You should be using a bicycle for short trips of 2 miles or less...
"The trouble is that while renewable power sources like wind and solar cost nothing to run, once installed,"
bollocks... they require servicing and checking they're still putting out the correct frequency etc.
The bike remains locked up down in the shed to a ground anchor, not dripping all over the floor up in my third floor flat which by the way only has stairs, no lift...
Also means I can take the battery inside to recharge when at work.
electric assist means I can do my 7 mile commute without getting sweaty... takes the hills out and kills the headwinds... no lycra... ordinary street clothes and shoes
Happiness is twin floppies.