Swindon based npower renewables, part of RWE npower, has added a couple of new members to its team with the addition of two nice cars.
The No Internal Combustion Engine (NICE) car is powered by mains electricity and, when fully charged, is capable of travelling 40 miles - with a top speed of 40mph.
The cars will be used by IT staff travelling between the company's Mistral office and RWE npower head office, at Windmill Hill Business Park.
Managing Director of npower renewables Kevin McCullough said, "npower renewables is committed to reducing carbon emissions through the generation of electricity from renewable sources such as wind farms and hydroelectricity.
"The introduction of the electric cars is part of the company's continued commitment to protect the environment and help reduce the effects of global warming."
Electric cars are becoming increasingly popular in London as they are exempt from the congestion charge and parking fees - saving users thousands of pounds a year.
The cars will shortly hit the roads around Windmill Hill Business Park, West Swindon, with a distinctive grass effect livery.
Editor's notes
npower renewables is one of the UK's leading renewable energy companies, dedicated to generating electricity using sustainable, environmentally-friendly resources. It has a wide ranging portfolio that includes both onshore and offshore wind farms, hydro plant and co-firing biomass operated through our parent company, RWE npower. Utilising these natural resources provides significant sources of power for the UK's present and future electricity needs.
Through our existing projects and those in development, we are already working in close partnership with communities and companies around the UK. In addition, through the npower Juice Fund, we are involved in research to harness the power of waves and tides - another source of clean, sustainable electricity generation.
As Government policy drives the UK towards a target of supplying 10% of electricity from renewables by 2010, and 15% by 2015, we will be at the forefront of realising this aim.
Please find a full history of the project enclosed with this release.
Further Information regarding the NICE car can be found at
www.nicecarcompany.co.uk
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