Nissan LEAF to hit UK in March 2011

Amid strong global demand for the world’s first affordable mass-produced, zero-emission vehicle, Nissan will open order books in the UK from 1st September.

The ordering process is a first step in securing a place on the list to receive the Nissan LEAF, and means Portuguese, Irish and UK customers will be first in line to receive [...]

  • Share/Bookmark

European ministers to look at clean vehicle procurement

As part of the revision of the proposal for a Directive on the promotion of clean and energy efficient road transport vehicles, EU transport ministers are set to strengthen a draft law requiring public authorities across to take energy and environmental costs into account when buying road vehicles.

The plans are aimed at shifting procurement behaviour [...]

  • Share/Bookmark

Definition of Clean Vehicles

Clean vehicles are fuelled by renewable fuels or fossil fuels that are less pollutant than ordinary fuels, or use a technique which dramatically reduces pollution and energy use.

  • Share/Bookmark