We rented a Mokka E in Spain recently. Learnt alot about apps and charging across Europe, with help from the community. We tried Chargepoint, Plugshare and the Repsol Waylet app without much joy.
Renault Twizy EV. The rain test.
A review of the Renault Twizy EV in the rain. Love this car, but driving it in London when its raining cats and dogs? Click on the image to view video
Portable Hydrogen Refuelling
We interviewed Beth from Fuel Cell Systems about their innovative Portable Hydrogen Refuelling Stations. This 9 x 16 vertical video has been shared across Youtube, Instagram, Linked In and Facebook
Toyota Mirai Hydrogen Car in 360 Video
Here’s a test drive in the Toyota Mirai. One of the first pure Hydrogen passenger vehicles on the roads.
Toyota Auris Hybrid Estate
I had a Toyota Auris Hybrid Estate on loan from Toyota for a week. Here’s my experience of the vehicle and its pure EV mode.
Riversimple Rasa Hydrogen Car in 360 Video
The Riversimple Rasa is a two seater ‘network electric car’ powered by a Hydrogen Fuel Cell. The companies purpose is “To pursue, systematically, the elimination of the environmental impact of personal transport” The car has been developed and built in Wales. It’s a fabulous car with lots of potential and I wish them the best… Continue reading Riversimple Rasa Hydrogen Car in 360 Video
Mahindra e20 Electric City Car
Here’s a film about the UK launch of the Mahindra e20 Electric Car. For more information click here
Nissan FCV – A lesson in Hydrogen Fuel Cells
Got some instruction on the way Hydrogen Fuel Cells work from Brian Johnston, Nissan’s senior product engineer who looks after their hydrogen fuel cell projects in Sacramento, California. We also talked a bit about Nissan’s plans with EV’s. Click on the image to view video. Links:hydrogen car vlogging video podcast nissan Hydrogen EV
Tesla Model S Extended UK Test Drive.
Continuing our Tesla Model S UK test drive with the very knowledgable Mark. We get into the nitty gritty of really trying to use an EV as an only car here in England. Something that was mostly unrealistic until now.
Tesla Model S Test Drive. Can I persuade Lizzy? Pt 1
I love this car, but I do go a bit gaga when I get near it. The kind of gaga where you find yourself spending £80k you don’t actually have. Bring in someone with a proper head for what works and what doesn’t when it comes to EV’s and cars in general – aka Lizzy,… Continue reading Tesla Model S Test Drive. Can I persuade Lizzy? Pt 1
Greenpower School Electric Car Finals
Every year children from schools from all over the UK build and race their own Electric Cars. It culminates in the Greenpower finals at Glorious Goodwood racetrack. I got access to the pit lane and the chance to talk to some of the kids about their projects. What an enthusiastic bunch they are – hopefully… Continue reading Greenpower School Electric Car Finals
Lightning GT interview
The Lightning was on show at the Ecovelocity show recently. Heres an interview with one of the Lightning designers. Click on the image to view video.
Vauxhall Ampera. Interview and Driven.
The Ampera is our version of the Volt here in the UK. Lithium Ion battery technology and a range extending petrol engine. I got a chance to have a chat about the car with Vauxhalls Ian Allen, Launch Manager for the Ampera in the UK and a drive in the car. Click on the image… Continue reading Vauxhall Ampera. Interview and Driven.
Volvo C30 Electric
A look around the Volvo C30 all electric with one of Volvo’s Product Managers (poor bloke – spent my whole time telling him to stand here, move there..). I’m liking this car a lot. It seems to have ticked all the boxes and even comes fully loaded with those great Volvo safety features. Click on… Continue reading Volvo C30 Electric
Nissan Leaf extended test drive around city and country roads.
Here’s an extended test drive of the Nissan Leaf in Lisbon at the European Press launch. Thanks to Russell Bray for his invaluable contribution. Click on the image to view video.
Electric Range Rover
Here’s part 2. This time we look at the Vauxhall Ampera (or Volt equivalent for you Americans) and the Liberty E-Range Rover followed by a quick round up!
Electric Range Rover, VW
Its over to my 11 year old son this week. Seeing as his generation will be driving all those EV’s I thought we’d get his perspective on the cars of the future. Includes the pure EV Golf blue e motion, which has not been seen much yet, and look as though it’ll be as good… Continue reading Electric Range Rover, VW
Gordon Murray talks T25
Back in November I grabbed some footage of cars arriving in London at the end of the RAC Future Car Challenge on Regent Street. I got a few words with the great Gordon Murray (as in the McLaren F1 designer) – and he is a man of few words. He’s gone green and designed and… Continue reading Gordon Murray talks T25
Exagon Furtive eGT Electric Supercar.
