Sustainable Energy Ireland (SEI) has released figures demonstrating the level of fuel cost and CO2 emissions' savings that consumers can make based on the energy labelling of the car that they purchase.

Air France is holding talks about a joint venture with Veolia Transport that could see some of its short-haul routes operated by trains, according to newspaper reports.

Electric car manufacturer Tesla has revealed fresh details about its plans for a more affordable follow-up to its $100,000 (£50,000) all-electric sports car, the Roadster.

Earthrace, the world’s fastest eco-boat, has smashed the world speed record for a powerboat to circumnavigate the globe, completing the journey in 60 days, 23 hours 49 mins - knocking almost 14 days off the previous record.

The world’s CO2 champion - the Smart fortwo cdi - is coming to Britain, it has been revealed.

On Tuesday 8 July, the European Commission is scheduled to adopt an ambitious package for greening the transport sector.

The Irish Times has reported that a new initiative, which will see charging facilities for electric cars on the streets of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown in south Dublin, has been introduced to the public.

Dublin City Council has prepared a Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGV) Plan to facilitate the removal of heavy goods vehicles from Finglas Village.

There were 12,172 new private cars licensed in May 2008, compared with 20,232 in May, 2007 - a decrease of 39.8% - according to figures released by the Central Statistics Office.

There must be a clear, ambitious target for cutting CO2 emissions from transport in Europe.