emissions

Embarrassment For Government As Cars Are Shown To Be Less Polluting Than Buses

January 4, 2012

Auto Express has highlighted that the Government’s own data has shown that buses outside of London are more polluting per passenger than the average car during the last decade. Not only is this is a shock but it’s a real disappointment. If public transport providers cannot lower their emissions – per passenger – then they [...]

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DPF Causing You Problems? Read This Guide…

November 6, 2011

There’s recently been some press coverage over issues around ownership of new vehicles fitted with a diesel particulate filter, or DPF. It stops the nasty black smoky stuff from pouring out of the exhaust of your diesel powered car. It seems that some owners of said diesels are feeling a little mis-sold, as they are [...]

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Public Transport Isn’t That Clean!

July 1, 2009

I’m not sure how newsworthy this is, but I’m guessing quite so given how furiously politicians sprout their nonsense about buses and other forms of public transport being perfect for the new ‘green’ world we all find ourselves in (like it or not).  On the way home, I had to stand on a noisy, cramped [...]

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Fiat’s Low Emissions

March 23, 2009

Fiat has the lowest CO2 emissions rating figures for a volume manufacturer, at 133.7g/km, according to the JATO (the automotive business intelligence experts).  The Italian firm is going to be offering green test drive sessions for customers are certain dealerships – these will analyse the driving style and provide tips on how to improve mileage [...]

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Some Green Driving Tips

November 9, 2008

Although the price of petrol has gone down, it’s still not exactly a cheap commodity (OPEC certainly sees to that). With that in mind, I thought I’d offer a very pared down, simple list of things you can do to be friendly on the planet, as well as your wallet. Buy a ‘green’ car No [...]

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The G8 Jokers

July 9, 2008

You couldn’t make the sort of stuff up that comes from a G8 meeting.  Let me give you a (non-car related) example – just the other day Gordon Brown came out with the statement of ‘don’t waste food’ – for me that sounds like good advice.  I don’t as a rule waste food (you may [...]

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