Visitors at the opening day of the Frankfurt Motor Show tomorrow will be greeted by a sea of car makers all clamouring to flag their green credentials by exhibiting hybrid and electric models; the new plug-in version of the Toyota Prius is there, but not, unfortunately, the stretched limo version.
Commuters wanting to do their bit for the environment by opting for pedal power are being urged to encourage their employers to sign up to the Cycle to Work scheme.
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It will come as little surprise to anyone who rides a bike, but cycle lanes can make roads more dangerous for cyclists. A study by Leeds and Bolton universities has come to the conclusion that ‘cycle lanes do not appear to provide greater space for cyclists in all conditions’
Cities across Britain are set to have electric and hybrid vehicle charging points.
France has stolen a march in the fight against climate change by announcing a new carbon tax on the use of oil, gas and coal.