Up in the air . . .

IN a UK airport first, passengers, staff and local residents can now reserve and pick up a 100% electric car at Gatwick – and return it to any of 300 compatible pick up/ drop off points across London or back at Gatwick - the airport announced today.

Operating in a similar way to existing cycle schemes across the capital, ten cars and charging points are currently available on Gatwick’s South Terminal forecourt. This is Bluecity’s first airport hub and discussions are in progress to increase capacity.

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See the Lakes by e-car

VISITORS heading for the #LakeDistrict can now have a truly electrifying time in a sheep-themed fleet of electric cars in which to explore the lakes and fells. 

The ten, two-seater Renault 'Twizys' are available to hire out from tourism businesses in the Ullswater and Keswick areas.

With no engines, exhausts, or fuel systems, they can be driven at the push of a button and will allow visitors who arrive either without a car or in larger vehicles to explore the nooks and crannies of the Lake District in a silent, eco-friendly way.

The cars are powered by high-tech lithium batteries, have a top speed of 50mph and can be plugged into any domestic three pin socket, with an on-board 9ft cable. They can travel up to 40 miles on one charge, depending on driving conditions and styles.

Drivers need to provide a valid driving licence and National Insurance number. Hire charges are £10 per hour, £30 for a half day (4 hours), and £45 for a full day (8 hours).

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Europcar brings electric vehicles to UK market

EUROPCAR continues its commitment to moving its fleet to five percent electric vehicles by 2020, with the launch of an electric vehicle service in Birmingham, England.

Ken McCall, managing director, Europcar UK Group, says: ‘From today, we will be promoting a fleet of electric rental vehicles to the people of Birmingham and introducing our electric vehicle delivery and collection service.

‘Customers in Birmingham will now have the ability to reduce their environmental footprint and opt for a greener solution for urban journeys by renting an electric vehicle. Electrically-powered #NissanLEAF cars will be used for delivery and collection of hire cars in Birmingham and will be available to hire at Europcar branches across the city.’

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