Lake District tourists encouraged to swap petrol for electricity
Visitors to the Lake District can now hire electric cars to go sightseeing. It's part of a project to reduce visitor CO2 emissions by 11,000 tonnes a year by 2015. Click here for more.
Lake District electric hire car scheme
Tourists travelling through the Lake District are being urged to swap petrol for the plug. A scheme has been launched which allows sightseers to hire electric cars to enjoy the scenery.
Lake District visitors swap petrol for the plug
Tourists travelling through the Lake District are being urged to swap petrol for the plug.
A scheme has been launched which allows sightseers to hire electric cars to enjoy the scenery.
It's hoped they'll help cut down on emissions produced by the area's 16 million visitors a year.Batteries can be recharged at cafes and hotels.