Inspiration for a Brighter Future

Solid State vs. Lithium Ion: The Future of EV Batteries

EV charging display

Electric cars are rising in popularity as more people seek out eco-friendly vehicles that don’t guzzle gas.

Most electric vehicles (EVs) today rely on lithium ion batteries to power them. But emerging solid state battery technology could provide a safer, more powerful replacement.

Let’s take a look under the hood and compare these two battery types vying to be at the heart of the EV revolution.

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A Ride Through the History of EVs: From the 19th Century to Today

Thomas Parker Electric Carriage

Thomas Parker Electric Carriage

Welcome to an engaging exploration of the history of electric vehicles (EVs), packed with statistics and trends.

From their modest roots in the 19th century to their recent surge in popularity, we’ll delve into the fascinating story of these eco-friendly machines.

So, buckle up — and let’s embark on an inspiring ride through time!

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Electric Boats Will Soon Rule the Seas

Electric boat

Do electric boats exist?

Yes, they do. And they are rapidly growing in popularity.

This is because they are quiet, more efficient and don’t produce any harmful emissions.

Electric boats are also coming down in price and charging facilities are becoming more readily available.

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My EV Experience: 10,000 Miles With No Home Charger

Craig Todd with his Kia Soul EV

As regular readers of this site will know, I’ve been super interested in electric cars for a long time, so I was excited to find last year that I could lease one through the Salary Sacrifice Scheme. This scheme makes it easy and affordable to lease a new car — including electric cars.

In my case, I arranged to lease a fully-electric Kia Soul just over a year ago. The car has a 280-mile range, which is more than sufficient for the vast majority of my journeys.

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7 Ways Coronavirus Is Helping the World Go Green

Green city park

As countries around the world are fighting against coronavirus, not only has the healthcare sector been hugely impacted, the virus has created changes in every sector, including the environment. In the midst of this crisis, can we see a window of opportunity to emerge from this pandemic as better environmental stewards?

Here are seven ways how coronavirus is steering a positive impact on the environment.

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