GREEN ISSUES
Web Page sponsor Hobson Industries
Asset Managed Parts help our environment by saving energy and natural resources.
www.hobsonindustries.co.uk
05 Jun 09. Army Motor Cars: Less Damage to the Environment. The MoD announced (5 Jun 09) that the Army has taken delivery of 50 ‘green’ cars as part of its mission to reduce gas emissions known to damage the environment. 50 Toyota Prius, replacing an equal number of Vauxhall Vectra, automatically change from petrol engine to electric motor depending on driving conditions.
Comment: Soldiers and their supporting civilian staff have access to a fleet of 6,600 non-deployable vehicles, as part of the UK White Fleet contract delivered by the VT Group. (Source: DNA DEFENCE NEWS ANALYSIS, Issue 10/22, 08 June 09)