New figures just released indicate that the amount of pollution released by new cars in the UK has decreased.

The Evening Herald has reported that fresh controversy has erupted over Dublin's 'billboards for bikes', scheme after one of the new advert panels became an instant traffic hazard.

Researchers are attempting to develop a car that runs on CO2, it has been reported.

The Electric Lightning GT appears to have everything an eco-conscious lover of British sports cars could want - luxury interior, top speed of 130mph and acceleration to shame a Porsche.

Professor Gordon Murray, the man behind the highly successful McLaren Formula 1 car, has turned his talent to producing an ultra-compact urban 'run-around' car which promises to revolutionise personal transport.

The Portuguese government is partnering with the Renault Nissan Alliance to promote zero-emission travel in the country.

The European Commission has put forward a package of new 'Greening Transport' initiatives to steer transport towards sustainability.

Toyota is planning to put solar panels on the new edition of its Prius hybrid car, according to the International Herald Tribune.

The European Commission has welcomed the European Parliament's second reading vote in favour of including aviation in the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) - confirming the agreement reached between the Parliament and the Council last month.