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Drive Greener

How green is the future of motoring?

Essential reading for eco-conscious motorists.

LATEST ENVIRONMENT NEWS

Bioethanol Bentley to debut next year

Bentley is developing bioethanol-powered versions of its large-engined models.
Think! close to bankruptcy

Electric vehicle-maker Think! has appealed to the Norwegian government for help.
Renault-Nissan in Swiss EV deal

Renault-Nissan has signed a deal with EOS to develop a recharging infrastructure in Switzerland.
Electricity-generating road developed

Engineers have developed a road which can generate electricity as vehicles pass over it.
Volvo plans hybrids and more eco-mods

Details of Volvo's upcoming environmentally friendly new cars - DRIVe C30, S40 and V50, and more.
Turbine firm plans wind car

Dale Vince is planning an electric sports car that he will only run on wind-generated electricity.

Volkswagen Golf BlueMotion

Fuel economy tests

Our real-world figures dispel the myth of the 'green' cars.

Petrol prices

LPG: the beauty of gas

Cleaner and cheaper than petrol - should you convert to gas?

Hydrogen: fuel of the future?

BMW Hydrogen 7

Do hydrogen-powered cars point the way to a greener future?

How green is your driving?

How green is your driving?

How poor driving style can rack up the ecological black marks.

ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION

Honda Lorna

The future of motoring

How the industry is starting to clean up its act.

Detox January

Daily Detox

31 hints to help you go greener day by day.

HYBRIDS

Honda Civic Hybrid

Honda Civic Hybrid

Lots of technology makes up for its lack of space age styling.

Lexus RX400h

Lexus RX400h

A 4x4 that shouldn't get you lynched by Greenpeace.

Toyota Prius

Toyota Prius

Hollywood's favourite hybrid remains hugely popular.

Lexus GS450h

Lexus GS450h

The GS450h is a surprisingly high speed hybrid.

C4 Hybride

PSA Diesel Hybrid Prototypes

PSA announces a diesel-electric hybrid production model.

Lexus LS600h

Lexus LS600h

A forward-looking take on the executive saloon formula.

ELECTRIC CARS

GoinGreen G-Wiz

GoinGreen G-Wiz

With a 40-mile range the G-Wiz has a select target market.

GM EV-1

Is the Electric Car Dead?

Examining the controversial film Who Killed the Electric Car?

HYDROGEN FUEL CELLS

Honda FCX

Honda FCX

The FCX looks futuristic but will be on sale next year.

Chevrolet Sequel

Chevrolet Sequel

The latest fuel cell prototype produces no emissions at all.

Mercedes-Benz A-Class F-Cell

Mercedes A-Class F-Cell

There's a hydrogen tank hiding in this A-Class shell.

Nissan X-Trail FCV

Nissan X-Trail FCV

We've driven a vision of the future and it's very green indeed.

OTHER ALTERNATIVES

Rape seed

Biofuels and biodiesel

There's a growing buzz about biofuels - here's our guide.

Volkswagen Polo BlueMotion

Volkswagen Polo BlueMotion

The Polo BlueMotion is clean but also slow and noisy.

VW's blueprint

Blueprint for a green future

Volkswagen sets out its carbon dioxide reduction plan.

Lotus Exige 265E

Lotus Exige 265E

The Exige proves that you can have your seed cake and eat it.

Citroen Stop & Start

Citroen Stop & Start
With the C2 and C3 superminis, Citroen offers a novel way to reduce emissions.

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