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Councils to get £10m grant to update green homes expertise

3/10/2010 12:18:11 PM: UK councils are to benefit from nearly £10 million in funds to help them update their green skills and advance the 'second wave' of eco-towns.

Low carbon towns programme launched today

2/8/2010 12:29:16 PM: The government has announced the UK's largest ever green home building programme today.

Low-carbon transport needs more government investment, says Hodac

1/18/2010 12:09:25 PM: The UK government needs to support low carbon transport, says the head of a European body for manufacturers.

Small town welcomes electric car

11/17/2009 1:25:16 PM: A rural community in Scotland has become the first to trial an electric car.

Council makes new emissions pledge

10/8/2009 8:50:04 AM: A London council has become the first to promise to reduce carbon emissions by 30 percent by 2020.

Electric car plans for Brighton

9/21/2009 9:05:07 AM: A new electric car charging initiative is being planned by Brighton and Hove City Council.

More efficient transportation called for

9/15/2009 11:57:08 AM: Volkswagen has claimed energy efficient cars are the future of transport.

Funding for electric car projects

9/11/2009 1:37:04 PM: Electric and hybrid car projects have received new funding from the Technology Strategy Board.

Carbon neutral decision in Denmark

8/25/2009 3:17:07 PM: Aarhus in Denmark could be a carbon-neutral city by 2030.

Thousands of electric cars from 2011

8/19/2009 2:17:10 PM: A developer has claimed thousands of the low carbon vehicles will be produced by 2011.

Nissan unveils zero emission electric Leaf car

8/3/2009 1:57:02 PM: The Leaf is a zero-emission car capable of driving 160km on one charge.

UK government announces green transport grants for fleet managers

7/24/2009 10:55:00 AM: Commercial fleets can apply for government funding to switch to alternative fuels or electric-powered vehicles.

Eco towns given green light as tougher UK housing standards announced

7/17/2009 10:15:03 AM: The UK government has given its backing to four potential eco-town developments following an extensive review process.

World's largest electric car trial launched in UK

6/24/2009 11:15:03 AM: New £25 million scheme introduced as UK government targets transport carbon emission reductions.

British motorists to be given electric car subsidy

4/17/2009 3:06:36 PM: The government has pledged to provide drivers with subsidies rising to £5,000 if they buy electric.

UK electric car push requires renewables focus

4/14/2009 5:05:27 PM: The success of government plans to promote electric cars will depend on how closely they are tied to renewable energy generation.