Following trials of different makes of electric vehicles, Environmental Services in HAS (Hospitality and Accommodation Services), purchased the “Green Machine” at the end of April and took delivery a month later. Our colleagues in Design and Publications came up with the attractive and striking graphics for the vehicle following working on a “green brief”, we certainly think it is eye catching!
Electric vehicles are a more efficient way of converting fossil fuels into mechanical energy. The Green Machine is charged overnight by plugging into a standard 13 amp power socket and takes advantage of the University’s own combined heat and power station, which produces both electricity and heat from natural gas. The vehicle has a range of over 40 miles and does not need to be charged every evening. And of course there are no emissions during the use of the vehicle.
Electric vehicles are a more efficient way of converting fossil fuels into mechanical energy. The Green Machine is charged overnight by plugging into a standard 13 amp power socket and takes advantage of the University’s own combined heat and power station, which produces both electricity and heat from natural gas. The vehicle has a range of over 40 miles and does not need to be charged every evening. And of course there are no emissions during the use of the vehicle.
(Taken directly from Environment and Sustainability Website)
http://www.environment.bham.ac.uk/news_stories/greenmachine.shtml
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