There’s been a slow start to the UK’s electric car revolution. 534 electric vehicles (EVs) were registered to the government’s plug-in car grant during the first quarter of 2011. So far, 213 have been delivered, mainly Nissan Leafs. UK government junior transport minister Norman Baker revealed the figures to Parliament. A government-funded incentive scheme, paying… Continue reading
Posts by Gareth Huw Davies
Pint sized county offers a magnum of a visit
The ospreys are back on Rutland Water, home to the first of these magnificent fishing birds to breed in England for 150 years. 2010 was the most successful breeding year since the birds returned in 1994, and the team caring for them have high hopes for 2011. They observe them from their arrival from… Continue reading →
Driving the electric car to a better place
One of the most interesting electric car initiatives so far is about to start, first in Israel, then, a little later, in Denmark. From from this summer people will be able to buy a purpose-built Renault electric car with a range of about 100 miles. When the battery is running low, they simply drive… Continue reading →
Doctor Who where? It's probably Cardiff
“Blink and you’re dead. Don’t turn your back. Don’t look away. And don’t blink. Good Luck.” Keeping that cheerful advice from David Tennant in mind, I’m ready to eyeball a strong candidate for the scariest character in the whole 48 years of Doctor Who. The statues outside one of the Cardiff University buildings, were some… Continue reading →
Rhapsody in Turquoise
Turkey is likely to be one of the top short flight destinations again this year. Outside the Eurozone, its exchange rate is kind to British visitors. The country has a huge coastline, with an unending succession of resorts mixed up with quiet little coves, and fishing villages. You are guaranteed top wattage sunshine, and a… Continue reading →
Company creates solar power, floating on water
Solar has been making steady progress over the past few years. In some countries its costs are coming close to parity with those of energy produced from conventional sources. But until now the breakthrough that would propel it from a miniscule share of the world’s energy generation to a big player has proved elusive. Could… Continue reading →