The future of motoring is on the road, here and now but in limited numbers. Very slowly and with little fanfare, the Toyota Mirai (meaning ‘the future’) has been introduced and is being sold to selected customers who can access hydrogen fuel. So far there are only about 20 Mirai models on UK roads and another 30 will come in 2017 but the numbers will rise as the refuelling … [Read more...]
Your chance to connect with electric vehicles
For the first time a British motor show is offering electric car test-drives from a range of leading manufacturers all in the one place – plus many makes and models of electric motorbikes and bicycles. The event takes place at Malvern Theatres and Priory Park in Great Malvern on Sunday and also features talks from some of the leading lights in the electric vehicle world including the actor, … [Read more...]
Motorists being misled over electric vehicle savings, says RAC
British motorists are missing out on savings of almost £24.5 billion every year by not taking advantage of ultra low emission motoring, according to research. The figures, from the government and industry-backed Go Ultra Low campaign, show the average cost to fuel a petrol or diesel car is around 12p-per-mile but the equivalent cost for an ultra low emission vehicle is just 2p-per-mile. But … [Read more...]