Faye has been writing about cars and environmental issues since 2007. A suspected eco-warrior working on the corporate inside, Faye mainly likes the weird, quirky vehicles that show a distinct environmental advantage. Her ideal car has enough room to fit a bale of hay in the boot. When not working, she likes nothing better than to head out on her bicycle and explore the countryside.
Owners of the range-extended Chevrolet Volt have collectively accumulated more than half a billion all-electric miles. Despite being fitted with a small petrol engine, to extend the car’s range; ...
Mini has installed one of the largest, roof mounted solar farms in the UK; at its bodyshop plant in Oxford. The new solar array, consisting of over 11,500 solar panels and covering an area the si...
Bentley is to release a new limited edition version of its Continental Grand Tourer family; its most sports-focused edition yet. Just 300 examples will be made of the new two-seat Continental GT3...
A car salesman in the North East is single-handedly playing a leading role in the acceleration of the UK electric car market. Gareth Chandler of Benfield Nissan in Gateshead has become the first ...
Waste coffee grounds are being mooted as the latest sustainable source of biofuel. Researchers from the University of Bath have discovered that all kinds of coffee are suitable for use, and could...
Peugeot has revealed its new 108 – its long-awaited replacement to the popular 107 city car. The new model promises some excellent improvements including more boot space, easier access and new eq...
A new type of battery pack, could prove the key to success for electric cars; delivering a range-anxiety busting 1,000 miles. While most currently available electric cars achieve around 100 miles...
Two of the electric car markets biggest players, Nissan and BMW have already expressed interest in collaborating with Tesla on charging systems, following Tesla’s announcement that it is to open up...
Car clubs in Scotland are about to benefit from electric vehicles added to their fleet. Transport Scotland has awarded £1 million to the shared mobility charity, Carplus to fund electric vehicles...
Nissan has smashed a record, achieving the highest ever speed for an electric vehicle at Le Mans. The brand’s unique Zeod RC racing car achieved a staggering 300km/h (186mph) on the Mulsanne Stra...