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Cenex Low Carbon Vehicle 2017 Show

Sep 7, 2017Trevor Larkum1 CommentBlog, Charging, Electric Cars

Just arrived at the Cenex LCV 2017 event and having a first look around. There are lots of interesting innovations on show, here are just a few examples. Alcraft’s electric car (model): Ubitricity’s lamp post charge point: Claytex driving simulator: Roborace driverless racing car: Electric JCB digger: MagTec electric/hybrid garbage truck: Electric buses: [Update: Part

Charging Our Car at Devon Cliffs

Aug 28, 2017Trevor LarkumBlog, Charging, Electric Cars, POD Point

We are currently holidaying in the Devon Cliffs Holiday Park at Sandy Bay, Exmouth. We arrived last week from Northampton, having charged on the M4 at Chieveley and on the M5 at Sedgemoor. On arrival we found a pleasant surprise – a solar powered charging bay in the main reception car park. I have since

Electric Cars are Better Than Piston Cars for Long Journeys

Aug 23, 2017Trevor Larkum4 CommentsBlog, Electric Cars

After four years of driving electric I would much prefer to take an electric car on a long journey than a piston car. Most people wouldn’t expect that, except those experienced with driving long distances in an electric vehicle. Some of the benefits are obvious, of course, such as the cheap fuelling costs and reduced

Electric Cars are Getting Too Popular!

Aug 18, 2017Trevor Larkum2 CommentsBlog, BMW, Charging, Ecotricity, Electric Cars, i3, i3 94Ah

As sales of electric cars keep increasing we are seeing more and more of them on the road. That simply reflects the rising demand as everyone now knows they will be transitioning away from fossil-fuel cars. We saw one result of that today. We’re on our way to Devon on holiday in our i3, and

Government Financial Incentives for Electric Cars

Aug 14, 2017JasonBlog, Electric Cars

Here is the third eBook in our series, and gives a clear overview of the grant and tax benefits of an electric car: Dealer discount at the point of purchase Road tax savings Charge point installation grants Income tax benefits If you are considering an electric car and you want to understand the various grants and

Electric Car Benefits in Milton Keynes

Aug 11, 2017Trevor LarkumBlog, Charging, Electric Cars, Milton Keynes, Parking

Following the success of our first eBook we have decided to do another one. The first one was a guide to charging your electric car at home. This one is specific to the Milton Keynes area, where we are based (though of course we deliver nationwide). Milton Keynes is the best city in the world for

Electric Car Heaven 4: Future Benefits

Aug 10, 2017Trevor Larkum1 CommentBlog, BP Chargemaster, Charging, Electric Cars, EVEC, Milton Keynes

In January 2016, Milton Keynes was awarded Go Ultra Low City status alongside Bristol, London and Nottingham and secured multi-million pound investment from the UK Government. The cities and regions each received a share of £40 million funding by proposing innovative ideas to encourage drivers to choose an electric car. Milton Keynes Council received £9

Electric Car Heaven 3: Free Electric Car Driving Lessons

Aug 10, 2017Trevor LarkumBlog, BP Chargemaster, Electric Cars, EVEC, Milton Keynes

We have written at length about the new Electric Vehicle Experience Centre (EVEC) that has just been opened in Milton Keynes by Chargemaster. It provides help and advice on electric cars, and provides the opportunity to test drive a range of vehicles. In association with the EVEC, the AA has launched an electric car driving

Electric Car Incentives 2: Scottish Government – Loans and Grants

Aug 9, 2017Trevor Larkum1 CommentBlog, Charging, Electric Cars

In addition to the generous incentives the UK Government provides for electric cars, there are additional incentives in Scotland. Primarily these are a loan towards purchasing an electric car and a grant towards the cost of a charge point. Electric Vehicle Loan The interest-free Electric Vehicle Loan, funded by Transport Scotland (an agency of

Electric Car Heaven 2: Parking in Milton Keynes

Aug 9, 2017Trevor Larkum3 CommentsBlog, Charging, Electric Cars, Milton Keynes, Parking

Milton Keynes isn’t just the best place in the world for electric car charging, it also has a remarkably friendly parking policy for electric cars. This allows for free parking with a parking permit, and also at designated charge points without a permit. Parking Permit The bulk of parking spaces around Central Milton Keynes are

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