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Train stations to develop travel plans

Energy Saving Trust - Transport energy news - Tue, 19/08/2008 - 17:46

Three Yorkshire stations have been picked to take part in a pilot scheme to promote greener travel

Electric cars join fleet and race track

Energy Saving Trust - Transport energy news - Tue, 19/08/2008 - 17:45

Children and adults alike have taken steps to meet their racing and transportation needs while keeping their carbon emissions down

Hybrid trams could connect eco-town

Energy Saving Trust - Transport energy news - Mon, 18/08/2008 - 18:04

Hybrid electric-biofuel trams are being considered to link Stratford and Evesham by developers behind the Long Marston eco-town proposal

Hydrogen supercar unveiled

Energy Saving Trust - Transport energy news - Mon, 18/08/2008 - 18:03

A hydrogen car that does not have to be periodically topped up with the fuel is to be unveiled later this year

Carbon cutting company to celebrate a decade

Energy Saving Trust - Transport energy news - Fri, 15/08/2008 - 17:12

A company that has helped reduce the number of drivers on the road by organising lift sharing is soon to celebrate a decade in operation

Green transport part of NHS carbon cutting strategy

Energy Saving Trust - Transport energy news - Fri, 15/08/2008 - 17:11

Encouraging green transport options is in the interest of the NHS, not only as it seeks to meet government carbon targets but also as a means of keeping the population healthier, a strategy document claims

Carmakers fuel efficiency tests 'misleading'

Energy Saving Trust - Transport energy news - Thu, 14/08/2008 - 17:37

Car buyers trying to take fuel economy and carbon emissions into account when they make their purchase are being misled by carmakers, according to Channel 4

Tourists get green transport scheme

Energy Saving Trust - Transport energy news - Thu, 14/08/2008 - 17:36

A green transport initiative which helps tourists make eco-friendly visits of the landscape in the forest of Bowland and Ribble Valley has been launched

'Give drivers cash to incentivise fuel efficiency'

Energy Saving Trust - Transport energy news - Wed, 13/08/2008 - 17:22

Giving drivers a portion of the money they save by eco-driving could help boost the practice of driving with fuel reductions and cost savings in mind, according to an emissions software company

Lotus leads study into "flexi-fuel"

Energy Saving Trust - Transport energy news - Wed, 13/08/2008 - 17:21

Carmaker Lotus is to lead the study into a "flexi-fuel" engine which can run on petrol as well as alternative car fuels

EST Green Fleet Hero gets big new job

Energy Saving Trust - Transport energy news - Tue, 12/08/2008 - 17:56

An Energy Saving Trust's (EST) Green Fleet Hero has been snapped up for a job working for Lloyds TSB Autolease

Biofuel use hasn't met targets

Energy Saving Trust - Transport energy news - Tue, 12/08/2008 - 17:52

Biofuel use in the UK failed to meet targets, according to the first report by the Renewable Fuel Agency (RFA)

Greasy race heads to Greece

Energy Saving Trust - Transport energy news - Mon, 11/08/2008 - 17:25

A race of cooking-oil powered cars is to set off across Europe next Saturday, with Athens as its final destination

Cab driver finds biodiesel

Energy Saving Trust - Transport energy news - Mon, 11/08/2008 - 17:24

A cab driver is trialling alternative car fuels in his Ford Transit and plans to use alternative fuels in more of his fleet's cars

Report indicates support for biodiesel in US

Energy Saving Trust - Renewables news - Sat, 09/08/2008 - 01:17

A recent study by the United Soybean Board (USB) has revealed that the public supports the use of biodiesel, grainnet.com reported.

Report indicates support for biodiesel in US

Energy Saving Trust - Renewables news - Sat, 09/08/2008 - 01:17

A recent study by the United Soybean Board (USB) has revealed that the public supports the use of biodiesel, grainnet.com reported.

'Gold rush' Arctic map drawn up

Energy Saving Trust - Renewables news - Sat, 09/08/2008 - 01:17

An Arctic map showing disputed territories that states may try and lay claim to has been drawn up by British researchers.

'Gold rush' Arctic map drawn up

Energy Saving Trust - Climate change news - Sat, 09/08/2008 - 01:17

An Arctic map showing disputed territories that states may try and lay claim to has been drawn up by British researchers.

Ecuador's president announces plans to develop biofuels

Energy Saving Trust - Renewables news - Sat, 09/08/2008 - 01:16

The president of Ecuador announced in his weekly radio show that he would be promoting biofuels whilst "ensuring food security", entomointeligente.com reported.

Ecuador's president announces plans to develop biofuels

Energy Saving Trust - Renewables news - Sat, 09/08/2008 - 01:16

The president of Ecuador announced in his weekly radio show that he would be promoting biofuels whilst "ensuring food security", entomointeligente.com reported.