is measured independently and in the public eye. Earlier post.).
Green Cars News
MARCH 25, 2013
Toyota has pledged its support to the London Hydrogen Partnership and will work with the group to put together a roadmap for fuel cell vehicles and hydrogen refuelling station rollout.
Baua Electric
MAY 17, 2024
Hydrogen cars work thanks to the cleanest form of the gas combining with oxygen in a fuel cell to generate electricity. Making the demonstrator car was “a really obvious thing” to do, the company’s chief executive Lynn Calder told journalists at the unveiling this week. Is the car “for tomorrow?
Green Car Congress
JULY 7, 2009
Car-sharing operator Zipcar and the Westminster City Council in London have launched a new car sharing club fleet that will initially include 20 hybrid vehicles and will offer members access to the country’s first all-electric car club vehicle, a Citroen c1.
Green Car Congress
NOVEMBER 16, 2012
The electric vehicles (EVs) will be driven in London and Kent by engineers and technical staff working on connections, maintenance, upgrades and Low Carbon London business. The new cars will automatically become part of UK Power Networks’ Low Carbon London electric vehicle trials, which are studying the habits of London’s EV drivers.
Green Car Congress
APRIL 8, 2016
BOC, the UK’s largest supplier of industrial gases, signed an agreement with ITM Power to provide infrastructure for ITM Power’s new electrolyzer-based hydrogen refueling stations for passenger cars. The announcement underpins ITM Power’s ongoing plans to build a network of hydrogen refueling stations in the UK.
Green Cars News
JANUARY 31, 2013
A new minicab service in London has turned to Toyota to ensure that its fleet meets its strict environmental criteria. Embarque, an executive minicab service in London, is to add 22 new seven seat Prius+ models into its fleet in the coming weeks. A ‘carbon neutral’ company, the firm has an agenda to minimise the [.].
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 7, 2012
Europcar, the leader in car hire services in Europe, is adding 100 Toyota Yaris Hybrids ( earlier post ) this year to its UK rental fleet, responding to customer demand for hybrid vehicles. [This is a repost due to problems with the Typepad system.]. — Ken McCall, Managing Director, Europcar UK Group.
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 7, 2012
Europcar, the leader in car hire services in Europe, is adding 100 Toyota Yaris Hybrids ( earlier post ) this year to its UK rental fleet, responding to customer demand for hybrid vehicles. The new Yaris Hybrid will be available to book and collect from all Europcar locations, subject to availability.
Green Cars News
APRIL 28, 2013
That means we’re officially less than two months away from new rules being implemented for the London Congestion Charge. Green cars Latest news congestion charge green cars London London congestion charge low emission Toyota' However, [.].
Green Cars News
APRIL 28, 2010
Over the last few weeks we’ve brought you details about Toyota’s plans to start plug-in hybrid vehicle trials in China (see article) and London (see article) – however, now one of these trials is officially under way – in France.
Green Car Congress
MAY 22, 2014
There are seven categories, covering areas ranging from cars to innovations, and the winners will be announced at a new event on Wednesday 10 September 2014. The Award Categories are: Low Carbon Car / Van Manufacturer of the Year. There are also two special awards. Low Carbon Heavy Duty Vehicle Manufacturer of the Year.
Green Cars News
NOVEMBER 2, 2010
Toyota’s hydrogen fuel cell prototype is set to make its UK debut this week as it is confirmed as an entrant to the RAC’s Future Car Challenge. The FCHV-adv car-based on the US Highlander SUV- is set to travel from Brighton to London as part of the challenge, flanked by a host of green and [.].
Green Cars News
JUNE 21, 2010
Toyota launches its first trial of Plug-in Prius models in the UK today, as it embarks on a three year leasing programme in collaboration with EDF Energy. The Japanese carmaker launches the programme that sees 20 of its new prototype plug-in models begin trials in London by joining the vehicle fleets of five businesses and [.].
