NewRide is unveiling exciting new progress with its network of electric recharging points in support of alternatively fuelled vehicles, by installing a third public recharging facility and embracing electric cars.

A Clear Zones initiative, funded by Transport for London, Camden Council's NewRide is aimed at encouraging the people who live and work in the borough to use electric vehicles for their commuting and leisure journeys.

Now NewRide is unveiling its third multiple vehicle recharging facility that is publicly accessible for use by anyone with an electric vehicle. The recharging point which goes live today has been installed at 152 Royal College Street, Camden Town, London NW1 0TA utilising the premises of Electrip who also stock electric bikes and scooters.

This is the third NewRide public electric vehicle recharging station to be installed by NewRide in London, whilst the UK's first two NewRide electric charging stations are already live in Drury Lane and Saffron Hill.

This third station also marks a time when NewRide are announcing that they will be embracing electric cars, in addition to scooters and bikes. Already able to charge scooters and bikes, this third station will shortly also be able to recharge cars. NewRide will also be upgrading its first two stations with electric car recharging points within the month.

Tina Pancha, Transport Planner for Camden said, "We are aiming to achieve a network of five NewRide electric recharging stations in the next few months and we are delighted to have now installed our third. We have also taken on board supporter's requirements for electric cars which will be incorporated into this latest station whilst upgrading our first two stations in Drury
Lane and Saffron Hill which currently charge electric scooters and bikes".

Nick Child, Managing Director of Park & Charge - the type of stations installed in the network said, "NewRide's recharging facilities are for use by anyone with an electric vehicle, subject to purchasing a permit and space allowing. By installing the recharging infrastructure, NewRide is aiming to remove one of the main barriers to using electric vehicles - that of recharging them. NewRide's electric charging stations allow users of electrically powered vehicles to store them in a safe and secure location be at least doubled."

The NewRide electric charging system uses smart technology that recognises the voltage requirements of any battery-powered vehicle, ensuring a safe and efficient powering-up process. Most electric bikes and electric scooters can take a full recharge in less than seven hours.

By encouraging people to consider alternatives to petrol transport, Camden's NewRide is seeking to improve the quality of local life by reducing carbon and other harmful emissions associated with the internal combustion engine, whilst reducing the impact of noise and congestion.

Nick Child continued, "The NewRide programme embraces the latest generation of zero-emission electric cycles, moped scooters and electric cars. These rechargeable battery-powered machines are ideal for zipping around town and
a wholly practical alternative to the conventional car."

Tina Pancha added, "In addition to the ease and convenience of electric vehicles, lower running costs and exemption to congestion charges, NewRide is seeking to encourage their use to help reduce emissions, congestion and noise. Research has shown that most petrol scooters in the city are used for journeys of eight miles or less. With expensive parking and congestion charging there really hasn't been a better time for a project like NewRide."

If you are interested in using the car recharging facility in the new station, please contact Electrip on 0207 2674000 to book a space. To purchase your electric vehicle permit for using any of the NewRide electric charging stations, or for further information on NewRide, please visit www.newride.org.uk