Author Archives: Alison Kidd
Start of Boma 7 All Terrain Wheelchair trial
With their Eco Travel Network hats on, the Prospectors are running a trial this summer of a Boma 7 All Terrain Wheelchair designed and manufactured by Molten Rock Ltd. We are exploring whether a hiring model can work here in … Continue reading
Money or Excitement? – David Hockney Quote
“I think I’m greedy, but I’m not greedy for money – I think that can be a burden – I’m greedy for an exciting life. I want it to be exciting all the time, and I get it, actually. On … Continue reading
Doing or Having – which gives us the greater pleasure?
There’s been research evidence for a while that people enjoy longer lasting happiness from experiences (things they do) than from material acquisitions (things they have). This is partly because enjoyment from experiences can increase over time as we relive them … Continue reading
Research Report – Electric Vehicle Trial on Eigg
With their Eco Travel Network hats on, the Prospectors have issued a research report on the 3 month trial of their modified Rural Twizy on the Hebridean Isle of Eigg. You can read the full report here .They have now … Continue reading
Latest Eco Funky Travel Project News
The Prospectors have been back up in Scotland the past week finishing off the Eco Travel Network trial of Toro, our modified Twizy on the Isle of Eigg and moving Toro to Knoydart where his trial will continue until January. … Continue reading
Exploring Boma All Terrain Wheelchair trial in Brecon Beacons
The Prospectory is currently exploring the possibility of running a trial in the Brecon Beacons National Park of a Boma All Terrain Wheelchair. The Boma (left) was developed by Chris Swift, a qualified engineer and tetraplegic, who wanted to enable … Continue reading
Psychology of car driving – does enjoyment depend on price?
Do people enjoy driving expensive, luxury cars significantly more than cheaper, more functional versions? Research shows that people imagine they will do so and report that they do enjoy it more if asked about their driving in general. The reported … Continue reading
Experimenting with electric vehicles on Small isles
The Prospectors (with their Eco Travel Network hats on) have just been delivering a modified Rural Twizy up to the Isle of Eigg for the start of a trial. You can read all about our adventures here or the official … Continue reading
Rural Low Energy Vehicle Project
Along with our 2 co-Directors in the Eco Travel Network (ETN), we have been working on the design for a modified rural version of a Renault Twizy. The 10 Renault Twizys currently in the ETN fleet work really well for … Continue reading
Can our bodies change our minds?
Raise your arms high above your head and your testosterone levels will rise and make you more likely to take risks…. Wash your hands and you will rate yourself as less guilty… Hold a pen in your teeth (using the … Continue reading
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