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.

Local CABLED participant Edward Jones has saved around 530 kgs of CO2 and nearly £400 in fuel costs in his first nine months in the trial, allowing him to focus on a less carbon intensive lifestyle. 

Edward, said: “I feel it’s imperative to be at the forefront of the revolution in low and zero carbon transport. I also wanted to reduce my reliance on diesel at pump prices which are increasing exponentially.”

Edward uses his electric car for both social and commuting purposes and has covered almost 5,000 miles in the nine month period. He said: “I find the city centre charging points in Birmingham and Coventry handy because of the proximity to facilities and the technology is really easy to use. I even managed a trip from Birmingham to London by having a brief shopping trip in Coventry on the way down!