Does the BMW i3 electric car live up to the hype?
October 29, 2013 Andrew English reviews tht BMW i3 for the Telegraph. In summary, to quote Andrew, "BMW has certainly produced the best attempt at a pure EV hatchback yet, but it still doesn’t really replace the family car and with Nissan’s Leaf available at prices under £11,000, the i3 looks like an expensive way to look environmentally […] more…
Oil campaign against electric cars
October 24, 2013 Tesla chief executive likens attacks on electric cars to campaigns of misinformation by big tobacco and climate sceptics. Attacks on electric cars by the oil industry are on a par with misinformation campaigns promoted by big tobacco companies and vested interests undermining climate science, according to Elon Musk, the entrepreneur behind the electric sports carmaker […] more…
E-Car Club scheme kills three birds with one stone – congestion, cost and carbon
October 23, 2013 The UK’s low-carbon transport ambitions have moved up a gear today with the launch of the first entirely electric pay-per-use car club. E-Car Club, which launches in East London before nationwide roll out, will allow businesses to reduce the cost and footprint of their fleets; make electric vehicles available to local communities; and tackle the […] more…