Hybrid cars 'closest we have to pure electric'
Hybrid vehicles are one of the most accessible forms of green transport to the eco-friendly driver, an expert has suggested.
Jay Nagley, publisher of Clean Green Cars, said that the public is waiting for the electric car to become readily available, but noted the technology is not ready for a commercial launch.
In addition, he claimed it may never be possible to create a pure electric vehicle, but highlighted the environmentally-friendly alternatives which could become popular.
"The only prospect is hybrid power driven by lithium-ion batteries which have a realistic range of 40 or 50 miles with a main stream family car and can be recharged over night or by the petrol engine," Mr Nagley explained.
A survey by esure suggested 71 per cent of British motorists would consider buying an electric car to help ease environmentally concerns.
It also discovered younger drivers are more open to the technology, with 81 per cent reported they would use such a vehicle.
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