Originally Posted by Aunti Beeb

Peter Curran sets off on a bold 4500 mile trans-European journey in an electric car.

Visiting more than a dozen countries from Norway to Portugal, he meets major European motor manufacturers, gauges political will across the continent, attempts to drive over the alps and becomes multi-lingual in the phrase "Where can I plug this in please?".

Accompanied by environmental writer Richard Scrase, Peter says goodbye to his loved ones and sets off for the continent. They want to be back in time to join the Brighton to London Eco-Rally on July 7th, but they have four weeks ahead of them, approximately 4500 miles and a wealth of extension leads and universal adaptors to get to grips with.