Are electric cars environmentally friendly?
The claim that electric cars are ‘100% eco friendly’ is somewhat misleading. They are vastly more so than petrol or diesel engines, because they release no emissions when driven. In reality, they could never be described as totally ‘green‘ for…
Should I buy an electric car?
For years, the electric car industry was a growing, but niche, market. It is now broadening out to new customer bases thanks to new models, grants and battery technology. Tesla has given the industry a much-needed boost, bringing electric cars to…
Will the Tesla Model 3 mark a new phase for electric cars?
Electric cars have long been hailed by some as the future of driving. But until now, with high price tags and a lack of charging points, they have always been somewhat of a novelty. With the launch of the Model…
Extended Range Electric Cars (E-REV) – Doing away with range anxiety
[Update: This blog was written in 2012. Since then, electric cars have evolved a lot; most now have ranges of between 150-300 miles. Read about recent models below.] [button_page_link title=”Why buy an electric car?” url=”https://www.thegreenage.co.uk/should-i-buy-an-electric-car/” image=”https://www.thegreenage.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Screen-Shot-2016-10-04-at-12.41.57-780×350.png” button_text=”Read more”][/button_page_link] Range Anxiety…
Hydrogen Powering Fuel Cells as a Solution for our Future Energy Needs
Why should we talk more about Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Technology? You may have heard of hydrogen powered cars or fuel cell CHP boilers, they are relatively new products, but how exactly do they work? In this blog we put…