Our second family car is an electric bike: How an e-bike solved our city transport problems Sue Amiel lives in Bristol with her husband Gaby and two children, Elodie (7) and Gabriel (4). Earlier this year, they bought an electric bike that could carry both children in tandem. Here, Sue tells us how it has transformed the way they travel around the city. Sue Amiel 6 Oct 2023 4 min read Bikes
Get on your bike: How to start cycling to work Everyone is aware of the many health benefits of cycling and would like to do a bit more. But sometimes habits and inertia prevent us from hopping on our bikes. Angela Terry 11 Sep 2023 4 min read Bikes
10 most affordable electric cars for 2022 When it comes to buying a new car going electric is more popular than ever, and increasing numbers of motorists… Jenna Sloan 4 Oct 2022 4 min read Cars
How to afford an electric car For cars, the future is electric. With the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles banned from 2030, the demand for electric cars is booming. Sales recently reached a record high. Given that transport is the single biggest source of UK emissions, this is heartening news. The only problem is that electric vehicles (EVs) tend to cost more to buy than cars with conventional combustion engines. So how can you afford one? Angela Terry 23 May 2022 3 min read Cars
The benefits of driving an electric vehicle The myths versus the reality of owning an electric car Rachel England 29 Oct 2021 7 min read Cars
The 10 most affordable electric vehicles for 2021 The vehicle of tomorrow doesn’t have to cost a fortune today. Rachel England 26 Aug 2021 3 min read Cars
Are hybrid vehicles really a green car alternative? Hybrid cars are billed as an environmentally-friendly stepping stone towards cleaner travel, but are they as green as they seem? Rachel England 29 Jun 2021 7 min read Cars
Donate your unused bike: DO ONE THING Do One Thing is a regular series where we bring you a simple idea for reducing your carbon footprint and protecting the planet. The latest instalment: why now’s the perfect time to donate your unused bike to someone who needs it. Rachel England 2 Mar 2021 4 min read Bikes
Will 2021 be the year of the electric scooter? Everything you need to know about electric scooters and the UK’s stance on them. Rachel England 22 Jan 2021 6 min read Scooters
Investigate your public transport network: DO ONE THING Every week we bring you a simple idea for reducing your carbon footprint and protecting the planet. This week: get to grips with your local public transport system. Rachel England 18 Mar 2020 3 min read Public Transport
The 10 most affordable electric vehicles for 2020 The vehicle of tomorrow don’t need to cost a fortune today. Rachel England 3 Mar 2020 3 min read Cars
Why are SUVs so bad for the environment? Sports utility vehicles are now the second biggest contributor to global emissions increases. Rachel England 5 Dec 2019 3 min read Cars