Travel to work free - for all our readers.

Motoring circles have been in excited discussions today after Professor Derrick Acora at Moanchester University for Inductry, Shoes and Technology revealed his scientific paper on the possibility of solar powered cars, even in Moanchester.

Prof Acora has spent years examining the practicality of fitting solar cells to standard cars in place of internal combustion. "I have had a working prototype for several years and used it to commute to work for free, If I'm right, everyone could soon eliminate their petrol costs and travel to work free."

Our Motoring Correspondent Jemima Pilchard has her reservations about the degree of efficiency that such a vehicle might offer the users. She has done some reseacrh of her own and a conservative estimate of the cost of a new solar car is around £38,000. She also borrowed UMIST's prototype for her commute to Chough House. "Getting there was a breeze. Top speed was a gentle 15 miles per hour, so I didn't have to worry about killing any foxes, more's the pity. Harnessing the power of the sun, cost me just the sum of £4 as it took me so long to travel from my home in Bowden after setting off that I needed another breakfast."

 
 The commuter of the future may travel in cars like these.

Prof Acora's economic miracle took another knock when Jemima came to travel home at 7pm. As it was past dusk, the car wouldn't go and she had to pay a further £150 to get the car towed home.

When we contacted UMIST with our findings, they rejected the criticism on the basis that the savings were based on a standard 3 mile journey from Didsbury to UMIST, made during a typical working day in academia between 11am and 3pm.

GMP were also less than impressed with the prospect of solar powered vevicles. Inspector Barry Tard was concerned that slow moving cars in the rush hour might lead to frustration and more road rage incidents.
"I am concerned that slow moving cars in the rush hour might lead to frustration and more road rage incidents."