http://www.bristolpost.co.uk/Fancy-test-driving-electric-car-Head-new-motor/story-26584515-detail/story.html Fancy test driving an electric car? Head down to a new motor show coming to Millennium Square May 28, 2015
[image http://www.bristolpost.co.uk/images/localworld/ugc-images/276268/Article/images/26584515/10159966-large.jpg ] BRISTOL revealed its 100th electric car charging point last month, with more than £1 million being spent on installing them around the city. But despite the Source West project, it was revealed that the points were only used on average once a month since they were first installed in 2012. But next month, the charging points could finally come in handy when a fleet of electric cars descend on the city for a special motor show dedicated to the vehicles. And the Evolution Bristol Motor Show is the only show of its kind where visitors will get the chance to test drive the cars around the city. Evolution, which will be pitching up in Millennium Square on June 6, will showcase the latest in technology and innovation whilst also offering motorists advice and education on how to travel sustainably with low carbon, electric or hydrogen vehicles as well as advice on how to save money at the pumps. The event is being staged in association with EDF Energy, and together with the Office for Low Emission Vehicles (OLEV), and Bristol City Council and Source West, as part of the official programme for Bristol European Green Capital. The event is free, and is open to anyone that interested about alternate fuel transportation, battling excessive fuel and running costs, or who would simply like to take an electric or hybrid car for a spin. There will be the opportunity to experience the cars on show by taking test drives as well as speaking to experts about the vehicles, leasing and finance deals and the supporting recharging infrastructure. Visitors will also be able to receive information on government grants, innovative technology and future fuels. The inaugural event is the only motor show where everyone gets to experience the latest vehicles on the market, including more than 230 models of low emission, plug-in hybrid, electric vehicles to test drive, as well as experts on hand to answer all low carbon motoring questions. Martin Elliott, product development manager for electric vehicles at EDF Energy, said: "EDF Energy is pleased to be supporting Evolution Bristol in demonstrating technology to decarbonise UK transport. We will have a range of electric vehicle charge points on display and visitors will see that plugging in an electric vehicle is as easy as plugging in your phone. "For the kids, or the young at heart, the EDF Energy stand will feature an electric model car racing track which is free to take part in and has prizes on offer for the winner of each race and the overall fastest lap of the day. We look forward to meeting the people of Bristol, having some fun, and discussing all the benefits of electric motoring at this exciting show." [© 2015 Local World] ... http://bristol.evolutionshow.co.uk/register REGISTER NOW Doors open at 9.30am with the last test drives at 4.15pm ... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Millennium_Square_(Bristol) Millennium Square (Bristol) is a location in the centre of Bristol, England. It was built as part of the At Bristol development, and has become a popular public area. For EVLN posts use: http://evdl.org/evln/ {brucedp.150m.com} -- View this message in context: http://electric-vehicle-discussion-list.413529.n4.nabble.com/EVent-EV-test-drives-bristol-evolutionshow-co-uk-6-6-Millennium-Sq-tp4675900.html Sent from the Electric Vehicle Discussion List mailing list archive at Nabble.com. _______________________________________________ UNSUBSCRIBE: http://www.evdl.org/help/index.html#usub http://lists.evdl.org/listinfo.cgi/ev-evdl.org For EV drag racing discussion, please use NEDRA (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NEDRA)
