During The Lab experience at the Ahoy in Rotterdam for Shell Eco-marathon Europe 2012, visitors were given the chance to design and race their own Eco-marathon cars, but with a twist…the cars are powered exclusively by SALT WATER!

The 28th edition of the Shell Eco-marathon is underway in Rotterdam. 200 teams from 24 countries — including 17 from the Netherlands – are taking part. The winner will be the team whose vehicle travels the farthest on one litre of fuel. The current record is 3688 kilometres, set by a Swiss team in 2005. [...]

In this episode of Growing Wisdom Dave plants trees to create a natural barrier between a home and a busy road.

Who says you can’t wash a car without using water? Ever since the first vehicles rolled off the assembly line, car enthusiasts have used water and soap to wash their cars. That is, until now! That’s right, Zotwave® brings you a truly unique environmentally friendly waterless car wash that cleans, shines, and protects your vehicle [...]

Teams have begun arriving at The Ahoy in Rotterdam, getting their vehicles ready for technical inspection. Shell CEO Peter Voser and Mayor of Rotterdam Achmed Aboutaleb opened the event with a visit to The Lab (Het-Lab) and met with business leaders and other experts to discuss future energy challenges. Visit the website for more information [...]

Unveiled at New York International Auto Show, the All-New 2013 ES 350 and First-Ever ES 300h Hybrid. Steering-assist Vehicle Stability Control is a must-have for slippery road conditions. SVSC senses and helps correct oversteer and understeer situations to improve cornering stability. Working in conjunction with ABS and TRAC systems, SVSC will decrease engine output and [...]

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A shoot it and see rough as guts good luck to a BBC challenging run in a Tesla. LIKE Fully Charged on Facebook @ www.facebook.com Fully Charged Podcast on iTunes @ bit.ly Fully Charged is an online show hosted by Robert Llewellyn (Red Dwarf, Scraphead Challenge, Carpool), which looks at why we need to change [...]

Two chaps drive from John O’Groats to Lands end in a Tesla, the Rolls Royce 102 EX and the Vauxhall Ampera. LIKE Fully Charged on Facebook @ www.facebook.com Fully Charged Podcast on iTunes @ bit.ly Fully Charged is an online show hosted by Robert Llewellyn (Red Dwarf, Scraphead Challenge, Carpool), which looks at why we [...]

A drive in the brilliant electric Ford Transit Connect. Smooth/fast/quiet/clean/comfy. LIKE Fully Charged on Facebook @ www.facebook.com Fully Charged Podcast on iTunes @ bit.ly Fully Charged is an online show hosted by Robert Llewellyn (Red Dwarf, Scraphead Challenge, Carpool), which looks at why we need to change how we think about energy consumption now. From [...]

A lovely trip through the English countryside to re-charge in a special place. More info on the trip, the mill etc bit.ly LIKE Fully Charged on Facebook @ www.facebook.com Fully Charged Podcast on iTunes @ bit.ly Fully Charged is an online show hosted by Robert Llewellyn (Red Dwarf, Scraphead Challenge, Carpool), which looks at why [...]

A drive to the Red Bull Formula 1 workshops in the Infiniti M35h Hybrid. LIKE Fully Charged on Facebook @ www.facebook.com Fully Charged Podcast on iTunes @ bit.ly Fully Charged is an online show hosted by Robert Llewellyn (Red Dwarf, Scraphead Challenge, Carpool), which looks at why we need to change how we think about [...]

Following the installation process for photovoltaic panels and seeing the possibility of true, carbon zero transporation. LIKE Fully Charged on Facebook @ www.facebook.com Fully Charged Podcast on iTunes @ bit.ly Fully Charged is an online show hosted by Robert Llewellyn (Red Dwarf, Scraphead Challenge, Carpool), which looks at why we need to change how we [...]

A bit of noisy musing in my trusty old Land Rover. LIKE Fully Charged on Facebook @ www.facebook.com Fully Charged Podcast on iTunes @ bit.ly Fully Charged is an online show hosted by Robert Llewellyn (Red Dwarf, Scraphead Challenge, Carpool), which looks at why we need to change how we think about energy consumption now. [...]

A test drive in the finished Delta E4 coupe, and a brush with an electric muscle car, the Blackcurrent. LIKE Fully Charged on Facebook @ www.facebook.com Fully Charged Podcast on iTunes @ bit.ly Fully Charged is an online show hosted by Robert Llewellyn (Red Dwarf, Scraphead Challenge, Carpool), which looks at why we need to [...]

A bit of news on Hydrogen and a drive in the new Peugeot 3008 diesel hybrid. LIKE Fully Charged on Facebook @ www.facebook.com Fully Charged Podcast on iTunes @ bit.ly Fully Charged is an online show hosted by Robert Llewellyn (Red Dwarf, Scraphead Challenge, Carpool), which looks at why we need to change how we [...]

My last drive in the Mitsubishi iMiev. LIKE Fully Charged on Facebook @ www.facebook.com Fully Charged Podcast on iTunes @ bit.ly Fully Charged is an online show hosted by Robert Llewellyn (Red Dwarf, Scraphead Challenge, Carpool), which looks at why we need to change how we think about energy consumption now. From looking behind the [...]

A sunny drive in the Nissan Leaf, musing on renewables and an explanation on the future of the Fully Charged series. LIKE Fully Charged on Facebook @ www.facebook.com Fully Charged Podcast on iTunes @ bit.ly Fully Charged is an online show hosted by Robert Llewellyn (Red Dwarf, Scraphead Challenge, Carpool), which looks at why we [...]

