by Hypermiler UK | Jan 18, 2012 | Green Car News
The Government announced yesterday that the UK Plug-in Car Grant (PiCG) has been extended until 2015. The PiCG or UK Electric car grant is worth up to £5,000 toward the cost of eligible cars. The grant has been under review for some time amid fears from manufacturers...
by Hypermiler UK | Jul 12, 2011 | EV Electric Cars
The Nissan Leaf is currently the only all Electric (EV) production car available in the UK. I have been lucky enough to be given some time behind the wheel to see if the Leaf could be a viable alternative to the usual ICE (internal combustion engine) offerings and a...
by Hypermiler UK | May 2, 2011 | Hypermiling News
The Electric Car grant was “quietly” introduced in January this year, giving motorists taking the green option up to £5000 towards their new car purchase.Norman Baker, the junior transport minister has confirmed that only 534 vehicles were registered under...
by Hypermiler UK | Feb 16, 2011 | EV Electric Cars
Like the UK, the US is under great pressure to slash billions from the US budget by. The Obama administration has confirmed that they will soon end funding for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s clean-diesel grants and the Energy Department’s...
by Hypermiler UK | Dec 30, 2010 | Green Car News
The government has announced the cars that will be eligible for the electric car grant set to begin from January 1, 2011. Potential buyers will be entitled to up to 25% off the price of any qualifying car with emissions below 75g/km, which can mean up to £5,000 off...