Category: Alternative Fuel

Hydrogen

Hydrogen cars in motorsport: Is it the next big thing?

Wondering what's happening with hydrogen in the world of motorsport? We explore it all here.

Posted by Jasmine Batchellor-Sequeira
- 13 March 2025

Hydrogen

Riversimple founder Hugo Spowers on the future of hydrogen fuel

We sat down with Hugo Spowers, founder of sustainable car company Riversimple, to get the lowdown on the future of hydrogen and motoring.

Posted by Jasmine Batchellor-Sequeira
- 13 January 2025

Hydrogen

How do hydrogen cars work? A simple guide

Wondering how hydrogen cars actually work? We cover hydrogen combustion vehicles and fuel cell cars in a way that’s easy to understand.

Posted by Jasmine Batchellor-Sequeira
- 30 October 2024

Alternative Fuel, Classic Cars

The cost of converting your classic car to electric

A classic car converted into an electric car can offer you economical motoring in a retro package, but how much would such a solution actually cost? We run through this, and more, in this guide.

Posted by Damien Cross
- 28 October 2024

Hydrogen

What is the UK’s hydrogen strategy for H2 vehicles?

We explore the UK’s hydrogen strategy to find out how close we are to hydrogen cars becoming a daily sight on UK roads.

Posted by Jasmine Batchellor-Sequeira
- 30 August 2024

Hydrogen

Can I buy a hydrogen-powered car in the UK?

Interested in hydrogen-fuelled cars in the UK? Find out which vehicles are available and whether more are set to arrive in the future.

Posted by Jasmine Batchellor-Sequeira
- 3 June 2024

Hydrogen

Electric vs. hydrogen for trucks: which is better?

We join the debate surrounding alternative fuels for HGVs to consider which is the better option: hydrogen or electric.

Posted by Jasmine Batchellor-Sequeira
- 13 May 2024

Alternative Fuel, Classic Cars

How will E10 fuel affect older and classic cars?

This blog answers all your questions about E10 petrol, explains how it can damage classic cars and what to do if you accidentally fill your vehicle with it.

Posted by Grant Elliott
- 22 March 2023

Alternative Fuel, Modified Cars

What is LPG and should I convert my car to it?

Considering an LPG conversion? We cover what this is, how much it will cost you, and how to convert your vehicle in this blog.

Posted by Jasmine Batchellor-Sequeira
- 17 August 2022

Hydrogen

Hydrogen cars vs. electric cars: which are better?

The two big advantages hydrogen-powered cars have over electric battery powered cars? Refuelling time and zero pollutants.

Posted by Damien Cross
- 17 August 2022

Alternative Fuel

How much can alternative fuels actually save you in the long run?

Find out how you can save money on the running costs of a new car – with government grants, tax incentives and lower maintenance costs – if you buy electric or use other alternative fuel.

Posted by Frazer Ansell
- 22 December 2021

Alternative Fuel

8 alternative ways to fuel your car, from the normal to the bizarre

From battery power to wine and cheese, we explore the various ways you can fuel your car.

Posted by Jasmine Batchellor-Sequeira
- 9 November 2021

Alternative Fuel

Electric charging stations in homes must meet new Government rules

The UK government are changing the rules around when you can charge you electric vehicle to comply with new environmental procedures.

Posted by Grant Elliott
- 27 August 2021

Alternative Fuel

Guide to buying a used electric car

From EV suitability to battery life, service history and all round wear and tear, here’s everything you need to think about when buying a used electric car.

Posted by Frazer Ansell
- 8 June 2021

Alternative Fuel

How MINI is taking the electric vehicle industry by storm

We explore why we think the MINI brand is one to watch in the EV space.

Posted by Jasmine Batchellor-Sequeira
- 16 February 2021

Alternative Fuel

Can I get a fully vegan car?

The number of vegans in the UK is on the rise and PETA have conducted a survey of vegan cars set to hit the roads in 2021.

Posted by Grant Elliott
- 20 January 2021

Alternative Fuel

How much does it cost to run an electric car?

Find out how much it costs to run an electric car vs petrol and diesel cars including upfront and charging costs, road tax, insurance and car longevity.

Posted by Jasmine Batchellor-Sequeira
- 18 August 2020

Alternative Fuel

Could electric cars be the death of modifying?

With electric and hybrid vehicles now accounting for 10% of the UK automotive market, 2020 and beyond could mark a major change in the car world. That got us thinking: what kind of impact would the rise of the electric car have on modifiers?

Posted by Jasmine Batchellor-Sequeira
- 26 February 2020

Alternative Fuel

How far can you really travel in an electric car?

Electric cars have often been dubbed the future of the motoring industry, but are they really worth the money? And how far can you really travel in an EV?

Posted by Grant Elliott
- 31 January 2020

Alternative Fuel

Time is running out to take advantage of electric car grant scheme

Buyers can currently save up to £3,500 with the Government electric car grant scheme set up to boost EV sales but time is running out to stake your claim.

Posted by Frazer Ansell
- 13 January 2020

Alternative Fuel, Minibus

Electric minibus steers the way forward for zero emission motoring

The electric minibus is cleaner, greener and better drive than - so who is developing them, and when will they be available to buy?

