April 16, 2010
What is AIS ?
Auto Industry Sustainability is a non-for-profit project from Autoebid. It will be the first ever analysis and comparison tool which will give the green credentials of new ultra low carbon cars, so users will be able make the necessary rational decisions when it comes to purchasing a new ultra-low carbon cars.
We aim to make AIS an important tool for any car lover. The car industry will be changing over the next decade and we aim to help make this transition as smooth as possible. Some of the changes will come from the auto industry, from government and manufacturers.
AIS will help to create a database to facilitate the new car buyer of the future. No longer will a car be chosen purely on the basis of how fast it is or what new gismos are on it – the future will require us to know more about where the car came from, the complete breakdown of its carbon footprint at every step of manufacturing. So we can make an informed decision and have confidence in the manufacturers production methods.
We believe this information will become very important in years to come – and new green car buyers should be able find out the level of sustainability with regards to their future green car.
Pioneering company Telsa, who are at the forefront of the green technologies will be one of the first companies we will approach. We will look to contact the supply chain departments of Telsa to get a full breakdown of their carbon footprint during the production process of the full range of products.
Eventually we want to have this crucial information from every manufacturer so we can provide the best free comparison tool for the future.
March 24, 2010
American Cops to get new cars
If you’re planning a fly-drive holiday in America you may need look out for and slow down for the new American cop cars.
For years the enforcement community have mostly drive Ford Crown Victoria, which is a crude dinosaur of a car featuring a live axel and gas-guzzling V8. Now cops have run out patience with current crop of cars and have demanded a newer, safer car that wasn’t always in the fuel station or repair shop.
The market is colossal: 60,000 police are made every year. Sensing the oppportunity, a new company, Carbon Motors, has arrived. Its bosses have decided to create a super tough, frill-free, purpose built car.
So this week they have announced a deal with BMW to supply turbodiesel engines and transmissions for the car.
Now BMW doesn’t just give have it’s name with just any flaky men-in-a-shed operation. So we can take it that the Carbon E7 police car is credible to those steely German eyes.
Purpose-bulit elements include bodywork with built-in bull bars and flashing lights, plus dent-resistant plastic panels.
Inside, the dash is built around the computers and comms gear the cops need. The front seats are big and soft and have room for the well-fed cop, his bulletproof uniform and all the accessories (i.e. weaponry) he wears on his belt.
Then there’s a protective shield between the front and the back ‘seat’ – actually just a vandal-proof hard bench. The back doors are rear-hinged and the rear seatbelts sprout from the centre so it’s easier for the cops to bundle an unwilling suspect through the door and strap ‘em in.
Meanwhile, Ford doesn’t want to be caught pants-down by this newcomer. So it too is releasing a new cop car, the Police Interceptor. It’s based on the Taurus, but heavily upgraded for 100,000 hard miles a year. Brakes and suspension are upgraded: ‘This vehicle is pursuit-ready. It’s no nonsense, through and through,’ says Ford.
It comes either as a V6 FWD or a turbo Ecoboost V6 with 4WD. If that car takes hold, powersliding movie car chases will never be the same again.
February 25, 2010
Motorists get up to £5,000 towards cost of an ultra-low carbon car
The government have just announced that green motorists will receive £5,000 to help them to buy a ultra-low carbon cars in 2011.
This follows the success of the scrappage scheme which finished today and gave motorists a flat rate price for their cars when purchasing a new one.
This new incentive will be distributed directly to the consumer at the point of purchase and should be available alongside a new range of eligable vehicles in 2011.
Transport Secretary Andrew Adonis said:”Decarbonising transport isn’t an aspiration – it’s a reality. By this time next year, cutting edge motorists will be on the roads with these next generation cars they’ve purchased because of our help.
Part of the initiative will see the government invest £450 million to create a flourishing early market for low-carbon vehicles.
Also included will be a £30 million fund for a electric vehicle hubs – called Plugged-In Places – this will finally see a comprehensive infrastructure for charging cars in car parks, supermarkets, leisure centres and retail centres.
The first areas to receive the new infrastructure were named today as London, Milton Keynes and the North East.
Business minister Pat McFadden said: “We have already committed £450m to delivering our ambitious vision of supporting suppliers of low carbon technology, encouraging demand from consumers and enabling lead UK cities and regions to switch on charging infrastructure.
“The Government is focusing on this sector as a priority and we are committed to helping British businesses take advantage of the growth potential and job opportunities this presents.” he added.
A second competition for Plugged-in Places funding is to follow later in the year, with consortia from the West Midlands, Cornwall, Sheffield, the Lake District, Greater Manchester and Northern Ireland having already confirmed their intention to bid for the next wave of funding.
January 27, 2010
Land Rover offsets CO2 emission from manufacturing,
Land Rover have made history today by announcing that they are the first car manufacture to offset the CO2 emissions from manufacturing and assembly.
The proceeds of the carbon offsetting will go to to Climate Care and are used to support a range of environmental projects.
These project with the support of Land Rover will prevent the release of 2 million tonnes of CO2 into the atmosphere.
Carbon Neutral Car Insurance – An easy way to carbon offset
With a growing number of carbon offsetting car insurance schemes available, insurance companies are beginning to encourage drivers to do their bit to stave off global warming and improve the atmosphere.
As all conventional cars produce carbon dioxide, around 27 billion tonnes of CO2 is emitted into the atmosphere each year. This figure is playing a significant role in changing the climate that we live in today.
Carbon offsetting acts as a means of wiping out the environmental damage that occurs daily – even when you use your car to drive around the corner to your local post office or supermarket.
The overall premise of carbon neutral car insurance is that providers take your premium and invest a percentage of it in environmental projects on your behalf.
These projects could range from planting new trees in the rainforests to offshore wind farming – they all work to creating a self-sufficient, cleaner environment.
Most carbon offsetting websites provide their own calculators to show drivers the total extent of the damage created by CO2 pollution from their vehicle.
The average family car produces an average of one tonne of CO2 for every 1,900 miles on the motorways.
Carbon neutral car insurance companies are not only encouraging you to lead a carbon neutral lifestyle but their policies are just as competitive as the high street brokers.
Take note of the world around you and consider purchasing your carbon neutral car insurance online whilst securing a competitive deal.
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