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​Many critics of alternative energy vehicles cite an underdeveloped charging network as one of their main concerns about Factors such as this are stopping consumers making the switch from petrol and diesel vehicles.

​Now that you've decided to alleviate the stress from your holiday and rent a car, you now have to put your plan into motion, or even better Green Motion. Planning your hire in advance will help you to avoid making the common mistakes which are usually made when hiring a car.

​2014 hasn't been the best year for traditional petrol and diesel cars, as new figures revealed that electric car sales in the UK stealing the market share.

​Green Motion, the Award Winning low cost, low CO2 car and van rental company, has now been established at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, near Liverpool Airport, Speke, for seven months.

Green Motion Birmingham City Centre are delighted to celebrate the first/second anniversary of their new premises on Queens Gate.

In 2013 we witnessed the birth of the first 3D-printed electric car named the Urbee 2. The Urbee 2 excited and inspired many in the industry, and it seemed that 3D printed cars would be a viable option in the very near future.

New routes and increased frequencies to drive growth and enable doubling of passenger numbers to 40-45 million per year on single runway.

​Nanyang Technological University scientists have made a notable breakthrough in electric vehicle technology. The scientists on board developed a 2-in-1 electric motor system which will increase the range of electric vehicles.

Last month the National Drive Electric Week captivated many EV enthusiasts and broke world records in the process.

The long awaited release of the highly anticipated new Tesla model is nearly upon us, although we aren't quite sure how close just yet. Tesla has a big announcement come October 9th regarding the mysterious release.

Would wireless charging encourage you make the switch from your regular car to an electric model? If so, the time to give up fuel cars could be closer than you think.

​Once again, the eco car rental company, Green Motion exhibits at this year’s Green Fleet Arrive & Drive at Rockingham Raceway, Northamptonshire, England. This year’s show is bigger than ever with a record number of high profile motor manufacturers exhibiting their low emission fleets.

The boom in low emission vehicles doesn't just extend its grace to cars. We are seeing more and more electric motorcycles, scooters and buses travelling along our roads than ever. It's only natural that the next pathway for electric vehicles is competitive electric racing cars.

The Tesla Model S has been a firm favourite with the American electric car market for the past year, now the popular model is up for grabs in the UK, so there has never been a better time to give you the lowdown on the much loved Tesla S.

Ecotricity, the company behind the installation of 90% of the new network of charging stations, now up and down the UK motorway system, has called the rapid growth of electric car sales in the UK a 'revolution'.

​While some of you were enjoying a Sunday roast or an afternoon nap, the team from Green Motion Head Office were starting their Gherkin Challenge in support of the NSPCC.

​Founder and Chairman of Green Motion, Richard Lowden following his own nomination by his son to participate in the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge issued a challenge of his own to the 13 country owners of each Green Motion car rental franchise operations.

​China is well known for the heavy pollution that rests over the countries sky line, caused by the reliance on coal and diesel engines which fuels the country.

​In light of the recent article published by the BBC news earlier this week which focused on some rental companies varying their prices based on the customer’s location – not the location they are hiring the car from but the location that they are purchasing the car from – Richard Lowden, founder and Chairman of Green Motion stated, "I am pleased to confirm that Green Motion are not one of the rental companies operating within the European market that disadvantage customers based on their geographical location."

The government is urging us to lead by their example, as Downing Street has had its first electric car charging point fitted earlier this month

The popularity of electric cars is steadily on the increase this year, and many people are switching from more traditional forms of transport. Are you one of the many looking to make the change? Green Motion has compiled our top 5 reasons for choosing low emission cars.

Green Motion are sponsoring GreenFleet’s Arrive’n’ Drive event held in Rockingham, Corby on the 23rd of September, 2014.

​Green Motion Car Rental has the pleasure to announce the launch of an affiliate program for Lloyds online banking customers.

If you've been keeping up to date with any electric car market news, then you might have heard of the newest development which may just change everything.

​The usual selling points of an electric car aim to appeal to the greener market out there, not this time however. Volkswagen is trying a different approach with their new e-golf model, and are appealing to business owners with company cars.

James May, the popular presenter opened up to Radio 4 this weekend and announced that he will be joining the queue to invest in an electric model.

Electric car consumers now no longer need to worry about running out of power mid way through a journey, as the RAC has launched its first mobile electric charging system.

​Electric vehicles currently represent just one percent of car sales in Britain, however it looks like Nick Clegg is looking to change that. The Deputy Prime Minister unveiled an £500 million initiative to boost the current market

​Students of Columbia Basin College in America are embracing the electric vehicle revolution by hosting the 2014 Electrathon Car Rally on campus.

​China is infamous for its air pollution, so much so that tourists who visit often take photos over the cities ever expanding smog. However, China is now proactively looking to tackle its air waste, and minimise the amount of pollution being produced by the country.

​It has to be a ‘win win’. Not only can you have a reliable car or van to hire from Green Motion vehicle rentals, but you can hire a vehicle that has been purpose manufactured to ensure it is one of the greenest vehicles in the UK.

​A billionaire tycoon has promised the city of London an electric car sharing scheme which could revolutionize the city centre’s traffic problems. The prototype is planned to come to fruition in March 2015, and would allow participants to hire electric cars between the designated parking points in the city - even offering a payment method using your smart phone.

​Large car manufacturers, including BMW, Renault, Nissan, Vauxhall and Toyota, have joined a government campaign aimed at promoting the use of ultra-low emission cars, whilst breaking the existing myths about such vehicles, Business Reporter wrote recently.

​Although the catalytic converter was developed in the 1940s, its design has remained the same since then, despite the device playing an important role in the control of exhaust emissions from a vehicle, Auto Express explains.

​The University of Surrey has introduced an on-site car sharing programme for its staff that aims to boost the number of people involved in the environmentally friendly initiative.