Environmental stories tagged with: RAC
RAC introduces hybrid vehicles into its fleet
Monday, 1st December 2008, 7:59 pm
RAC has announced that it will be trialling retro-fitted hybrid vehicles as part of a wider initiative to reduce CO2 emissions.
 RAC UK Commuter SurveyTuesday, 25th September 2007, 11:27 am
Seventy-one percent of UK workers commute by car, but, contrary to popular belief, those in the North-West of England are subject to the most hazardous commute, according to a new report released by the Royal Automobile Club Foundation.
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 27% of Americans Would Consider Buying a Plug-in HybridThursday, 20th September 2007, 8:13 pm
According to a Harris Interactive study, more than one-quarter (27%) of US vehicle owners say they are likely (13%), very likely (8%) or extremely likely (6%) to include plug-in hybrid engine technology in their next vehicle.
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 Blueprint for a Gridlocked EconomyTuesday, 18th September 2007, 1:04 pm
The RAC Foundation described the road transport aspects of the Conservative "Blueprint for a green Economy" as a "Blueprint for a gridlocked economy" which will stall economic development.
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 Earthrace Arrives in LondonFriday, 7th September 2007, 7:10 pm
Looking more like the Batmobile than a boat, the biodiesel powered Earthrace speed boat has arrived in London.
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Buying a New Car: Go for a Lean, Clean, Safe Machine
Tuesday, 4th September 2007, 11:50 am
As the Sainsbury's Bank reveals that Britons are splurging on new cars, the RAC foundation offers advice on what to look for in your new car.
A1GP in Race to Tackle Climate Change
Friday, 31st August 2007, 4:40 pm
A1GP World Cup of Motorsport has unveiled a series of initiatives to help reduce its environmental footprint. Measures include switching to biofuel (30% ethanol mix), waste reduction measures, carbon-offsetting unavoidable emissions and promoting environmental awareness to a global audience spanning 150 countries.
Could your Business Win the Car Free Challenge?
Thursday, 30th August 2007, 6:04 pm
Bracknell Forest Borough Council is challenging its businesses and residents to take part in its annual car free challenge.
Die-Hard Drivers Are Still Wedded to Their Cars
Tuesday, 17th July 2007, 4:27 pm
We are just as car dependent today as we were in the early 1990s, according to a new research paper released today by the RAC Foundation.
Offsetting Code Gets Go Ahead
Monday, 16th July 2007, 12:57 pm
Amid growing controversy over Carbon Offsets, Defra have announced that a voluntary Code of Best Practice for the offsetting industry will be established.
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