Environment

Honda Jazz Hybrid [Road Test]

September 12, 2011
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We recently road tested a Honda Jazz Hybrid – read our thoughts here.

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Some thoughts on Green Motoring

July 6, 2011

Car companies are increasingly shouting about their green credentials – doubtless in part because of increased legislation from governments around the world that require them to show they are doing something to reduce their environmental impact. I was sent this video recently that talks about some of the benefits modern cars bring in terms of [...]

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Eco Apps, mobile recycling and more tips for a greener mobile life

March 30, 2011
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Environmentally friendly tips for how to live a greener mobile life.

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Fashionation Eco Speakers [review]

January 4, 2011
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I like to think of myself as a “realistic” iPhone user. I love my iPhone, but I fully recognise that it has its problems as well as benefits… Take the recent news about the alarms not working, for example – big disadvantage if you hope to get up on time! One of the advantages, for [...]

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Fifth Gear Honda FCX Clarity road-test

January 6, 2010

Fifth Gear’s Vicky Butler-Henderson takes the Honda FCX-Clarity for a test drive.

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Tesla Roadster: The fun side of eco-friendly vehicles

March 16, 2009

All eco-friendly cars are slow and boring, right? The Tesla Roadster turns that idea on its head by being a quick, beautiful car that runs on… electricity.

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Geek-Speak Recycled: How do fuel cells work?

November 19, 2008

This post, originally written in March 2008, tackles the question of how hydrogen fuel cells are used to generate electriciy.

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Arcologies: Cities of the future?

September 29, 2008

Arcology, the blend of architecture and ecology, is a recurring theme in sci-fi. But it is destined to remain forever in the realm of fantasy? Some current building projects would suggest not.

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How do fuel cells work?

May 26, 2008

A while back we looked at cars that run on hydrogen rather than burning fossil fuels, but how do hydrogen fuel cells actually work? Find out here.

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Fuel Cell Cars :: ride into the future

March 5, 2008

Greenpeace… Friends of the Earth… it’s safe to say they aren’t exactly keen on cars because, in part, cars tend to produce some fairly nasty gasses. So what if cars didn’t do that any more? Well, there would still be the problem of roads taking up countryside space, but it would help a bit, wouldn’t [...]

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