Sad news this morning. One of London's two main electric car deals, NICE Car Company, has gone into administration. That's disappointing for three reasons. Just this week the Committee on Climate Change said electric cars were one of our main hopes for meeting UK emissions targets, NICE's Mega City (pictured) was one of the best cars available in the UK today -- better than the G-Wiz in some respects -- and the company was also on the verge of launching three exciting electric cars including the Ze-O, the UK's first electric family car. I met the team at NICE several times and they were a good bunch, with business heads as well as green vision. The Newride website speculates on some of the reasons behind the company's downfall, including Ken Livingstone's proposed Congestion Charge exemption for low carbon diesel and petrol cars which, ironically, never materialised because of Boris.
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Unfortunate news about NICE. The cars look similar to Smart Cars but not as cute. I think with gas prices dropping like a rock, alternative energy cars are moving to the bottom of the totem pole in priority.
Posted by: Ash | December 09, 2008 at 03:04 AM
I'm assuming that's the same as bankcruptsy.
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Posted by: MostEmailedNews.com | January 09, 2009 at 01:23 AM
What about Hydrogen cars? dont u think its a better idea though
Posted by: Sisi | February 17, 2009 at 06:34 PM
I have to agree that this car looks a little like smart car....except that this doesn't look as cute! But again a lot of Americans prefer bigger cars so I think this may be an option too...
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Posted by: sam | April 20, 2009 at 10:21 AM
I think these cars are a great idea. Hopefully they're up and running soon!
Posted by: Fred Smilek | May 26, 2009 at 05:06 PM
Oh! sorry to hear that. That was really a sad news. It is better if that is still in the administration. Having a NICE is is really great. Wish I can buy it someday. Thanks!
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I think these cars are a great idea. I hope they catch on in the USA.
Posted by: Mandi | June 18, 2009 at 02:30 PM
The electric wave is coming sooner or later, hopefully sooner. There are some good looking ones out there too. The prices just need to come done a little bit more.
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Posted by: GBM | August 28, 2009 at 05:26 PM
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Posted by: Caroline | September 14, 2009 at 04:09 PM
I agree with Ash - all it takes is a dip in energy prices for alternative energy products to get benched.
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