I came across and interesting article in this weeks’ Economist, about Renault’s bold plans for a range of zero-emission electric vehicles.

There are mixed opinions on whether the trend will catch on as rapidly as Renault is proposing, but with plans for “leased” swappable batteries and national recharging points as abundant as petrol stations, it’s a definite possibility.

Take a look at the images below of these new concept cars, and decide for yourself as to whether you will be swapping the petrol pump for a 3-pin.

Read the full article here

If you must smoke, eat, drink, talk, text or twitter, do not do it whilst driving – please!

My seventeen year old daughter is about to join our driving fraternity after passing her test. I have discussed with her that although everyone thinks it is “cool” to belong to the most mobile society in the world the price we pay for this “pleasure” is a stubbornly high number of road deaths. On average (when not in recession) 3,200 people die on British roads each year affecting tens of thousands of friends and relatives. I have pleaded with her to focus only on driving when driving. Read More… Read more »