Joe is the Alter-Ego of Mat Allen, Chartered Mechanical Engineer with many years' experience with electric forklift trucks. Joe is an electric car enthusiast, keen to help people to reduce their carbon footprint and save money with older electric cars.
Using public transport, walking, cycling etc is best for the environment, however for many households, a second car is a necessity and if that can be electric so much the better.
Joe's cost calculator estimates how much money and CO2 emissions you could save by changing a Petrol or Diesel Car for an electric, based on your car usage and what you pay for fuel and electricity. THIS HAS BEEN UPDATED FOR CAR TAX CHANGES NOV 22.
Joe Electric is here to help you understand the pros and cons
It is year 3 in the life of an electric car, before the CO2 savings from greener fuel, exceed the higher CO2 emitted in manufacture, But over 5 years an electric car is better, and the planet really gains from extending its life to 8, 10 or 12 years, where it replaces a necessary petrol or diesel car.
Should I buy an electric car? (msn.com)
Joe would include a comparison of emissions in the decision process - especially when considering Hybrids and Plug In Hybrids What about Hybrids Joe? | Joe-Electric For the environment electric is much better.
Series of articles in the Guardian in December 23 to February 24 cover environmental concerns and economics of electric cars