Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield, Contributing Writer

Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield is a self-confessed petrol head. She grew up in a carless family but was able at a very early age to name cars passing her on the street while other girls her age were more interested in Barbie Dolls. Although she trained as a classical musician she’s now a full-time broadcaster and journalist, covering green fuels and tech. After passing her driving test she’s owned a wide selection of cars, including a 1962 Morris Minor Woodie Hotrod; a single seat electric bubble car; a ’92 Honda Prelude; a ’91 Volvo 240; a ’04 Toyota Prius Plug in Hybrid (which she converted herself); an ’85 VW electric factory built rabbit; and a ’09 Smart ForTwo CDI Nikki specializes in electric vehicles, but also enjoys clandestine gas-guzzling, working on the rule that the larger and noisier the better. She is also loves riding motorcycles, but currently doesn't own one. Nikki also hosts the TransportEvolved podcast. She lives in Bristol UK with her wife, their two daughters and their Border Collie.

Articles

Five Reasons Why Mercedes Should Make an All-Electric S-Class Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield May 5, 2011

Earlier this week Motor Authority reported that bosses at German automaker Mercedes-Benz were unwilling to confirm or deny the rumors that it was considering an all-electric version of its luxury...
Move Over Ford: Nissan Plans All-Electric Future For NY Taxis
From the iconic Ford Crown Victoria through to the Ford Escape Hybrids replacing many of them as part of air quality legislature coming into force in 2012, Ford’s relationship with the New York taxi is a long one. But Ford’s chance to electrify the humble New York City taxi with its...
Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield May 4, 2011

British Utility Concludes Consumers Don’t Get Electric Cars (Yet)
A study conducted by the British arm of european utility company nPower suggests that consumer ignorance is still holding back sales of all-electric cars. In a survey of 2,000 people, nPower discovered that many of those questioned were unaware of governmental grants to assist in the purchase of...
Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield May 4, 2011
Breaking: Brammo Announces Geared Electric Motorcycles (Video)
Brammo Inc., the Oregonian firm responsible for the all-electric Brammo Enertia, Enertia + and Empulse motorcycles has just announced four new electric motorcycles to be sold alongside its current range. But unlike nearly every other electric vehicle on the market today the new motorcycles will...
Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield May 4, 2011
Chinese SUV Tries to Make it in U.S. Despite Taxi Fire
Yesterday Dallas-based electric vehicle firm Green Automotive Company announced it was sending two of its all-electric Zotye electric SUVs to be tested for compliance with Federal Motor Safety Standards at independent engineering firm Roush Industries. But while GAC’s website promises it is...
Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield May 3, 2011
90% of Chevy Volt Plug-In Hybrid Customers New to Brand
There’s nothing sales executives love more than seeing sales figures indicating that the latest product is attracting new buyers to their brand, so we’re sure Chevrolet board members must be pretty happy right now. Why? According to data collected from buyers of its 2011 Chevrolet Volt...
Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield May 3, 2011
Better Place Battery Swap Stations Head to China Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield May 2, 2011

What’s the best way to ensure that your electric vehicle technology gets adopted by as many consumers as possible?

Take it to China, of course.

That’s exactly what electric car...

Buying Or Selling a Used Electric Car? What You Need to Know
On the face of it, buying or selling a used electric car could seem like a great idea if you either need to make more room in your garage for your shiny new plug-in ride or you just can’t afford the sticker shock associated with buying new. However, we’ve been watching Internet auction...
Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield May 2, 2011
Wheego CEO Says Electric-Car Company Survives “Hand to Mouth”
Atlanta-based Wheego Electric Cars Inc may have just delivered its first all-electric two-seat LiFe, but it is also fighting for its life. Talking candidly to Lindsay Chappell from Automotive News, Wheego CEO Mike McQuary painted a bleak picture of the firm and its future. “My constraint is...
Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield May 2, 2011
Peugeot Sets Electric Car Lap Time at Nurburgring in EX1 Concept
How fast can an electric car get around the iconic Nurburgring Nordschleife in Germany? Until recently, the fastest official time for an electric car stood at 9 minutes and 52 seconds. Recorded last year in a BMW Mini E racing car, it was the first time an all-electric car had completed the course...
Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield April 29, 2011
Tesla Morphs into GAP With Branded Clothes for Kids
Here’s a question. Would you put your kids in branded clothes for a $109,000 sports car? If you answered yes, then we think that’s the answer Silicon-Valley electric car firm Tesla Motors is hoping for after it has quietly launched a new line of clothing aimed specifically at those way...
Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield April 29, 2011
The Price of Conformity: Tesla’s $750 J1772 Charge Adaptor
As those who purchased Betamax when everyone else was choosing VHS will tell you, being at the cutting edge of technology is sometimes very, very expensive. The latest victims of “early-adopter light-wallet syndrome” aren’t buying a new video collection though: they’re...
Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield April 28, 2011

