UPDATE 9 June: Top Gear, Series 17 is due to start on 26 June.
Jeremy Clarkson and James May were recently spotted at the University of Lincoln chasing some free electricity. Filming a segment for the upcoming Season 17 of Top Gear the lads were caught out while driving across the UK using a Nissan Leaf and a Peuegot iOn.
It’s understood their all-electric cars had run out of battery power and laid idle in Lincoln for several hours while their lusty steeds regained charge. A brief video capturing Jeremy and James in their plight can be seen after the break.
There’s some debate as to the start date for Series 17. Some rumours are suggesting a possible premiere on Sunday 19 June. However, word straight from the source says, “No news of exactly when the new series will be on your screens, but it will be towards the end of this year.”
[Source: The Lincolnite]
3 replies on “Top Gear Series 17 is going to be electric”
Saw the tesla’s plugging into 3 phase a few times at targa. Weird to see cars scouting for a decent power source
The bit about the new series not starting until the end of the year is about James’ other show, Man Lab, not Top Gear.
Tommy, right you are:
http://www.ausmotive.com/2011/05/18/top-gear-series-17-starting-on-12-june.html