Clearly I am no fan of POLAR but I feel that I have been “upping the ante” when I really feel that I shouldn’t. I make no secret that I don’t like the POLAR business model but on the plus side they are installing charging stations on a grand scale and although they are not … Continue reading Little Chef and POLAR… let's not be too hasty
Well, after a week of silence from both POLAR and Little Chef over the issue of how the Little Chef charging network will operate Little Chef have finally broken the silence and made an announcement. Here it is: Thank you for all of your comments recently regarding the Little Chef EV charging points. We stated … Continue reading Little Chef – Sounds like a fudge to me
With all this chat about the POLAR charging network I thought I would do a few sums and see just how much a POLAR membership might cost me “per charge”. This might give me a better idea whether POLAR is or is not good value. I already have a home charging solution – a POD-Point … Continue reading The Economics of Joining the POLAR Network
Electric cars are here and here to stay. There can be no doubt now that the major manufacturers are also convinced of this as they are pouring billions into producing 100% electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles. However, it must also be recognised that with the launch of electric cars so there is the issue of … Continue reading Why Charging Membership Schemes Will Not Work
Electric cars are here and here to stay. There can be no doubt now that the major manufacturers are also convinced of this as they are pouring billions into producing 100% electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles. However, it must also be recognised that with the launch of electric cars so there is the issue of … Continue reading Why Charging Membership Schemes Will Not Work
I received my POLAR card yesterday as a result of me registering when I used the Little Chef network for the first time. This is what the accompanying letter says: Dear Mr Churley (they got my name wrong!!!), Thank you for your interest in using the Little Chef, POLAR network public charge posts. Enclosed is … Continue reading Little Chef – received my POLAR card
Ever since Little Chef announced a national charging network at their restaurants I have been itching to try them out. I was kindly lent a Menekkes to J1772 charge cable to try out by Zero Carbon World so I thought today would be a great opportunity to give them both a try. I checked the … Continue reading Little Chef Charging Network – Not quite what I thought
Well, I have been looking forward to being selected as a volunteer at the Olympic Games (a Gamemaker) for ages now. I have had the interview and I was so excited about being a part of this once in a lifetime opportunity. However, when I first applied I really didn’t consider the practicalities. No matter … Continue reading Olympics Volunteer… increasing unlikely
OK, I have a caravan, and because I have a caravan I have a big tow car with which to tow it around the country. I make no apologies for that. My Land Rover Freelander 2 is one of the best 4x4s on fuel economy and as we use the caravan to replace what were … Continue reading Caravanning with an Electric Car
OK, I have a caravan, and because I have a caravan I have a big tow car with which to tow it around the country. I make no apologies for that. My Land Rover Freelander 2 is one of the best 4x4s on fuel economy and as we use the caravan to replace what were … Continue reading Caravanning with an Electric Car