Miranda Simmons

TV Professional and Sustainability Consultant. Endlessly fascinated by planet, enterprise, design, tech...and a positive, low carbon future.

[Miranda Simmons @Strawbugs]

@ZipcarUK @Zipcar Gutted that you’re considering pulling out of London. This is an excellent service that I depend on. And always love driving your EVs and supporting cleaner transport. What can we do to help keep this service running?
@MayorofLondon @wandbc @EVUKexpert

[Miranda Simmons @Strawbugs]

@EVUKexpert

[Javier Blas @JavierBlas]

Zipcar, the @Avis-owned short-term rental car club, is closing down in the UK. The company blames high electricity costs for its EVs (plus London will apply for the first time its congestion tax on EVs from Jan 2026).

This is what Zipcar told London Assembly earlier this year:

[Miranda Simmons @Strawbugs]

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[Miranda Simmons @Strawbugs]

I'm so gutted. The EV garage is quoting £1.8k to fix, but he doesn't trust them to know if this is reasonable (they are HEVRA members). The battery had a high 120k mileage but 12 bars. He did a lot of research but what else should he have done? Any ideas how to help? Thx

[Miranda Simmons @Strawbugs]

@EVUKexpert @QuentinWillson @evauk @FullyChargedUK (Sorry to post this publicly but I'm stuck). Having been a passionate promoter of EVs to all friends & family, one finally bought a Used Nissan Leaf. Within 3 days it was stuck in 'turtle mode'. The dealer won't return his £6k.

[Wandsworth Green Party @greenwandsworth]

Desperately disappointing news for #Wandsworth residents and others who are keen on a habitable planet.🧵
We keep having to remind this government that the economy is a subset of our environment not the other way round.
The environment is where we live.
https://t.co/AwC8kWRgus

[Department for Transport @transportgovuk]

We’ve launched a consultation to shape the 2030 phase-out of the sale of new petrol and diesel cars, which will:

✅ Support jobs and industry
✅ Encourage car manufacturers to invest in the UK
✅ Help more people switch to electric

All part of our Plan for Change.

[Simon Evans @DrSimEvans]

WOW – The IEA has boosted its latest renewable forecast by another 16%

Just 9 months ago, in January 2024, its Renewables 2023 report forecast 3,200GW of capacity – mainly wind and solar – would be built around the world during the five years 2024-2028.

Now, in Renewables 2024, it's significantly increased that forecast, to 3,700GW over the same five years – and a massive 5,500GW by 2030.

It's now forecasting two-thirds more renewable capacity being built than just two years ago.

https://t.co/nO2vaQ8Blx

[Chris Stark @StarkClimate]

So delighted that Emma is confirmed. She’ll be a brilliant leader @theCCCuk

All eyes on the Carbon Budget 7 advice in February.

👏

[Chris Packham @ChrisGPackham]

It’s old , and Australian , but it’s the same BS that will cost us £22billion . . . and all our futures .

[Miranda Simmons @Strawbugs]

Check out Adventurous Re-think by Tim from Gather Outdoors on @Kickstarter https://t.co/JGB1VjXOjG

[Miranda Simmons @Strawbugs]

@michaelholder @James_BG
Are there any green businesses queuing up to offer alternative jobs for this community? You’d think there would be a queue.

“High Court blocks plans for Cumbria coal mine on climate grounds”https://t.co/z1ERTgnZRr via @businessgreen

[Miranda Simmons @Strawbugs]

@ZipcarUK You seem to have changed your policy to have 100% fully electric zipcars by 2025, to 2030. And just recently you've invested in 100 new Nissan Jukes - presumably not 100% electric. Can you explain the reasons behind your change in policy? Thanks.
@BusinessGreen

[Miranda Simmons @Strawbugs]

'Wildlife corridors': Campaigners claim road verges could help save Britain's biodiversity https://t.co/WqtmCQAZfZ via @businessgreen

[Miranda Simmons @Strawbugs]

Love it..

[James Graham @mrJamesGraham]

“Changing how we’ll lose, is how we’ll win. Nothing is ever really Final…”

Thank you to the BBC for letting me write this yesterday. And for your lovely comments 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[Ed Miliband @Ed_Miliband]

I am delighted to announce that Chris Stark will be our head Head of Mission Control for Clean Power by 2030.

We are bringing together the brightest and best to deliver our national mission to cut bills and make Britain energy independent.

Welcome @StarkClimate to the team!

[Miranda Simmons @Strawbugs]

Unlock £30 Rush tickets for Standing at the Sky's Edge on @TodayTixUK! https://t.co/x4lTHRKYIy

[The Royal Society of Arts @theRSAorg]

Are you a young creative? Join @aymusik tomorrow for a day full of conversations focused on how artists can mobilise audiences and communities to champion sustainability, securing a healthier, kinder future.

RSVP now: https://t.co/rVhq8MZi4L #LCAW @london_climate

[Greg Jackson @g__j]

Imagine all new homes were built like this? @OctopusEnergy created homes with guaranteed no energy bills… great to host @Ed_Miliband at the @Bellwayhomes1 site in Stafford today…

https://t.co/V0nW2oy3z8

[Miranda Simmons @Strawbugs]

@StopBSCampaign Any update from the Insurance industry with facts and evidence would be gratefully received!

[Miranda Simmons @Strawbugs]

@StopBSCampaign Can you help with these queries I had from 'whatabouters'? Insurance on EVs is very high because 1. if it breaks down, you have to replace the whole car; 2. EVs break down more than Ice cars; 3. High EV premiums are making ICE premiums higher too!