Archive for the 'Green living' Category

Emissions from new cars \’on the decline\’

A new report has suggested that the amount of carbon dioxide emitted by new cars has fallen by 13 per cent in the last decade.The publication from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) also revealed that more new cars emit

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Drivers \’increasingly looking for eco-friendly cars\’

A growing number of British motorists are searching for cars with environmentally-friendly features, new research has revealed.Almost a quarter of drivers who intend to buy a new car this year said they are looking for a vehicle with more

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Road crisis technology \’needs public support\’

It is imperative to get the public "interested and educated" about the new technologies available to solve the UK\’s transport crisis, according to a study by the RAC.Congestion, environmental issues and safety are all expected to be

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Car makers \’manufacturing greener vehicles\’

Automotive firms will be showcasing a host of environmentally-friendly cars at the 78th International Motor Show in Geneva, with some that are sure to interest car insurance customers.Car manufacturers are under increasing pressure the make

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Green transport initiative launched in Preston

A new network of green transport measures has been launched in the city of Preston this week.The pan-UK initiative will see the development of walking and cycling projects, in addition to research into vehicle efficiency and cleaner

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European auto industry calls for supportive legislation on CO2

Europe\’s automobile industry is requesting that the European Union (EU) fit forthcoming CO2 legislation around manufacturing cycles.While a phase-in period has been recommended for the legislation between 2012 and 2015, this proposal needs to

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\’Londoners think new congestion charge is unfair\’

The majority of Londoners feel that the new congestion charge is too high, a study has shown.Research by ICM has shown that three in four people living in the capital feel that increasing the charge to £25 a day for band G vehicles is

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Eco-driving \’could save drivers £100 a year each\’

Motorists could find that they save £100 a year by implementing eco-driving measures, it has been claimed.According to the RAC, motorists who choose not to be environmentally-friendly contribute to £2.2 billion in wasted fuel every

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Congestion charge changes \’to bring little improvement\’

Car maker Porsche has said that changes to the congestion charge in London will not help to reduce CO2 emissions.The firm has conducted an examination of the emissions savings expected to be made using Transport for London\’s own

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Congestion charge zone is five years old

London\’s congestion charge zone celebrates its fifth anniversary this month with positive results in terms of congestion and pollution.Transport for London has announced that use of bicycles, buses and the tube has risen to a record high

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