Shall we switch to electric Darling?
PRESS RELEASE 29th APRIL 2009

Lower your carbon emissions, support green alternatives, make electric transport the future... that's the message from Alistair Darling in the Governments latest bid to tackle climate change. But are they really offering an alternative? How much incentive is a £2,000 grant towards a new vehicle when families are struggling to put food on the table and petrol in their existing cars?

Two sisters may just have found the answer - electric power on 2 wheels. [http://www.zippe.co.uk/] The Zippe Scooter offers a viable alternative for 2 car families looking to save money and cut down their carbon emissions... it's 100% electric and can be charged up from any conventional 3-point plug. Road tax is free and running costs come in at approximately 0.2p per mile.

Hanna Sillitoe, Director of Zippe Scooters says; "We first started researching the Zippe Scooter early in 2008 when petrol prices were sky high and we were looking for a cheaper alternative to get to work. The great thing about the Zippe is that it's not only a cheaper way to get around, it also looks stylish and it's great fun to drive too. We've sold to families who are looking for an alternative to the second car as well as companies like Manchester Airport who are using the Zippe as an on-site mode of transport."

Retailing at just £899, the Zippe Scooter really does tick all the environmentally friendly boxes, without breaking the bank. London Mayor Boris Johnson is championing electric alternatives too, announcing plans to make London the 'electric capital of Europe'. And to make life even easier for people who join the electric revolution, TheGreenCarWebsite.co.uk is calling for the government to install electric charge points across the UK, making electric transport a tangible alternative to petrol power.

Tel: 01457 876 160 / Email: info@zippe.co.uk / Web: http://www.zippe.co.uk