Green Cars News
FEBRUARY 24, 2012
Toyota has today confirmed that the forthcoming Yaris Hybrid will emit just 79g/km of CO2 when it comes to the UK this July. The ultra-low CO2 figure ensures the supermini will have some of the lowest running costs of any car; qualifying for free road tax, London congestion charge exemption, and for company car drivers, [.].
Green Car Congress
OCTOBER 9, 2014
Toyota earlier this month announced that the UK will be one of the first markets for its FCEV when it goes on sale next year. Hydrogen cars present us with a huge economic opportunity and can bolster our internationally renowned automotive industry. UK Business Minister Matthew Hancock announced up to £11 million (US$17.7
Green Cars News
JULY 28, 2009
The UK has been an epicentre for drivers with a green conscience for many years. Last week, Nissan announced plans to make electric car batteries at its plant in Sunderland, creating 350 new jobs in the process (see ‘ Nissan to make electric car batteries at Sunderland plant ’). Now it seems that its efforts have been rewarded.
Plugs and Cars
OCTOBER 9, 2007
Business Green Blog in the UK reports on a plan to install 250 EV charging stations in England. The congestion charge in London has spurred electric car availability and sales. nk Global will be selling its electric cars in Norway again soon. Tags: electric car. Both are seeing serious electric vehicle activity.
Green Cars News
JULY 8, 2009
The world’s largest car sharing club is ready to make an impact in the UK as ZipCar and the Westminster City Council launched a new car sharing club fleet. The fleet will initially include 20 hybrid vehicles and offer members access to the country’s first all-electric car club vehicle the Citroen C1.
Green Car Congress
JUNE 24, 2009
The project, which will put 340 vehicles on the road in trials within the next six to eighteen months, will be the biggest of its kind and is intended to accelerate the availability of low carbon cars to consumers. Modern electric cars offer power and bucket loads of torque. London South East Bid. Electricity providers E.ON
Green Cars News
JUNE 25, 2009
Of all those awarded funding from the Technology Strategy Board’s Ultra Low Carbon Vehicle Demonstrator Competition, perhaps it comes as less of a surprise to Toyota and its partner EDF Energy. Mayor of London Boris Johnson also sees Toyota as playing a key role in the trials.
Green Cars News
SEPTEMBER 28, 2011
Three cars and crews undertook a trial run of the exciting RAC Future Car Challenge last Saturday (November 5). You may have been lucky enough to see the trial run which included a Toyota Prius, Nissan Leaf and Delta E-4 Coupe as they travelled the 60 mile distance between Brighton and London. Come November, the [.].
Green Cars News
NOVEMBER 7, 2011
Gordon Murray was crowned the successful winner of last Saturday’s RAC Future Car Challenge-the second time the former F1 designer has won the energy efficiency competition. Over 60 cars took part in the 60 mile challenge to London, with a range of electric, fuel cell, hybrid, fuel efficient diesel and petrol cars at the starting [.].
Green Cars News
JUNE 29, 2009
The title of WhatGreenCar Car of the Year 2009 has been awarded to the ‘next generation’ Toyota Prius, due to be launched in the UK on 1 st August 2009. The judging was completely independent and showcased the most innovative green cars available to drive in the UK during 2009. Tags: Toyota WhatGreenCar.
Green Car Congress
JUNE 30, 2016
New OEMs such as Tesla, Next EV have changed the way cars are conceived, built and sold. It stated that the traditional core areas such as car body design, fuel economy etc., Furthermore, leading automotive companies such as Toyota, Ford, Honda, BMW etc.,
Plugs and Cars
FEBRUARY 15, 2008
The pathetic CARB staff ZEV recommendations ( here ); Bob Lutz's latest inanity about inefficient windshield wipers effect on electric cars' range; London's step backward on the congestion charge. How to spin a false green consciousness around a gasoline burning luxury automobile. I'll get to them.
