UK TEAM WAVE 2011
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The first World Advanced Vehicle Expedition (WAVE) has taken place.
Advanced pure electric vehicles drove from Paris to Prague, giving demonstrations at thirty cities en route. Gordon Foat of Green MotorSport represented the one and only UK team in WAVE 2011.
Press release
1) Find out where Team UK stopped along the Route.
2) Track Team UK by viewing Google Maps / My Tracks uploads.
3) View Gordon's online daily blog.
4) Find out who the other World WAVE Teams were.
5) Find out more about the WAVE team leaders.
6) Green MotorSport Twitter.
7) Listen to Green MotorSport on the radio using the Passion for the planet radioplayer.
8) Who are Green MotorSport ?
9) Track the energy used by Team UK on the WAVE 2011.
10) Generator Hostels main Sponsor video
11) Plughunter ™
12) (A) The Wave start, the beginning from Paris to Roye.
(B) From Roye to Brussels
(C) From Brussels to Zolder
(D) Winterthur to Effrektion-Luzern-Saren-Meiringen
2011 WAVE sponsors
Generator Hostels
Generator Hostels is the leading backpacker company in Europe. They provide a unique backpacker experience which offers safe, comfortable budget accommodation and great facilities.
http://www.generatorhostels.com
Michel MotorSport
Based in the Philippines, Michel Motorsport specializes in reproduction and custom classic cars: design, prototyping and manufacturing.
Electric Bubble
Custom Built Electric Bubble cars.
Electric Bubble make custom built electric Bubble cars. Retro-Style electric cars with a modern twist.
http://www.electric-bubble.co.uk
Valet Magic
One of the most sought after Valet companies in the UK. Known for attention to detail and customization of high end brands.
Galvanize Design
Galvanize Design is a creative graphic design agency who specialize in brand identity, print design and digital communication. They are responsible for the design of the Green MotorSport vehicle wrap for the WAVE 2011 and can help you turn your vehicle into a mobile advertising board.
http://www.galvanizedesign.com
EVRS
EVRS is a waste recycling company that has developed a unique technology for the recycling of non hazardous waste, that diverts all waste from landfill. The company has conducted research and development, to produce the evrs "Zero-Bury" technology, using Thermally Induced Chemical Transformation (TICT).
TripleO
Their expert team found an innovative nano-technology paint sealant that was being used by the US Military and Government. The dynamic team at Ooops! named it TripleO protection system and sought to distribute and apply this unique, proven and high performance coating technology product to the automotive market. The Green MotorSport Team will be testing Triple O to enhance the performance and gather data.
Passion for the Planet Digital Radio station
With over 120,000 Listeners each week, the radio station is focused on health and the environment. The radio station has a global, cosmopolitan outlook and was rated in the top 20 DAB radio stations to listen to in the UK in a survey in the Independent. PASSION for the PLANET is a speech station for music lovers, and a music station for people who like to be informed, challenged and stretched, as well as entertained. With news, information and expert opinion, mixed with a blend of music, PASSION for the PLANET provides information and ideas to allow listeners to make informed choices about living a greener, healthier and more ethical lifestyle.
Low carbon economy
The Low Carbon Economy, founded in October 2006, is a FREE platform designed to facilitate the transition to a low carbon economy by connecting people and businesses with relevant information, solutions and opportunities. This site aims to help people understand which solutions are relevant to them and where they can get them.
http://www.lowcarboneconomy.com
Kele Le Roc
Le Roc won two MOBO Awards in 1999, for Best Newcomer and Best Single. In 2009, she teamed up with OceanFall's Leon Mitchell, to release her new promo and video for "Retro". Kele has been the eyes of Green MotorSport since 2006 and helps promote environmental issues and associated clean technologies.
http://www.keleleroc.com
Solar Energy Centre
SEC Solar Energy Centre has been involved with Solar Photovoltaic systems and Batteries since 1977, having originally been established by the current family owners to supply remote Solar PV powered Telecom and Cathodic protection systems to the Middle East market. The business grew rapidly and expanded around the world, with its head office today located near London, UK and regional offices in Paris, Bahrain and Hong Kong. With established distribution and a trusted name for quality and reliability, SEC Solar Energy Centre has continued to develop and refine its range over the years, to the point that we now offer some of the best batteries for solar/renewable energy systems and PV panels that are commercially available.
http://www.solarenergycentre.com
True Ingredients
True Ingredients was responsible for the first Music Album on Sunglasses. True ingredients have a keen interest in Green MotorSport and new technology. Their amalgamation of quality production and attention to detail attracted Green MotorSport. True Ingredients was recently promoted at Lovebox music festival by Snoop Doggy Dog.
http://www.trueingredients.com
Sign Store
Professional Digital Vehicle Graphics, Banners and Vehicle Wraps.
The team was responsible for Printing and Wrapping the design onto the Team UK car for the WAVE.
http://www.thesignstore.co.uk
Great Fosters
Great Fosters is a Grade One listed building set amongst 50 acres of stunning gardens and parkland in Egham, Surrey. Immaculately preserved, this stately historic monument boasts an enviable location close to Heathrow, the M25 and M4 and near Windsor, Wentworth, Staines and Virginia Water. Great Fosters is the meeting place of choice for Green MotorSport delegates and sponsors.
http://www.greatfosters.co.uk
Moss Solar Trust
Founder of the Moss Solar Trust, Malcolm Moss, built the world’s first commercial solar powered boat. Solar PV (photo voltaic) is now accepted as a superb power source for boats. His inventions have crossed the Atlantic under solar power – Sun21 in Feb 2007 - and over a hundred passenger solar ferries are now in service. The solar trust has provided the renewable energy for the UK WAVE team (Green MotorSport Team) to take part in WAVE 2011.
Prestige Dent Solutions
The friendly South East of England based dent repair service. The dent repair methods uses Paintless Dent Removal techniques and is very effective in nearly all cases. There is no need to respray or flatten areas after the dent has been removed. The green process of repairing dents is much less time consuming, very energy efficient and helps reduce emissions.
http://www.prestigedentsolutions.co.uk
Green MotorSport Limited
Recognised as the first motor sport company to research "Green Motorsport". It is the world leader in environmentally conscious motor sport founded by Gordon Foat, stimulating and exploiting research into Future Energies and reducing motor sports’ carbon footprint. Green MotorSport manufactures a range of automotive powertrain technologies and the team was responsible for planning the only UK electric car participation for the WAVE 2011.
http:// www.greenmotorsport.com