These days, saving the planet is all the rage. Whether it’s saving electricity by turning off lights, buying eco-friendly cereals or not shaving for fear of wasting water, being green really is a way of life. And this should continue over into motoring right? Well it is one argument, but how good are environmentally friendly cars, and what do we mean by that?

When people talk about eco-friendly cars, they are usually referring fully electric or hybrid cars- that have a both a fuel and electric motor. The argument is that using less fuel is a sure fire way to cut emissions and ultimately save the planet.

The reality is that these alternative fuels actually do more damage than regular petrol or diesel. To power an electric car, you’ve got to plug it into the wall for hours at a time, and where does the power come from? Continue reading →