All kinds of vehicles on the roads are being switched to be powered by electricity from built in batteries, but now here's another - an e-hearse coming slowly, respectfully - and silently - to a funeral cortege near you soon.
The vehicle is made by Tesla, and is being used by Co-op Funeralcare's base at Warmley, near Bristol, who say it is available for funerals across Bristol, Bath, South Gloucestershire and as far away as Royal Wootton Bassett in Wiltshire.
It's called, unsurprisingy, the Tesla Wisper, and its silence, as well as its environmentally-friendly credentials, are part of the appeal, according to Mike Pengelly, Co-op Funeralcare's boss for the south west.
