British Gas becomes RAC Future Car Challenge partner
Enviado: 21 set 2011, 12:21
British Gas becomes RAC Future Car Challenge partner
"British Gas has signed an agreement to become the official energy and charging partner for the annual RAC Future Car Challenge.
Run by the Royal Automobile Club, entrants attempt to drive the 60 mile route from Brighton to London using the least amount of energy possible. This year’s challenge is set for Saturday 5 November and is open to electric, hybrid, hydrogen and low-emission combustion engine cars and LCVs.
The sponsorship would appear to be a natural fit for the utilities company as it also has preferred supplier of EV charging points for Nissan, Renault, and Hitachi Capital’s EV Lease offering.
British Gas has also confirmed it is to enter two cars into the challenge – both with celebrity drivers; radio presenter Mark Goodier, the first person in the UK to get their LEAF, and TV presenter/actor Robert Llewellyn, and fellow electric car enthusiast.
Dean Keeling, Managing Director of British Gas Smart Homes, said: “The RAC Future Car Challenge is an exciting event for the world of low-emission driving and British Gas is delighted to be powering it, helping to make electric vehicles accessible to all.
“We want to make the process of running an electric car hassle-free by installing smart meters, supplying cheaper electricity through our new tariff and advising consumers on when to charge to reduce their carbon footprint.”
Next year will see British Gas launch a new tariff which will allow electric car owners to pay as little as 1.59p per mile to power their car. By signing up to the special tariff drivers will also get a fancy smart meter installed which puts an end to estimated bills and gives access to smart appliances."
Em: http://www.thegreencarwebsite.co.uk/blo ... e-partner/
"British Gas has signed an agreement to become the official energy and charging partner for the annual RAC Future Car Challenge.
Run by the Royal Automobile Club, entrants attempt to drive the 60 mile route from Brighton to London using the least amount of energy possible. This year’s challenge is set for Saturday 5 November and is open to electric, hybrid, hydrogen and low-emission combustion engine cars and LCVs.
The sponsorship would appear to be a natural fit for the utilities company as it also has preferred supplier of EV charging points for Nissan, Renault, and Hitachi Capital’s EV Lease offering.
British Gas has also confirmed it is to enter two cars into the challenge – both with celebrity drivers; radio presenter Mark Goodier, the first person in the UK to get their LEAF, and TV presenter/actor Robert Llewellyn, and fellow electric car enthusiast.
Dean Keeling, Managing Director of British Gas Smart Homes, said: “The RAC Future Car Challenge is an exciting event for the world of low-emission driving and British Gas is delighted to be powering it, helping to make electric vehicles accessible to all.
“We want to make the process of running an electric car hassle-free by installing smart meters, supplying cheaper electricity through our new tariff and advising consumers on when to charge to reduce their carbon footprint.”
Next year will see British Gas launch a new tariff which will allow electric car owners to pay as little as 1.59p per mile to power their car. By signing up to the special tariff drivers will also get a fancy smart meter installed which puts an end to estimated bills and gives access to smart appliances."
Em: http://www.thegreencarwebsite.co.uk/blo ... e-partner/