Within the latest number of BBCs Top Gear, Jeremy Clarkson and the co presenter James May required two planet on the small journey. The 2 cars were the Nissan Leaf and also the Mitsubishi i-MiEV, both new fully planet for 2011.
The storyline on the top Gear increased the existence of these planet, many traditionalist do not know alternative fuel automobiles. When you are on the top Gear both planet have acquired much exposure. In addition to positives the television feature did highlight some disadvantages around the journey both presenters required their particular cars into Lincoln subsequently town center searching for a charging point. They rapidly realized that there is none, both of them fumed about the possible lack of charging infrastructure within the United kingdom. This brought these to criticise the feasibility of electrical cars within the United kingdom with no proper infrastructure for charging in position.
Consequently, both presenters needed to charge their cars in the College of Lincoln subsequently, and also have cables dangling from the building home windows. Nissan has responded for this problem by having to pay for installing two PodPoint charging models in Lincoln subsequently, to become installed through the finish of August. It'll have two electrical sockets, permitting for that charging of two cars simultaneously, totally free. Once ready to be used the presenters is going to be asked revisit Lincoln subsequently and become the first one to connect towards the new charger, which is devoted for them.
This can be a very wise move by Nissan and demonstrates its wish to have charging points round the United kingdom. Obviously, it had been also a part of a damage limitation exercise, which if everything would go to plan might be very effective. The extra publicity can also be much welcomed in selling cars in the anew Nissan Banbridge car dealership.
Top Gear Executive Producer Andy Wilman stated: "This really is good news for that electric vehicle community of Lincoln subsequently. When the charging point had been around when Top Gear have there been, James wouldn't certainly be travelling with Jeremy's title inked on his bottom. Still, better late than never."