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UK will need toll roads as drivers turn to eco-friendly cars

2012-05-16T00:00:00+1:00

The UK will need to undertake a major overhaul of road taxes, including the introduction of widespread road tolls, as more drivers turn to eco-friendly cars, according to a new report.

Re-elected London Mayor redoubles green efforts

2012-05-16T00:00:00+1:00

Re-elected Mayor of London Boris Johnson yesterday announced key appointments to his team in a bid to re-energise his efforts to create a greener city.

Google-backed wind power transmission line moves ahead

2012-05-16T00:00:00+1:00

A $5 billion project for a new transmission line from wind farms off the east coast of the US being backed by internet giant Google is moving ahead.

Domestic PV is still viable, say UK solar industry associations

2012-05-15T00:00:00+1:00

All four of the UK’s major trade associations representing the domestic solar industry are joining forces to spread the message that photovoltaics are still viable.

Itron completes $100 million acquisition of smart grid provider

2012-05-15T00:00:00+1:00

Itron has announced the completion of its $100 million takeover of privately help smart grid technology generator SmartSynch.

Updated: Chargemaster plugs Oxford into electric vehicle network

2012-05-15T00:00:00+1:00

UK electric vehicle charging point developer and supplier Chargemaster is launching its fast-charging POLAR network in Oxford today.

Waitrose checks out first rapid charging point for electric cars

2012-05-15T00:00:00+1:00

UK supermarket chair Waitrose announced today that is in installing its first rapid charging point for electric vehicles in conjunction with supplier Chargemaster plc.

Philips LEDs to light up Empire State Building

2012-05-14T00:00:00+1:00

New York City’s iconic Empire State Building is teaming up with Philips to use LEDs to create a state-of-the-art lighting show that changes colour in real-time.

Nissan hails British Gas electric van trial a success

2012-05-14T00:00:00+1:00

Nissan is hailing the success of its e-NV200 prototype electric van, which British Gas says confirms its decision to switch 10% of its light commercial vehicle fleet to electric over the next three years.

UK’s National Trust launches wind farm legal challenge

2012-05-14T00:00:00+1:00

The National Trust, English Heritage and East Northamptonshire Council are launching a legal challenge against the decision to site a wind farm with a mile of a Grade I listed building.