BA cut emissions with hybrid car order
02.05.08
British Airways has signed a major corporate deal to buy over 100 Honda Civic Hybrids. The low-emission cars will make up nearly half of BA's total company car fleet, and follow reports that BA chief executive Willie Walsh drives a hybrid (a Lexus RX400h).
BA selected Honda's hybrid following a tendering process, during which the short-listed manufacturers were asked to submit a proposal taking into account the carbon emissions throughout the car's life cycle, from production and delivery, to its use and disposal. Due for delivery this summer, the cars will be used by the airline's sales force, helping to cut each driver's CO2 emissions by approximately one tonne a year.
Gary Meades, environmental manager at BA, said: 'Environmental performance was the key consideration in British Airways' decision to invest in the new fleet. he hybrid technology not only meets the highest environmental targets for vehicle emissions but will also deliver greater fuel efficiency.'
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