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Bicycles are the most energy-efficient mode of human travel. However, a student from Surrey has created a device to make them even greener. This week, the Energy Institute awarded the Climate Change Award 2024 to sixth-form student Albert Read for his carbon cycle capture project. Albert built a bicycle accessory from upcycled household...

We launched Green Transport Week in 1993 to raise awareness about how travel affects our lives, not to mention the environment. Thirty years later, the issue has never been more important. Not only is transport contributing significantly to the climate crisis, but air pollution kills over 4 million people. Year in. Year out. At a local...

Politicians like to talk. A lot. So it's always interesting to take note of the topics they resolutely refuse to engage with. Fallout from Brexit is one. Road danger is another. You can be certain that if as many British soldiers were dying each year as the number of people killed on UK roads, the casualty figures would be front page news...

Who knows what the weather this summer holds in store, but it pays to be prepared. This YETI waterproof bag has a one-litre capacity. It's a perfect size for keeping your wallet, phone and a few snacks dry when there's a downpour. We've found everything we've tested by YETI to be exceptionally well made. And this little bag is no different....

Mobility scooters allow around half-a-million people here in the UK to live independent lives, and we're here to provide a lifeline when things go wrong. We protect against punctures, lost keys, accidental damage, and our breakdown service operates 24/7. Our insurance costs only £65 per year to cover a mobility scooter or powered wheelchair...

The 20mph speed limit in built-up areas in Wales has seen a dramatic reduction in road traffic collisions. Insurance claims for vehicle damage in Wales have fallen by one fifth since the nationwide 20mph speed limit was introduced there last September. Rob Clark at esure, told The Guardian this week: “We can see a clear drop in vehicle...

More and more people are discovering e-bikes can help transform the way they travel. To celebrate this quiet revolution happening on UK roads, we're giving away a brand new Ebco Urban electric bike and one year's insurance worth over £1,500. The e-bike boasts an integrated lights, hidden battery, Shimano gears, hydraulic disc brakes,...

Forget about hanging disposable plastic bags precariously from your handlebars. Bikezac bags are designed to be simple and stylish. No logo. Just a simple design that folds like a newspaper and attaches to your bike's rack with a clever click-and-go system. A shopping bag and cycle pannier rolled into one. Best of all, the bag, handles and...

We're often asked whether ETA cycle insurance covers powerful e-bikes if they're only ridden off-road. The short answer is that we can't cover any electric bike that doesn't conform to UK law on EAPCs (electric assist pedal cycles). However, it's understandable why people get confused. UK law says electric bikes must not provide powered...

It's all well and good having ETA breakdown cover for your mobility scooter, but how can you call us if your mobile phone battery is flat? We're giving away a small, portable solar panel to recharge your phone while you're on the move. The solar panel doesn't only harvest energy from the sun. It can store enough power to recharge a...