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12.10.11 - CABLED fleet of electric vehicles reduces its transport carbon footprint by a third

Electric car drivers in Coventry and Birmingham, taking part in the CABLED project, have to date reduced their driving CO2 emissions by one third. The CABLED project is the UK’s largest public study into low carbon vehicles and is due to complete in the summer of 2012. The results will help shape and support future decisions around low carbon transport and infrastructure planning in the West Midlands and nationwide.

18.07.11 - Free Electric Vehicle Parking at Brindley Place

During August Brindley Place are offering electric vehicle users free parking when they are using one of the four electric car charging points to charge their vehicles.  These are located on the 5th floor of the multi-storey car park. 

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Frequently Asked Questions

On this page we will regularly add information to answer commonly asked questions about the CABLED trials and low carbon vehicles.  Keep checking back for updates.

Q. How do low carbon vehicles work?

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A fully electric vehicle is powered by energy from a rechargeable battery instead of an internal combustion engine.  The battery is recharged by plugging it into a power supply.

A hybrid electric vehicle has a petrol or diesel engine which is supplemented by rechargeable batteries.  Typically the batteries are used for low speed or urban driving, and the engine when higher power is required or the batteries are running low.

A hydrogen fuel cell vehicle uses hydrogen as a fuel.  The hydrogen is converted to water in the fuel cell, also producing energy.  The electricity runs an electric motor to power the car.

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