ETA newsletter - 14/07/2009

Ford to fit lasers to its cars by 2011

Lasers: Not the ultimate solution to traffic congestion, but
rather a way of making cars more fuel effcient and reliable and
coming to a car near you soon. Read more

New electric car that encourages drink driving will make roads safer

A new car that features a built-in mini-bar is likely to make the
roads significantly safer; the concept design features a
wrap-around seven-seat sofa, table, television and, crucially,
the ability to drive itself. Read more

Solar-powered car uses half the power of a kettle

A new British design of electric car can travel 4 miles on the
same amount of power that it took to boil your kettle this
morning. See the car and read more

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Shipping causes more CO₂ than Britain

CO₂ emissions from international shipping now total 870 million
tonnes, which equates to more than Britain’s entire current
carbon emissions. Read more

McCharge on the menu for electric cars

Whatever you make of recent attempts by McDonalds to present
itself as environmentally responsible, its decision to provide
facilities for electric vehicles may be the beginnings of a
nationwide network of recharging facilities. Read more

Bicycle boom hits Britain

The demand for bicycles in Britain has tripled in the past year,
leading to shortages of certain models. Read more and
use our guide to check you are not being over-charged for your bike insurance.