Government announces £20m funding for 20 low carbon freight projects

Vans will go electric and lorries will run on hydrogen dual-fuel under a £20 million Government programme to cut emissions and improve air quality, transport minister John Hayes announced yesterday. The funding, announced at the Delivering Sustainable Road Transport to…




London surpassed annual air pollution limits 5 days into 2017

The City of London broke its 2017 air pollution limits just five days into the new year, a whole three days ahead of its 2016 record. In response, Greenpeace enlisted the help of Mary Poppins to call on politicians to…




Fleet demand for EVs rising at ‘a rapid rate’

Plug-in cars could be poised for a substantial increase in take-up by businesses from 2017, as fleets and drivers take advantage of increased choice, improved battery capacity and lower taxation. The range of plug-in hybrids and electric vehicles (EVs) is…




Honda Clarity Fuel Cell arrives in Europe

Honda's latest and most advanced zero-emission model has arrived in Europe, with the Honda Clarity Fuel Cell set to make waves in the automotive market in the months to come. Taking part in the Hydrogen for Innovative Vehicles (HyFIVE) EU…




Brits want greener neighbourhood planning

The UK public have had their say on how they would like their neighbourhoods to be created in the years ahead, with a focus on green measures high on the list of wants. One of the top choices by respondents…