Tom Hanks is the latest Hollywood actor to be highlighted as a fan of electric vehicles (EVs), but his support for the technology dates back to 2003, since which time his own Toyota RAV4-EV electric car has covered over 50,000 miles.
The Étape Caledonia, the only British cycling event of its kind that takes place on roads closed to motorised traffic, was sabotaged at the weekend when protesters sprinkled carpet tacks along much of the 81-mile course.
Toyota has announced modifications to its Prius hybrid vehicle.
People in Nottingham are being urged to get on their bike to save the environment as the annual Greenweeks campaign begins this weekend.
A new design of trike that went on sale in Britain this week is able to transform itself into a child’s pushchair.