The Smart ED is reportedly coming to the UK in 2012 as a fully electric car you can buy or rent without robbing the bank. And with batteries from the famous Tesla Roadster inside it isn’t this little pocket rocket a safe bet for future EV owners?

Here’s today’s EVcast. I was joined by John Honniball, our resident guru on all things geeky. I’m afraid that’s all there is for today. Enjoy the show!     http://www.ustream.tv/flash/video/1650784

Ewart Energy has released a better video detailing their 70 mph Prius EV only mod.

If you’ve always wanted to know how a battery works then why not join us tomorrow on EVcast, where we’re going to be exploring how batteries work.

UK based electrical retailer giant Comet have just launched a trial electric vehicle ‘Plug & Go’ charging point scheme at their Croydon superstore. If successful the scheme will be rolled out at all of Comet’s 250 stores nationwide.
Comet aren’t new to the electric car scheme. Back in the 1980s they sold Sir Cilve Sinclair’s famous C5 electric trike, and have hinted they may sell electric cars again.

Chris Ewart of EwartEnergy.com has released details of a new Prius software system which allows a Plug in Prius to be operated at up to 70 mph in all electric mode!
Read the full article for a video of his demonstration and more info about how the stock Prius is able to sustain 70 mph in EV mode.

Nikki Bloomfield, the girl behind www.aminorjourney.com, www.nikkidrives.tv and the regular Saturday host of EVcast to mention a few sites, needs your help and support.

The Mitsubishi iMiev is getting ever closer to it’s launch. I can’t wait to see one in the flesh.

Nikki Bloomfield talks about her experiences since converting her 2004 Prius to a Plug in Hybrid.

Join Nikki Bloomfield and Adam Walker for EVcast #242 for June 6, 2009.