Renault Zoe long-term test – what a great electric hatchback car
Road testing a wide variety of electric and hybrid cars certainly gives great insights into how the models compare and what there like to drive, albeit short-term tests never give you complete ownership picture. Luckily, a satisfied Renault ZOE owner … Continue reading
Are Smart meters just dumb when it comes to switching energy supplier?
Smartmeters should make energy saving easier, but will the make switching easy? First, let’s have a look at what they do… a smart meter (in theory) should make your energy usage far more transparent as you will be able to … Continue reading
Kia Soul EV has the range – just not sure of the looks!
I must admit I do judge cars by their looks, I know I shouldn’t as there are some ugly cars that are fantastic to drive, reliable, comfortable and practical – the latter is probably the top of most peoples list! … Continue reading
Sky, BT YouView, Virgin media – which are the most energy efficient set-top boxes/players?
Satellite, cable and Internet set top boxes can consume lots of precious energy! With the advent of more energy efficient LED TV’s you’ll be surprised to see that your digital box could be consuming more energy than your screen – unless … Continue reading
Car sharing and car clubs – the greenest option for urbanites?
When comparing the costs of urban travel, public transport wins hands down. So is it really worth having a car sitting outside your home if you live in a city? We all love the freedom of car ownership, brilliant for … Continue reading
