http://www.greenleasing.co.uk/news/ en-gb Copyright (C) 2008 - 2010 by The Green Leasing Company Thu, 15 Apr 2010 12:35:08 GMT Thu, 15 Apr 2010 12:35:08 GMT Newspapers http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 2 http://www.greenleasing.co.uk/images/page/logo-print.gif http://www.greenleasing.co.uk/news/ 299 79 http://www.greenleasing.co.uk/news/2010/april/end-of-jump-leads.html In 2009, the RAC were called out some 177,916 times to jumpstart cars and a flat battery was the main reason breakdown assistance was required, according to Powertraveller 42 Thu, 15 Apr 2010 12:25:00 GMT http://www.greenleasing.co.uk/news/2010/march/vortex-creating-wind-turbines-could.html An egg-beater-like vertical wind turbine design could potentially double the output of wind farms by using the space between larger, horizontal turbines. 41 Wed, 31 Mar 2010 12:30:00 GMT http://www.greenleasing.co.uk/news/2010/march/is-it-now-the-right-time-to-invest-in.html Is it now the right time to invest in micro-generation? 40 Wed, 3 Mar 2010 14:38:00 GMT http://www.greenleasing.co.uk/news/2009/may/barack-obama-reveals-dramatic-new.html President Obama put Americans on notice yesterday that their love affair with gas-guzzling cars must end, by announcing dramatic new standards on emissions and fuel efficiency. 39 Tue, 26 May 2009 8:00:00 GMT http://www.greenleasing.co.uk/news/2009/april/coming-in-for-a-landing-airlines-say.html Starting in 2013, up to 100 European airports will take part in a plan to reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. 38 Fri, 3 Apr 2009 8:00:00 GMT http://www.greenleasing.co.uk/news/2009/february/us-ahead-in-eco-transport.html The UK is behind the US when it comes to finding low-carbon alternative forms of transport. 37 Tue, 17 Feb 2009 8:00:00 GMT http://www.greenleasing.co.uk/news/2009/february/320-to-park-at-your-own-door.html DRIVERS of so-called "gas guzzlers" in the Capital are set to pay more as transport chiefs press ahead with plans to introduce higher parking charges for the most polluting cars. 36 Thu, 5 Feb 2009 8:00:00 GMT http://www.greenleasing.co.uk/news/2009/january/step-on-the-gas.html Liverpool John Lennon airport is testing a revolutionary scheme to convert harmful CO² emissions into car and aviation fuel. 35 Thu, 29 Jan 2009 8:00:00 GMT http://www.greenleasing.co.uk/news/2009/january/research-hope-for-new-power-cells.html Scientists are attempting to master new technology to power cars, mobile phones and laptops. 34 Wed, 14 Jan 2009 8:00:00 GMT http://www.greenleasing.co.uk/news/2009/january/green-parking-plan-to-be-extended.html A London council has announced plans to extend a scheme that charges the most polluting vehicles more to park. 33 Wed, 7 Jan 2009 8:00:00 GMT http://www.greenleasing.co.uk/news/2009/january/walking-cycling-and-public-transport.html Walking, cycling and public transport must play a bigger role in the future of local travel, a new report suggests. 32 Tue, 6 Jan 2009 8:00:00 GMT http://www.greenleasing.co.uk/news/2008/december/greenhouse-gases-should-be-cut-80-by.html Eighteen months after it began work, Parliament's Temporary Committee on Climate Change called for an 80% cut in greenhouse gases by 2050, binding interim targets to improve energy efficiency 20% by 2020 and incentives to encourage everyone to do their bit. 31 Tue, 9 Dec 2008 8:00:00 GMT http://www.greenleasing.co.uk/news/2008/december/greenhouse-gases-must-be-cut.html The UK must cut its greenhouse gas emissions by at least 34% by 2020, the committee set up to advise the Government on climate change has recommended. 30 Mon, 1 Dec 2008 8:00:00 GMT http://www.greenleasing.co.uk/news/2008/november/bid-to-cut-uk-transport-emissions.html UK transport emissions could be cut by a quarter by 2020 if the government shifted its policies, a report claims. 29 Mon, 24 Nov 2008 8:00:00 GMT http://www.greenleasing.co.uk/news/2008/november/6000-bikes-in-400-locations-boris.html Londoners will be able to pick up and drop off one of 6,000 bikes at 400 locations across the capital, Boris Johnson announced today, as he invited companies to register their interest in setting up his cycle-hire scheme. 28 Wed, 19 Nov 2008 8:00:00 GMT http://www.greenleasing.co.uk/news/2008/november/ups-orders-six-modecs-following.html UPS has ordered six Modec electric vehicles for operation at its Camden facility. 27 Tue, 11 Nov 2008 8:00:00 GMT http://www.greenleasing.co.uk/news/2008/november/keystone-slashes-co2-and-costs-with.html Keystone Distribution, McDonald's UK logistics partner, says it will cut its fuel spend by _750,000 next year as it increases the use of used cooking oil (UCO) to power its trucks. 26 Sun, 2 Nov 2008 8:00:00 GMT http://www.greenleasing.co.uk/news/2008/october/salmond-praises-green-bus-firm.html A Falkirk firm set to launch a new generation of diesel-electric buses has been praised by the first minister. 25 Tue, 28 Oct 2008 8:00:00 GMT http://www.greenleasing.co.uk/news/2008/october/beijing-businesses-paid-to-reduce.html Businesses in Beijing are being offered cash incentives to reduce pollution. 24 Tue, 21 Oct 2008 8:00:00 GMT http://www.greenleasing.co.uk/news/2008/october/citroen-greenfleet-lcv-manufacturer-of.html Citroën has won the prestigious GreenFleet LCV Manufacturer of the Year award – just days after the Citroën Nemo van became International Van of the Year 2009. 23 Tue, 14 Oct 2008 8:00:00 GMT