Green Cars News
JULY 21, 2009
A scheme that involves the public dipping into their pockets every day is rarely greeted with enthusiasm, but the success of the London Congestion Charge has silenced most of its critics. Volvo believes the principal of hybrid cars being exempt from the charge is outdated. Green Car of the Year. Its own S40 1.6
Green Cars News
AUGUST 14, 2009
Green car hire firm, greentomatocars will take delivery of the very first third generation Toyota Prius in London today and to celebrate the firm is offering free passage to customers. Tags: Green credentials Toyota car hire greentomatocars prius.
Green Car Congress
MARCH 9, 2017
Toyota unveiled its i-TRIL concept car—a vision of mobility in 2030—at the Geneva Motor Show. Toyota developed the i-TRIL with the targeted customer being a sophisticated, single, 30-50 year old active female with two children and a vibrant lifestyle. And she lives in a SMESTO (Small to Medium Sized TOwn).
Green Cars News
JULY 26, 2011
Toyota’s trial of 20 plug-in hybrid versions of its Prius model to businesses and organisations in London is already resulting in ‘encouraging’, real-world data which shows the fuel and CO2 emission saving potential of the technology, the car maker says.
Green Cars News
NOVEMBER 8, 2011
The second annual RAC Future Car Challenge took place last Saturday (November 5, 2011) with over 60 electric, low emission combustion, hybrid, range-extended and fuel cell cars making the journey from Madeira Drive, Brighton to Pall Mall, London with a goal to use the use the least energy over the 60 mile trip.
Green Cars News
NOVEMBER 9, 2010
The final word now (I promise) on last Saturday’s RAC’s Future Car Challenge. Last week we told you that Toyota was holding a ‘Nations Challenge’ as part of its entry into the energy efficiency challenge from Brighton to London (see story). Well now the results are in and its the home team that walk away [.].
Green Cars News
JUNE 19, 2009
Car club company, Streetcar is to be the first in the UK to begin hiring out a plug-in Prius. An Amberjac adapted Pruis will be available to hire in London through Streetcar, from just £5.95 Tags: Green credentials Toyota Amberjac car club plug-in hybrid StreetCar. an hour, the Guardian reports.
Green Cars News
JANUARY 30, 2013
As the organisation celebrates 10 years of promoting low carbon transport, the LowCVP gave out its annual Low Carbon Champions Awards, with accolades going to Ford, Toyota and Transport for London (TfL) among others. Graham [.].
Green Cars News
APRIL 29, 2009
Move over Toyota Prius - there’s a new green car leader in town. Since going on sale in the UK, 229 Insight models have been sold ahead of its nearest rival the Toyota Prius at 198 units. During its first month of sales, the Honda Insight has outsold its competitors in the hybrid market. The Insight 1.3-litre
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 8, 2018
Roskill expects sales of purely fossil-fuelled cars to start declining, even as sales of all types of vehicles continue to rise. Hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) such as the Toyota Prius have been an important market for nickel metal hydride (NiMH) batteries. Two-year LME cash price chart for nickel. Click to enlarge.
Green Cars News
JUNE 30, 2009
Volvo has called on the Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, to review the criteria for London Congestion Charge exemption. Since the charging zone began operating in 2003 Hybrid cars have been exempt from the charge (currently £8.00 Green Car of the Year award from The Mayor recently. Volvo’s What Car?
Green Cars News
MAY 29, 2009
Is the new Toyota Prius the most eagerly anticipated vehicle of 2009? Toyota claims that you get more for your money with the all-new model with pricing carried over unchanged from the previous generation for both the T3 and T Spirit versions and only the T4 model showing a minor increase - up by £835.
Green Cars News
MAY 19, 2009
According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), the final details regarding the scrappage incentive scheme have now been resolved, with the full backing of car manufacturers. The scheme gives new car buyers a £2,000 discount when they trade in a car aged 10 years or more.
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