Growing list of European airports addressing their carbon footprint

February 1st, 2012 by Airports Council International

With the inclusion of the airline industry into the EU’s Emissions Trading Scheme from 1 January 2012, ACI EUROPE has released an update on its flagship climate change initiative, Airport Carbon Accreditation, detailing the progress made by airports in lowering their own CO2 emissions.

Guernsey Airport has many options to address its carbon footprint (click image to expand - ©RLLord)

As of the 31 January 2012, some 55 airports in Europe welcoming 52% of European passenger traffic each year are now Airport Carbon Accredited at one of the 4 available levels of certification (‘Mapping’, ‘Reduction’, ‘Optimisation’ and ‘Neutrality’). Continue reading

A little solar power helps Nissan Leaf electric cars to market

February 1st, 2012 by Richard Lord

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd Roll-on/roll-off (RORO) Nichioh Maru coastal car carrier began its maiden voyage on 27 January 2012.

Four years in construction, this vessel of almost 170 metres length and 11,400 tons, boasts 281 solar panels on its top deck, which helps power energy efficient LED lights in the ship’s hold and crew quarters. Continue reading

Living Streets Guernsey produces new country walks greeting cards

January 27th, 2012 by Living Streets Guernsey

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Living Streets Guernsey has expanded their collection of very popular Guernsey country walks greeting cards with the addition of five more each showing a map of a rural walk with a photograph taken along the route. Continue reading

In 10 to 15 years driving around with a V12 petrol engine will be outlawed

January 24th, 2012 by Richard Lord

Bradley Hasemeyer who hosts Translogic profiles the experimental Rolls-Royce 102EX Phantom Electric Vehicle.

It is good to see Rolls-Royce developing alternative powertrains even if one has to smile at this considerable electric vehicle.

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CIGPE hosts Guernsey Airport 2040 lecture on 25 January 2012

January 22nd, 2012 by Channel Island Group of Professional Engineers

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The Channel Islands Group of Professional Engineers (CIGPE) hosts a presentation by Gerry Prickett at 8 pm at the OGH Hotel in St Peter Port, Guernsey on 25 January 2012. Continue reading

BMW’s electric i3 and hybrid i8 Concept cars close to production

December 30th, 2011 by BMW of North America

“BMW i is BMW Group‘s response to the changing demands in sustainable and individual mobility,” said Manuel Sattig, Communication Manager for Project i, BMW AG.

BMW i provides a whole new focus on sustainability.

“The i brand has a new architecture called The LifeDrive architecture,” says Rich Steinberg, Manager, Electric Vehicles Operations & Strategy, BMW of North America. Continue reading

Can Renault’s Twizy solve North Beach car parking woes?

December 18th, 2011 by Richard Lord

According to a press release in early October 2011, the Renault Twizy Colour electric vehicle will be launched in the UK in March 2012 with a price of £6690. Customers will also have to hire the battery for £40 per month, which includes VAT.

There will be two other models, the Twizy Urban and Twizy Technic, which will be priced at £6950.

The Renault Twizy Colour will charge fully in 3 1/2 hours and have a driving range of 60 miles. Continue reading

Ford begins producing 2012 Focus electric car

December 18th, 2011 by Ford Motor Company

News from the USA that Ford Motor Company’s Michigan Assembly Plant is starting production of the 2012 Focus Electric, expected to be the first five-passenger, all-electric car to achieve more than a 100 miles per gallon equivalent (MPGe) fuel efficiency rating.

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Peugeot iOn proves that electric cars suit Guernsey conditions

December 15th, 2011 by Richard Lord

Peugeot iOn available from Motor Mall Peugeot at Airport Forecourt in Forest (click image to expand - ©RLLord)

A couple of years ago members of the Guernsey broadcast media joked on air that electric cars would struggle up Val des Terres.

Driving the electric motor powered Peugeot iOn up Val des Terres banishes all thoughts that a vehicle like this would struggle up any of Guernsey’s steep hills.

The Peugeot iOn accelerates smoothly, powerfully and effortlessly up Val des Terres. Continue reading

Drive smarter with the greenMeter app for your iphone or ipod touch

December 14th, 2011 by Richard Lord

You can control the fossil fuel consumption of your vehicle by driving more smoothly by avoiding hard braking and hard accelerating. Various tools have been devised to try and help you do this.

One tool is the app called greenMeter which has been available for an iPhone or an iPod touch for a couple of years.  It can be downloaded for $5.99 from the iTunes store. Continue reading