Green Motoring

Amid the UK’s crazys fuel crisis, in which petrol stations all across the UK began running low on fuel because people were panic buying, it got us thinking; could this fuel crisis urge more motorists to switch to electric motors? If you can't be without a functioning car why not remove the need to fill up at a petrol...

Pop quiz. How much of the average car is recyclable:  44%, 82% or 100%? First came ecological friendliness, then carbon footprint awareness, and now recycling is second nature to most of us – plastics in one bin, glass in another... But how many of us think about the bigger items? Yes, you may take your broken radios and unwanted bookshelves...

The winner of The Car of the Year 2012 has been announced as the Ampera Volt model. Don’t recognise the brand? Well that is because this car has a complicated background, having input from numerous different groups. Among those involved in its production we find Opel, Vauxhall, and Chevrolet, with the former two bringing their knowledge of the Ampera...

One of the biggest bugbears when it comes to owning and operating an electric vehicle is charging it. Obviously, there are public charge stations which are perfectly adequate if not particularly convenient. This is why it is often worth considering installing a charge point at your home; however, this is a process, and it can be time-consuming...

A combination of rising petrol prices and increased environmental awareness is encouraging many people to explore alternative fuels. Better known options include electric, biodiesel and LPG-fuelled vehicles as well as hybrids which incorporate such technology alongside more conventional fuel sources. However, there is also a growing demand for supplemental hydrogen fuel cells – otherwise known as HHO technology.By converting...

It is the topic of numerous bad rom-coms – a baby arrives, and the couples life is turned upside down overnight. The bloke has to swap his sporty two-seater for a thoroughly unexciting, bulky, and practical ‘family’ car. In most cases these cars look (and, indeed, are) solid and sturdy, and big enough to transport baby, buggy, and all...

The recent news from Peugeot brings home just how dire the current economic situation is, particularly in relation to the cars industry, as the French manufacturer announced their first-half net loss: a gargantuan €819 million euros.It’s not as though people were expecting the company to be doing particularly well. All major analysts were anticipating that Peugeot would come out...

They have been feted as the answer to the worldwide carbon crisis for years now, and yet sales of electric cars have only recently started to pick up. Despite wall-to-wall media coverage of falling global oil reserves and grave concerns about global warming, petrol and diesel have remained the fuel of choice for the vast majority of the UK’s...

There are a number of articles out there about the Nissan LEAF which focus on showing you how it is the best in it’s class. But, as an everyday combustion engine drive you don’t want to  know if Nissan have produced the best electric car in the EV class but how the LEAF stacks up against the class equivalent...

An increasing number of drivers are becoming more concerned about the effects on the environment from fossil fuel emissions and their personal finances. In order to address these concerns, Daimler AG, the parent company for Mercedes, introduced the Smart car in 1994.Popularity Since the 1990s the Smart car has grown in popularity. Running on diesel engines, though there are also...

Toyota was the first, and arguably, the only car company who have managed to sell a hybrid that is popular. Their Prius was ground breaking and actually bought and used by real people.It is hard to believe the Prius was actually launched 20 years ago. It had a slow start; the concept was new and the public were put...

The Souped up Nissan Leaf – she’s electricCar Leasing and supercars specialists Cars on Demand have a motorsport enthusiast membership base that has one intrigued eye on the world of electric vehicle motorsport as the automotive world embarks on a new energy efficient journey.Currently the electric vehicle market is wading through treacle to get considered as a credible alternative...

Range anxiety is among the biggest obstacles faced by the modern electric car. If motorists weren’t worried about becoming stranded in the middle of nowhere, miles from the nearest charging point, then it’s entirely plausible that the internal combustion engine might already be a thing of the past.Are you considering investing in...

3 Things You Need To Know About Xenon HID D3S BulbsTime to change your headlamps? Well if you’ve been reviewing the market for options, you've probably already run into the plug-and-play Xenon HID (high-intensity discharge bulbs). These bulbs have been available for a few years now and are made by a variety of...

It seems, for the time being at least, that car manufacturers are putting all of their efforts in to hybrid technology and electric cars. You see, cylinder deactivation, DPF filters and clever technology can only do so much - these are a short term solutions to a BIG problem: we're running out of fossil fuels.As such, you have a...

The West Midlands has undergone something of a renaissance of late. The former industrial engine-room of our nation experienced some difficult times in the latter part of the last century; from the closures of long-established manufacturing plants to the decline of historic names in the British automotive industry.Recently, however, the West Midlands has begun to re-establish itself as a...

What’s the difference?Electric vehicles use an internal battery to store electrical energy, thus this energy is drawn from the electric cells and converted into power through the use of an electric motor. Whereas Hybrid vehicles use a combination of an internal combustion engine with an electric motor. This means whenever you apply the brakes, the car stores energy and...

Concern for the environment is growing daily and rightly so. Electric vehicles, hybrid cars and plug-in hybrids are increasing in popularity. Did you know that your tyres too play a significant role in preserving the environment? How exactly do tyres contribute to green driving? Let’s find out.Tyres and the EnvironmentIn general, tyres do not have a very good name when...

.A company car is a desirable job perk, particularly for those who travel long distances. A company car scheme is a big decision to make for a business due to cost but can reap benefits for its employees.Electric cars are becoming increasingly popular and more companies are now starting to enrol out EVs...

The Economy We all know that petrol costs are increasing rapidly and unpredictably. Nearly all of us are felling some financial pressure due to the economic conditions prevailing around the world. Wages are not keeping up with inflation so we are all looking for ways to cut costs. Owning a small vehicle might be one of them. Cost In general, small vehicles...

Electric vehicles are leading today’s automotive innovation. Among their many components are actuators — small devices yet powerful. These motion devices play many roles, but a significant one is in making EVs more energy-efficient. Consequently, they help ensure you can travel far distances on a single charge.Many EV owners will praise the battery...

Your first car is very special because of the memories you create in it. It could either be the first time you tasted freedom or the first time you took your family out on a trip. However, every car has an expiry date and it can be an emotional time for many owners. Older cars in the...

As the world of electric vehicles (EVs) continues to grow and evolve, it's important for EV owners to have the right tools and equipment to keep their vehicles charged and ready to go. One essential component of EV charging is the Type 2 EV charging cable. In this article, we will delve into the power and benefits...

 For some time, there have been rumours surrounding Jaguar Land Rover and their plans to make more electric vehicles. However, developments over the last 12 months have stepped things up a notch, and the concept of an electric Range Rover has never looked more realistic. In today’s article, we’ll round up some of these developments for you, and discuss...