Toyota Joins Wireless Electric Car Charging Revolution Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield April 28, 2011

This year we’ve seen a dramatic increase in the number of companies working towards detaching the electric car from its charging cable. Now Toyota, the world’s largest automaker, has...
European Electric-Car Race Series Will Have 2 California Events In 2011
If you love the thrill of motor racing but the carbon footprint of Nascar and Formula 1 is getting you down then the decidedly lower-emissions all-electric racing offered by the 2011 EV Cup may be for you. Conceived a few years ago and attracting entries from former competitors in The American Le...
Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield April 27, 2011
Mitsubishi ‘i’, Chevrolet Volt or Nissan Leaf? We Compare the Basics
As our sister site GreenCarReports covered last week, the online pre-ordering process is now live for the 2012 Mitsubishi ‘i’, with the car due to hit the roads of California in January 2012. The 2012 Mitsubishi ‘i’ is now the third all-electric car from a major automaker to...
Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield April 27, 2011
How Many Consumers Are Really Ready to Switch to Electric Cars?
A study conducted by the energy research and advisory firm E Source has revealed that as much as 85 percent of consumers could be ready to buy plug-in electric cars, provided the conditions were right. The data for the report was collected from the Nielsen Energy Survey, which asked 3,200 energy...
Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield April 27, 2011
Coda’s All-Electric Sedan Launch Date Slips Back (Again)
In the world of electric cars, launch delays seem to be the rule rather than the exception, but one particular automaker seems even more susceptible to changing schedules than any other. A year ago California-based Coda Automotive was upbeat, promising its $44,900 electric sedan would be on the...
Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield April 26, 2011
Chrysler Ditches GEM Low-Speed Electric Cars, Goes Mainstream
You wouldn’t know it, but until recently Chrysler was responsible for one of the most recognizable electric vehicle brands worldwide. But like the embarrassing cousin at the family reunion, Chrysler’s ownership of low-speed Neighborhood Electric Vehicle manufacturers Global Electric...
Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield April 26, 2011

Nissan Leaf, Chevy Volt Get Highest IIHS Crash-Safety Ratings Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield April 26, 2011

Spend much time looking into electric cars online and you’ll come across the old chestnut that suggests that battery electric and plug-in hybrid cars just aren’t as safe as their...
Need a Place to Plug Your Electric Car in? Reserve it First
Ask any electric car owner to list their favorite benefits of driving an electric car and the chances are that not queuing for gasoline is among them. With relatively few electric cars on the road and public charging stations still hardly oversubscribed, finding a place to plug in is relatively...
Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield April 25, 2011
Los Angeles Cuts Red Tape, Offers Rebates on Electric Car Charging
In just under a week, electric vehicle owners in Los Angeles will be find that owning an electric car will have got a lot easier. As part of a program recently announced by Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, residents of the city will be able to fast-track applications to install electric...
Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield April 25, 2011
Los Angeles Cuts Red Tape, Offers Rebates on Electric Car Charging
In just under a week, electric vehicle owners in Los Angeles will be find that owning an electric car will have got a lot easier. As part of a program recently announced by Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, residents of the city will be able to fast-track applications to install electric...
Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield April 25, 2011
Wheego Ships First LiFe Electric Car on Earth Day
Late last week a couple in Atlanta, Georgia became the first owners of the latest battery electric car to hit the roads, the 2011 Wheego LiFe. Handed over to commemorate Earth Day 2011, the small electric car which bears a passing resemblance to the 2011 Smart ForTwo electric drive is the first...
Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield April 25, 2011
Range Anxiety or Stupidity? Pushing an Electric Car to its Limits
Yesterday we told you about our generally hassle-free, two-day, 520 mile round trip in a 2011 Nissan Leaf. Thanks to a succession of available rapid charging stations, a little measured driving and a few strategic detours we were able to arrive at both destination and start point without little...
Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield April 22, 2011