Two-thirds of us would consider buying e-bikes if helped by a subsidy scheme, according to a recent study. The research by Bosch comes ahead of a proposed subsidy for electric bicycles, or pedelecs as they are sometimes called, of as much a third. France is planning a similar scheme to boost sales of electric bikes. The study polled over 2,000…
A driver doing 60 in a 30 zone who smashed into 6-yr-old boy has been filmed telling the arresting officer: “That’s a bit harsh. It’s a simple accident”. The family of Noah Herring boy who suffered serious injuries in the collision has joined Cleveland Police to support a national awareness-raising campaign. Noah and his father were cycling on a designated…
British summer weather is so capricious, it pays to be ready to picnic at a moment’s notice. And what better way to enjoy impromptu al fresco dining than by bicycle? This retro style bicycle pannier from Goodordering boasts 18.5 litres of insulated picnic storage, a padded internal laptop compartment and a sling to carry it on your shoulder. Jacqui Ma started her…
By the time the entire car fleet has gone electric most of today’s vehicles will have been crushed and reincarnated as toasters, but a few it seems will be live on…as barbecues. or to be entirely accurate ‘carbecues’. Under the bonnet, the Carbecue features internal combustion in the form of a gas grill. A remote control can be used to…
A new analysis by WWF suggests the current level of UK spending to combat the climate emergency is one hundredth of what the government’s own advisers say is needed. Spending on green policies in the March 2021 Budget add up to just 0.01% of GDP. However, the government’s own advisory Climate Change Committee has said 1% of GDP – must…
