News from Green Consumer Guide, 11 June 2004 (UK):
A fully electric, zero-emission car that can be charged through a conventional three-point socket proved to be a surprise hit at this year’s Motor Show Live in Birmingham. The Reva G-Wiz AEV (Automatic Electric Vehicle), available from GoinGreen, was showcased at the event by renewable energy supplier npower Juice, providing visitors with an insight into truly sustainable transport. The car was displayed alongside an eye-catching npower Juice wind turbine, signifying the green link.
The G-Wiz was one of several eco-friendly cars appearing at the show this year, with hybrid offerings from Honda and Toyota and improved fuel economy versions of popular models from Ford, Volkswagen and Citroen. The amount of green-minded cars on show highlighted the growing trend for manufacturers to consider environmental issues more seriously, and the increasing popularity with buyers.
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