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​During this year’s COP21 climate conference, the UK government has continued to pledge its commitment to cut vehicle emissions, paving the way for almost all cars and vans in the UK to be zero emission by 2050.

The North East Ambulance Service has deployed five fully electric Nissan Leaf pool cars, as part of their measures to reduce fuel use and cut its carbon footprint.

A new NOx rating scheme has been announced by Emissions Analytics to help consumers, policy makers and vehicle manufacturers better understand the real-world NOx emissions from new cars.

​Sales of electric and hybrid vehicles between January and September are up 139% from 2014’s figures. Over 21,000 motorists have decided to purchase an eco-friendly car so far this year.

It is expected that in five years’ time over half of London black cabs will be electric- which will result in a positive impact on the environment.

12 cities have this month been shortlisted for a share of £35m funding, to support electrical vehicles in their areas.

This week Green Motion once again exhibited at the World Travel Market in the London Excel from the 2nd November until the 4th November 2015.

Whilst driving a greener car has a significant impact on the environment, drivers can take other precautions to make their driving more eco-friendly. Here are Green Motion’s top tips for green driving…

​We are pleased to announce that Green Motion have won ‘Rental Company of the Year’ at the annual GreenFleet Awards.

A new report has revealed that the widespread adoption of electric transportation could lead to a huge reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, as well as improved air quality.

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has used a new report on air quality to make the claim that new Euro 6 standards have ‘the potential to all-but eliminate’ exhaust pollutants.

The new Nissan Leaf was launched this month, boasting a new 30kW battery that will increase the car’s range from 124 miles to 155 miles.

​Here at Green Motion we’re all too aware that common fuel sources such as petrol is in decline and we need to look for other options. While the most popular options so far have been electricity or hybrids, we’re going to take a look at some of the more alternative options available.

​By now, we’ve all heard the news about Google’s self-driving car. The futuristic technology is being tested on UK roads this year and is set to be available to the public in just five years. But what does all of this mean for the environment?

It has been announced by Highways England that the UK will begin trials of wireless charging technology embedded into road surfaces, to charge electric and hybrid vehicles.

​A key subsidy for plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles has been extended until February 2016, with an anticipated uptake of 50,000 vehicles by the end of November.

​The notion of building usable domestic items out of renewable materials is a timeless aspect of human culture but thanks to a contemporary emphasis on recycling, such behaviour is no longer scorned at. The motor industry in particular has taken this green focus very seriously, an ethos which can be seen clearly reflected by manufacturers such as Ford, Volkswagen and Nissan.

​Green Motion were delighted to receive high praise from a well-known journalist this week, after his experience at Green Motion London Gatwick Airport.

​Its the big Green Motion Triple Treble Sale!!! We're giving you treble savings on your car rental over the next 3 months for our London Heathrow Airport, London Gatwick Airport & Bristol Airport locations.

​As Declan Donnelly (1/2 of legendary presenting duo Ant & Dec) trades in his Maserati for a considerably lower C02 emission Fiat 500, Green Motion look at the other celebrities turning away from the dark side and embracing greener, low emission cars – all of which are available in the Green Motion fleet.

​Belfast is the latest European city to see a Green Motion branch opening. The car rental branch will serve George Best Belfast City airport, offering travellers the option to enjoy low cost vehicle rental whilst helping to reduce the impact of C02 emissions.

​At Green Motion we are constantly aiming to give you the best in green car and van rental, and one of the key ways we can do this is by regularly updating our fleet to introduce the latest in green car technology.

Green Motion are proud to have Nissan Leaf electric vehicles available for hire in selected branches. Electric cars are solely powered by an electric motor, are subject to no congestion charges and no road tax – and have close to no effect on the environment.

​Official correspondence from the​ BRVLA has shown that the abolition of the driving licence counterpart ran smoothly for most vehicle renters and their customers.

The British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association has this month accused the DVLA of ‘rushing in’ new rules for those motorists looking to hire cars.

​Following a bold statement by Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk that traditionally driven vehicles could be ‘banned’ after the mainstream adoption of self driving cars, there’s been an understandably ambivalent response from car enthusiasts.

British customers required to bring card licence and Check My Licence authorisation code in order to rent.

​We've apologised before about our shameless adoration of the Nissan LEAF but you simply can't stop this green powered stallion. Having left tire treads over the faces of cynics with its phenomenal 2014 adoption figures, the electric hatchback is now taking another bold stride with a Blackpool based fleet of 12 100% electric LEAF taxis.

​The team at Green Motion have been left intrigued by the UK government's new found support of future green initiatives. While the coalition government has promised much in the past, little has been done to truly turn the tides of our ecological standing. The general elections are three months away but that hasn't stopped a phenomenal £315 million renewable energy project passing contractual backing.

​It might still be the beginning of the year, but we like to plan ahead here at Green Motion! When we’re off on our travels in the months to come, we’ll still be thinking green and we hope that you will be too. So in the spirit of eco friendly travel, we’ve compiled a list of the must have green gadgets for your upcoming jaunts.

​StoreDot have been working on making 21st century life that little bit easier for all of us since their breakthrough in the battery industry. At first the company focused its attention on mobile phones and other household goods, now the startup based in Tel-Aviv is turning its talents to electric car batteries.

The Nissan Leaf has won many highly acclaimed awards all over the world and it isn't difficult to see why. Just like its acronym suggests, the leading, environmentally friendly, affordable, family car is one of the most popular electric cars currently available on the market.