Author Archives: Alison Kidd
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
Evaluating electric quad bikes for hill farmers
The Prospectors recently visited Shropshire Quads to try out an electric quad bike. We took a hill farmer friend with us for his specialist experience (of quads, hills and sheep!). Whilst impressed with the quad’s performance and likely towing and … Continue reading
Low Energy Rural Travel that’s FUN
The Prospectors, Peter and Alison are co-founding Directors of the Eco Travel Network here in the Brecon Beacons. It evolved from our earlier research on rural travel and our 2011 trial of electric buggies. This video about the Eco Travel … Continue reading
Bodies informing minds & ‘Heads up’ rugby
Experiments show that adopting either a high or low power body posture for just 2 minutes changes: how people feel about themselves, their willingness to take risks and their testosterone and cortisol levels (relative to samples taken a few minutes … Continue reading
Decarbonising Transport with Electric Vehicles
National and Local Government are backing a shift to electric vehicles, as is clear from their policies: 1. Electric car grants of up to £5000 off the purchase price. 2. Exemption from vehicle excise duty. 3. Exemption from the London … Continue reading
