Good news on the roll-out of currently the best charging network Ecotricity is to install a rapid charging point at John O’Groats in Scotland within weeks, completing coverage on the iconic route from the northernmost point of the UK to Lands End in Cornwall. The point will become part of the Electric Highway, which includes
Finally the G7 world leaders are waking up to what needs to be done (From 13 June) This past week, the Group of Seven (G7) world leaders met in Germany for the group’s 41st annual summit. Needless to say, much was discussed, from the threat of international terrorism to the stability of national economies and,
An interesting development – public charging points at fire stations. Presumably intended for visitors rather than passing members of the public? Chargemaster, one of the UK’s largest suppliers of electric vehicle charging equipment, has completed the installation of 156 charging points at 71 fire stations and five other Brigade sites across London. The charging points
CNET has recognised the Tesla Model S and the BMW i3, giving them the top two spots in its Top 5 Cars of 2015. Both vehicles are deserving of their rank. The Tesla Model S P85D redefines the electric car segment due to its sheer power and speed, while the i3 makes its mark by
Finally electric cars become aspirational! New research released today by Go Ultra Low has found that the majority of car buyers aspire to own high-tech, ultra-low emission electric vehicles to score social points over their neighbours and peers. According to Go Ultra Low, it is clear that many UK drivers aspire to the cost benefits,
A positive view of renewables from an oil publication In April, 2010, BP took the front page, and held it for months, as it struggled to plug the blowout on the bottom of the Gulf of Mexico that would cough up 3 or 4 million barrels. The Deepwater Horizon disaster was a bitter reminder of
A fair review of the Kia Soul EV from a ‘petrol sniffer‘… Day one: The Soul EV arrives at my office full, but not completely chock full, of electricity. It’s a pure electric car with no range extender back up and I’ve got a big journey tomorrow so I plug it in. The charging socket
Good news about the sales of electric cars (from 11 June) A record 9,000 new ultra low emission vehicles (ULEVs) were registered in the UK in the first quarter of 2015. The figures, published by the Department of Transport, represent a 366% year-on-year surge. The department said the increase was driven by more vehicles being
The Outlander PHEV continues its sales success in the market, according to the Daily Record. Mitsubishi have never been the most fashionable car firm – until now. Sales are up 133 per cent thanks to their Outlander plug-in SUV becoming an overnight success. The Outlander became the UK’s favourite plug-in vehicle in March this year,
This sounds like good news for London’s pollution problem, and for electric car sales DRIVERS OF diesel cars could be hit with a “pollution penalty” every time they enter London from as early as next year in an attempt to clean up the capital’s air quality. The charge would be the first of its kind