Renault Megane Estate 1.5 from eco cars for one of our customers to order.

A brief meander in the new Toyota Auris HSD, and a quick wash. LIKE Fully Charged on Facebook @ www.facebook.com Fully Charged Podcast on iTunes @ bit.ly Fully Charged is an online show hosted by Robert Llewellyn (Red Dwarf, Scraphead Challenge, Carpool), which looks at why we need to change how we think about energy [...]

A very exclusive first ride in the amazing Delta E4 coupe with technical director Nick Carpenter. LIKE Fully Charged on Facebook @ www.facebook.com Fully Charged Podcast on iTunes @ bit.ly Fully Charged is an online show hosted by Robert Llewellyn (Red Dwarf, Scraphead Challenge, Carpool), which looks at why we need to change how we [...]

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A quick visit to the YASA motor works to see the incredible developments in electric motor design and construction. LIKE Fully Charged on Facebook @ www.facebook.com Fully Charged Podcast on iTunes @ bit.ly Fully Charged is an online show hosted by Robert Llewellyn (Red Dwarf, Scraphead Challenge, Carpool), which looks at why we need to [...]

Tiffany, product specialist of Lexus, presents the latest Lexus’s hybrid, the CT 200h. The car can go 43 miles per galon in the city and 40 on the highway. The car is gas and electric with a self-charging battery , that means it doesn’t need to plug in anywhere Go to www.lexus.com for further information [...]

CEO of Renault and Nissan, Mr Carlos Ghosn gets a lift in the car he helped bring to market, the Nissan Leaf. LIKE Fully Charged on Facebook @ www.facebook.com Fully Charged Podcast on iTunes @ bit.ly Fully Charged is an online show hosted by Robert Llewellyn (Red Dwarf, Scraphead Challenge, Carpool), which looks at why [...]

A brief experience in the amazing new plug in Prius. LIKE Fully Charged on Facebook @ www.facebook.com Fully Charged Podcast on iTunes @ bit.ly Fully Charged is an online show hosted by Robert Llewellyn (Red Dwarf, Scraphead Challenge, Carpool), which looks at why we need to change how we think about energy consumption now. From [...]

An announcement about the series and a short drive in the Renault Fluence ZE. LIKE Fully Charged on Facebook @ www.facebook.com Fully Charged Podcast on iTunes @ bit.ly Fully Charged is an online show hosted by Robert Llewellyn (Red Dwarf, Scraphead Challenge, Carpool), which looks at why we need to change how we think about [...]

My first test drive of the Nemesis electric supercar created by Ecotricity’s Dale Vince. LIKE Fully Charged on Facebook @ www.facebook.com Fully Charged Podcast on iTunes @ bit.ly Fully Charged is an online show hosted by Robert Llewellyn (Red Dwarf, Scraphead Challenge, Carpool), which looks at why we need to change how we think about [...]

Short and compressed episode featuring a quick drive in the BMW Mini E LIKE Fully Charged on Facebook @ www.facebook.com Fully Charged Podcast on iTunes @ bit.ly Fully Charged is an online show hosted by Robert Llewellyn (Red Dwarf, Scraphead Challenge, Carpool), which looks at why we need to change how we think about energy [...]

I’ve seen so many electric vehicles in the last few months, here’s a small selection. links electric-adventures.com http www.alliedelectric.co.uk LIKE Fully Charged on Facebook @ www.facebook.com Fully Charged Podcast on iTunes @ bit.ly Fully Charged is an online show hosted by Robert Llewellyn (Red Dwarf, Scraphead Challenge, Carpool), which looks at why we need to [...]

A review of the Mitsubishi iMiev and what it’s like to use every day. LIKE Fully Charged on Facebook @ www.facebook.com Fully Charged Podcast on iTunes @ bit.ly Fully Charged is an online show hosted by Robert Llewellyn (Red Dwarf, Scraphead Challenge, Carpool), which looks at why we need to change how we think about [...]

A test drive in the Vauxhall Ampera EREV, available in the UK early 2012. LIKE Fully Charged on Facebook @ www.facebook.com Fully Charged Podcast on iTunes @ bit.ly Fully Charged is an online show hosted by Robert Llewellyn (Red Dwarf, Scraphead Challenge, Carpool), which looks at why we need to change how we think about [...]

A test drive in the diesel Volvo V60 plug in hybrid electric car. LIKE Fully Charged on Facebook @ www.facebook.com Fully Charged Podcast on iTunes @ bit.ly Fully Charged is an online show hosted by Robert Llewellyn (Red Dwarf, Scraphead Challenge, Carpool), which looks at why we need to change how we think about energy [...]

Rory Reid from cnet uk wrote a blog post called ’10 reasons electric cars still suck.’ Se we went for a drive together in a Nissan Leaf and had a chat. LIKE Fully Charged on Facebook @ www.facebook.com Fully Charged Podcast on iTunes @ bit.ly Fully Charged is an online show hosted by Robert Llewellyn [...]

A first drive in the soon to be released Nissan Leaf. LIKE Fully Charged on Facebook @ www.facebook.com Fully Charged Podcast on iTunes @ bit.ly Fully Charged is an online show hosted by Robert Llewellyn (Red Dwarf, Scraphead Challenge, Carpool), which looks at why we need to change how we think about energy consumption now. [...]

A frantic day at the Geneva Motor show, more electric cars than you can poke a stick at. LIKE Fully Charged on Facebook @ www.facebook.com Fully Charged Podcast on iTunes @ bit.ly Fully Charged is an online show hosted by Robert Llewellyn (Red Dwarf, Scraphead Challenge, Carpool), which looks at why we need to change [...]