Posted by Frazer Ansell
- 6 March 2019

Alternative Fuel

The electric car that let drivers go green more than 100 years ago

This stunning 1917 Milburn electric car built in Toledo, Ohio, more than a century ago is bang on trend for green motoring and it is coming up for auction.

Posted by Frazer Ansell
- 12 September 2018

Alternative Fuel

New electric and plug-in hybrid car registrations accelerate

The race to go green has kicked up a gear with the number of electric and plug-in hybrid cars registered rising every month this year.

Posted by Frazer Ansell
- 16 July 2018

Alternative Fuel

Harry and Meghan drive to reception in Jaguar E-Type Concept Zero

Newly weds Prince Harry and Meghan Markle shared the spotlight with another head-turner - a Jaguar E-Type Concept Zero - after their wedding on Saturday, May 19.

Posted by Frazer Ansell
- 22 May 2018

Alternative Fuel, Classic Cars

BMW showcases classic Mini Cooper with electric twist

Don’t you just love the classic Mini Cooper - well how about turning it into a green machine and recreating it as an all electric?

Posted by Frazer Ansell
- 29 March 2018

Alternative Fuel

Go electric with “Petal” the self-build car coming up for auction

If you’re looking for something a little different this Renault Voiturette-style electric powered self-build car, “Petal” to friends, is coming up for sale.

Posted by Frazer Ansell
- 28 March 2018

Alternative Fuel

The best electric car to buy for 2018 – the Adrian Flux top 10

All the major motor manufacturers are jockeying for position to be the No 1 EV supplier on the market - but which is the best electric car to buy for 2018?

Posted by Frazer Ansell
- 28 March 2018

Alternative Fuel

The essential car maintenance you won’t need if you buy electric

Modern electric cars are so simple that there is very little essential car maintenance that you will need to know.

Posted by Frazer Ansell
- 28 March 2018

Alternative Fuel

Why you should consider the switch to an electric car

They’re reliability is improving, they’re getting faster and their range per charge is improving, but will that convince you to make the switch to an electric car next time you upgrade?

Posted by Frazer Ansell
- 28 March 2018

Alternative Fuel

What other tracks could Elon Musk have chosen to launch the most powerful rocket into space?

Tech entrepreneur Elon Musk attached one of his electric Tesla Roadster's to the rocket - and chose a David Bowie soundtrack to be played over the radio.

Posted by Grant Elliott
- 8 February 2018

Alternative Fuel

Is an electric car more expensive to insure?

Motoring experts at Adrian Flux have cast doubt on suggestions that it is more expensive for motorists to insure an electric car.

Posted by Frazer Ansell
- 16 October 2017

Alternative Fuel

Inventor set to clean up with Dyson electric car to rival Tesla

Inventor Sir James Dyson is aiming to clean up with plans to build a Dyson electric car to rival the offerings of market leading manufacturers such as Tesla, Mini and Nissan.

Posted by Frazer Ansell
- 27 September 2017

Alternative Fuel

Value of diesel cars drops by more than 25% due to the rise in hybrid vehicles

Diesel car owners are already outraged at the Government's plans for scrapping sales of diesel cars by 2040, but there is more bad news as it has been revealed the price of second-hand diesel cars has dropped by over a quarter in the last eight months.

Posted by Grant Elliott
- 15 September 2017

Alternative Fuel

Electric taxis signal end of the road for diesel cabs

The maker of the iconic black cab has unveiled its new electric taxis which should be plying the streets of London for fares by November.

Posted by Frazer Ansell
- 13 July 2017

Alternative Fuel

Elon Musk reveals the ‘new affordable Tesla Model’

Tesla have revealed the first look at their new ‘affordable’ electric car by CEO Elon Musk on Twitter.

Posted by Grant Elliott
- 12 July 2017

Alternative Fuel

Volvo racing towards all electric car range within two years

Volvo aims to become the first major manufacturer to offer an all electric car range within two years.

Posted by Frazer Ansell
- 10 July 2017

Alternative Fuel

Why your eco-friendly car could cost you more from April 1

Vehicle excise duty is set to change radically from April 1, 2017. Read our guide to make sure you don't get caught out.

Posted by Matt Ware
- 20 February 2017

Alternative Fuel

Electric cars: 7 myths busted

Are you ready to buy an electric car? We bust seven myths that are still putting people off taking the plug-in plunge. Read more.

Posted by Matt Ware
- 16 September 2016

Alternative Fuel

Just 3% of motorists will buy an electric car in the next five years

A recent survey commissioned by Adrian Flux has found that just three per cent of motorists are likely to buy an electric car in the next five years.

Posted by Alex Sayers
- 13 January 2016

Alternative Fuel

Flux give green light to green motoring

Adrian Flux give the low down on some of the most economical cars that make other drivers ‘green’ with envy, especially as they all qualify for free road tax.

Posted by Robyn Hartley
- 1 August 2012

Alternative Fuel

VIDEO: Fifth Gear star’s electric vehicle record bid

Jonny Smith is attempting to break the world speed record for a street legal electric vehicle - in a 1970s electric supermini...

Posted by Matt Ware
- 28 June 2012

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