Now here’s a nice one. Built by guys who use Formula 1 drivers to race electric vehicles on ice! Here’s a conversation with the people from Exagon. Click on the image to view video. Forgive me but I’m trialling ads. Seeing as I work in the industry, I thought it was time. I’ve been getting… Continue reading Exagon Furtive eGT Electric Supercar.
Peugeot BB1 Electric Car
Whilst I was at The Paris Motor Show, I began to notice a theme amongst some of the automakers – namely Peugeot, Citreon and Mitsubishi. We love the BB1 from Peugeot, and the Survolt from Citroen, and what do we get? The I-MiEV! Click on the image to view video
Renault Desir, Twizy and Zoe EV’s.
Renault are making some very impressive strides into the Electric Car game. I had a chance to talk to them about the fantastic Desir concept and also a look around the new Zoe. Great stuff. Click on the image for a look around the vehicles and a chat with their knowledgeable PR and communications people.
Jaguar C-X75 Concept. Interview with a designer!
I came across this, the Jaguar C-X75 Concept. Capable of 205mph. Electric motors on each wheel. Gas turbines for range extending and extra ooomph. I talked to this extraordinarily young guy who’s the electrician and knows and has driven the vehicle. Mind blowing. Click on the image to view video.
Transport Evolved
I guested on an episode of transport evolved recently. Good fun, but I realise that I’m not that techy when it comes to electric car talk. Guess I’m a bit more consumer oriented. “Looks really nice, goes a long way, is cheap / expensive” – that kind of thing. But these guys know what they… Continue reading Transport Evolved
Nemesis – The “Wind Car” from Dale Vince
I was at LCV2010 this week. It was a great gathering of much of what is going on with Electric Vehicles here in the UK. Whilst I was there I stumbled across the Wind Car that Dale Vince from Ecotricity is building. The cars out and about now and I got the chance to grab… Continue reading Nemesis – The “Wind Car” from Dale Vince
Driving the Nissan Leaf EV.
I got to drive the new Nissan Leaf last week. Here’s film of the car, the journey and talking to Nissans EV staff. On another note, great news that the new Government has stuck with the £5000 subsidy (or at least for some of the intended investment). Fantastic as these family cars are, they need… Continue reading Driving the Nissan Leaf EV.
Lewis Fulton Director STEPS (Sustainable Transportation Energy Pathways)
I was down at the LCVP conference last week. They had a fantastic range of speakers discussing low carbon transport for the future. One of their speakers was Lew Fulton who works with the International Energy Agency in Paris and his specialism is transport energy. We chatted about the future for energy consumption and its… Continue reading Lewis Fulton Director STEPS (Sustainable Transportation Energy Pathways)
Ecorally ’10. Roger Saul,Kevin McCloud in Think EV and EV Cup
Roger Saul (top man from Mulberry) and Kevin McCloud (famous sustainable housebuilder from the telly) were driving Think EV’s at Ecorally ’10. I got a chance to have a chat with them both about how they felt about the car and the forthcoming EV Cup, which looks great. Click on the image to view video.
Ecorally. Talking to Peter Curran. 4500 miles in a Think EV
I was down at the ecorally yesterday talking to Peter Curran about his 4500 mile odessy in a Think EV as part of a programme for the BBC called Electric Ride. He ended the trip driving from Brighton to London with a host of low carbon vehicles. He’s an interesting and entertaining guy and he… Continue reading Ecorally. Talking to Peter Curran. 4500 miles in a Think EV
Renault Fluence ZE Electric DRIVING FOOTAGE
Trusty Tom from the office went to Paris and got some great footage of the Fluence ZE being driven yesterday, along with help from Lem over at Green Motor (thanks Lem). This is the better place car in action and it looks mightily impressive. A real four seater family car with (some) boot space being… Continue reading Renault Fluence ZE Electric DRIVING FOOTAGE
EV’s set to depreciate 90% in five years
There’s been an investigation into EV Values based on 5 years of ownership here in the UK by Glass’s guide who track used care prices. Based on an average £8000 outlay to replace batteries which will need replacing after eight years, the car will be worth just 10% of its original value, and far below… Continue reading EV’s set to depreciate 90% in five years