| Hydrogen travel receives £400m injection 20/01/2012 The Government has announced a new programme that aims to make hydrogen powered travel a UK reality. |
More low carbon buses on the way in Scotland 20/01/2012 The Scottish Government has announced grant funding worth £2 million to continue the rollout of lower carbon buses. |
TfL awards 'greener' cleaning contract for bus stations 18/01/2012 Cleaning contract for all bus stations and bus stands awarded to ISS Contract will deliver a reduction in CO2 emissions and deliver cleaner air |
| New labels on tyres to be introduced 16/12/2011 In 2012, most types of vehicle tyres sold in the UK and wider the EU will come with an explanatory label, similar to those found on cars, houses and appliances. |
EasyJet founder set to launch Car Club 14/12/2011 Stelios Haji-Ioannou is launching a new car sharing service which will see customers able to rent out their cars for an agreed rate. |
Mitsubishi plans greener car mats 14/12/2011 Mitsubishi is conducting research into a series of plant-based green plastics with the aim of replacing the petrol based variety. |
| Exploring the potential of biomethane After identifying that its refuse collection vehicles were the main fuel consumers in its fleet, Leeds City Council embarked on a year long trial investigating the potential of biomethane as a fuel |
Badly iced-over For two years running, heavy snow has brought the nation to a standstill. This year, the government, the Highways Agency and local councils are saying they are ready for the worst. But are you? |
| A vision for future fuel While the DECC’s recently published Carbon Plan shows that politicians are finally starting to take hydrogen transport seriously, more work needs to be done to support this future fuel |
Spare a thought for tyre safety Increased vehicle downtime, higher fuel costs and premature tyre wear can be the result of poorly maintained tyres, but more importantly they can also seriously affect the safety of drivers |
| Environmental champion Uber-efficient, powerful, and comfortable, the Golf BlueMotion is an excellent example of practical and environmentally-friendly engineering |
| The new generation Yaris The new Toyota Yaris gets top scores for its surprisingly roomy interior, contemporary style and easy-to-drive character |
| The Panoramic Peugeot The new Peugeot 508 benefits from a stop-start system which is claimed to enhance driveability and economy by up to 15 per cent. Angela Pisanu finds out how it drives |