Metro’s EcoVelocity to feature Europe’s fastest electric vehicle
The Bluebird Electric, Europe’s fastest electric vehicle, will feature at Metro’s green motor festival EcoVelocity on 8-11 September at Battersea Power Station*.
The Bluebird Electric is one of the world’s most striking, high performance electric supercars and will be driven at the event by land speed record breaker Don Wales, the grandson of the great racing motorist Sir Malcolm Campbell MBE.
In 2012 Don will attempt to exceed 350mph in the supercar, a new world land speed record. He currently holds the UK land speed record for electric vehicles at 137mph, achieved in The Bluebird Electric in August 2000.
EcoVelocity is aunique live outdoor low carbon motor festival, presented by Metro and sponsored by EDF, for all the family in London. The first-of its kind event will showcase the best economical low and ultra-low emission vehicles currently available and offer test drive opportunities. Visitors will be able to get up-close and personal with The Bluebird Electric at EcoVelocity’s Green Supercar Paddock.
EcoVelocity Director, Giles Brown, said: “This electric supercar will highlight to audiences the capabilities of electric power and battery technology in 2011. We’re delighted to have such a visually extraordinary car at the festival.”
Don Wales said: “One day we’re going to run out of today’s fuels and electric is the future. I’ve felt strongly about this for over a decade and launched Bluebird Electric in the late 1990s. I’m pleased that it’s now being taken seriously by the industry, and events such as EcoVelocity are an excellent way to showcase how far green technology has progressed.”
Kenny Campbell, Editor of Metro, said: “The addition of the Bluebird Electric to the Supercar Paddock is fantastic news. EcoVelocity is as much about enjoying fantastic green cars as it is about educating visitors to the show. This Bluebird Electric story incorporates both elements – a truly futuristic vehicle with a inspirational story behind it.”
At EcoVelocity, motor professionals will present the latest technology and motorists facing soaring costs and environmental pressure can find advice from a wide range of experts.
Set in the iconic grounds of Battersea Power Station*, the outdoor motoring festival will bring to life a new world of motoring for prospective buyers that are keen to experience the latest in eco-transport or just a great fun and interactive day out for those that just fancy coming along for the ride.
A memorable day for all ages, festival visitors will be able to:
Test drive the latest low-carbon cars and motorcycles around a specially designed track
Get up close and personal with the amazing green supercars of the future
Let the kids loose with two driving experiences for 6-11 and 11-15 year olds
Experience the winners of the auspicious What Car? Green Awards in daily track parades
Relax, unwind and be entertained at an iconic venue in our unique food and entertainment zone
Event partners include What Car?, TfL, The Mayor of London, Source London, Get On and Green Fleet.
For further information or to buy tickets please visit ecovelocity.co.uk and for the latest Bluebird Speed Records news visit bluebirdsspeedrecords.com
* pending planning and licensing permission
