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Read Greg's blog for more info on the considerations and calculations made in this episode:
https://www.gregfoot.com/post/should-you-switch-to-an-electric-car
Electric Vehicles: Should you switch?
In the first of this new series Greg runs Julian’s suggested wonder-product through the evidence mill and asks whether electric vehicles (EVs) really are the best thing since sliced bread?
Julian has heard that switching his old petrol-guzzling banger for a shiny new EV will make him greener? But will it?
Electric cars are said to be ‘cleaner’ and ‘cheaper’ to run, but with a higher purchase price than their petrol equivalent - and a greater environmental footprint of manufacture - how many miles would Julian need to drive before his fuel savings off-set these initial costs - both financially and environmentally?
Greg tests one of the most popular cars in the UK and hears from experts including Mike Berners-Lee & Vicky Parrot to conclude whether electric vehicles are worth the hype, and your money.
And he wants YOUR suggestions for what to investigate next!
Is there something you keep seeing on TV - or hearing about on a podcast? Have you spotted something trending on Instagram or TikTok and you want to know if it delivers?
Send us your suggestions to [email protected] or send it to Greg direct on twitter or instagram where he’s @gregfoot
PRESENTER: GREG FOOT
PRODUCER: JULIAN PASZKIEWICZ
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Read Greg's blog for more info on the considerations and calculations made in this episode:
https://www.gregfoot.com/post/should-you-switch-to-an-electric-car
Electric Vehicles: Should you switch?
In the first of this new series Greg runs Julian’s suggested wonder-product through the evidence mill and asks whether electric vehicles (EVs) really are the best thing since sliced bread?
Julian has heard that switching his old petrol-guzzling banger for a shiny new EV will make him greener? But will it?
Electric cars are said to be ‘cleaner’ and ‘cheaper’ to run, but with a higher purchase price than their petrol equivalent - and a greater environmental footprint of manufacture - how many miles would Julian need to drive before his fuel savings off-set these initial costs - both financially and environmentally?
Greg tests one of the most popular cars in the UK and hears from experts including Mike Berners-Lee & Vicky Parrot to conclude whether electric vehicles are worth the hype, and your money.
And he wants YOUR suggestions for what to investigate next!
Is there something you keep seeing on TV - or hearing about on a podcast? Have you spotted something trending on Instagram or TikTok and you want to know if it delivers?
Send us your suggestions to [email protected] or send it to Greg direct on twitter or instagram where he’s @gregfoot
PRESENTER: GREG FOOT
PRODUCER: JULIAN PASZKIEWICZ
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