Transport | Energy-Saving News

Green Virgin To Rock The Low Carbon Boat

Posted on 16. Mar, 2010 by Ross.

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The rise of the outsourcing of manufacturing jobs across the world saw an explosion in world shipping trade, with 85% of worldwide cargo travelling by ship, and so it’s no surprise that shipping is a major contributor to climate change.
Always one to spot a keen business opportunity - even if it’s to the benefit of [...]

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CBI: We Want Energy Efficiency On Driving Tests

Posted on 03. Mar, 2010 by Ross.

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Business lobby organisation the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) has called for mandatory energy efficiency testing as part of the driving test, doing a U-turn on its growing resistance to UK low-carbon legislation in the wake of the failed Copenhagen conference.
Smooth driving and the avoidance of sharp braking or acceleration can reduce fuel use by [...]

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Copenhagen Conundrum 4: Aviation And International Shipping

Posted on 15. Dec, 2009 by Ross.

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One part of the Copenhagen conference trying to quietly slip under the radar is the inclusion on shipping and aviation emissions into national carbon reduction targets.
Few people remain ignorant of the environmental cost of flying: worldwide aviation emissions have risen by 50% since 1990 on the back of cut-price aeroplane operators and rising affluence. (Having [...]

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Car Park Light Switch-off Leaves Call-in Councillor In The Dark About Savings

Posted on 04. Nov, 2009 by Ross.

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Devon County Council should have been basking in the glow of ecological enlightenment this week, after announcing on Monday that they were turning off their street car park lighting from 12:30am-5:30am in order to reduce energy bills and carbon emissions.
Instead, a clueless councillor on a local BBC radio show was left floundering when asked about [...]

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Ford Gets Smart: Electric Cars Will Talk To Meters, Charge At Cheapest Rates

Posted on 20. Aug, 2009 by Ross.

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One company actively pursuing the dream of intelligent use of smart meters is Ford.
Not content with pushing forward with bringing electric vehicles to the mass market, the American car company is pushing forward one of the key selling points of electric car technology to the next level. Not only is running a car on electricity [...]

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Don’t Drive - Flying By Plane Is Greener Way To Travel

Posted on 15. Jun, 2009 by Ross.

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Despite airlines now talking about carbon-neutral growth and bio-fuels, they already have a green feather in their cap: flying by plane causes less carbon emissions than driving a car.
A study (PDF) from the University of Berkeley, California found that the carbon footprint of flying, generally held to be the most environmentally polluting form of transport, [...]

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UK Rail Transport Network Goes Green

Posted on 17. Feb, 2009 by Ross.

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Two recent announcements are set to boost the environmental credibility of rail transport in the UK, in marked contrast to the lack of energy-saving initiatives being announced by the British transport system generally in recent months.
Firstly, the UK Department for Transport revealed the purchase of a new fleet of Intercity trains which are faster, lighter [...]