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Green New report slams UK charging point 'postcode lottery'

New report slams UK charging point 'postcode lottery'

The Competition and Markets Authority wants charging to be "as simple as filling up with petrol or diesel".
By James Fossdyke 27 July 2021
Green UK major road network plans to be 'net' zero-emission by 2050

UK major road network plans to be 'net' zero-emission by 2050

Highways England's three-stage plan will see the network "decarbonised" by 2050.
By James Fossdyke 23 July 2021
Rumours Aston Martin Vantage and DB11 successors will be fully electric

Aston Martin Vantage and DB11 successors will be fully electric

The first of these EVs arrives in 2025.
By Chris Bruce 21 July 2021
Green UK insurance industry suggests electric replacements for written-off cars

UK insurance industry suggests electric replacements for written-off cars

The industry association wants insurers to "enable" customers to make "more sustainable" choices.
By James Fossdyke 19 July 2021
Range / Efficiency You will get the longest EV range in these five cities

You will get the longest EV range in these five cities

Climate and more specifically temperature play a major role in how much range your EV gets.
By Andrei Nedelea 16 July 2021
Technology 2021 Nissan Leaf features new 'song' to prevent accidents

2021 Nissan Leaf features new 'song' to prevent accidents

The Canto sound is designed to ensure people can hear the Leaf coming.
By James Fossdyke 15 July 2021
Green UK reveals plan to 'phase out' diesel HGVs by 2040

UK reveals plan to 'phase out' diesel HGVs by 2040

New 'greenprint' for decarbonising transport also includes plans for electric car charging points.
By James Fossdyke 15 July 2021
Industry 70% of Peugeot models to be electrified in 2021

70% of Peugeot models to be electrified in 2021

It means at least one all-electric or plug-in hybrid option for every model.
By Mark Kane 14 July 2021
General Average UK car is parked for 23 hours a day, new research shows

Average UK car is parked for 23 hours a day, new research shows

The RAC Foundation report says that's good news for electric car charging.
By James Fossdyke 13 July 2021
Pricing Mustang Mach-E GT is now available to order with prices from £67,225

Mustang Mach-E GT is now available to order with prices from £67,225

Ford's controversial electric SUV is finally here.
By James Fossdyke 12 July 2021
Pricing UK: Electric Citroen e-SpaceTourer range revamped with lower starting price

UK: Electric Citroen e-SpaceTourer range revamped with lower starting price

The van-based MPV has seen its base price cut by more than £14,000
By James Fossdyke 12 July 2021
Green Drivers say scrapping VAT is most effective way to boost EV uptake

Drivers say scrapping VAT is most effective way to boost EV uptake

That's according to research from the AA.
By James Fossdyke 09 July 2021
Industry Audi expects to make money from EVs in three years’ time

Audi expects to make money from EVs in three years’ time

Company CEO Duesmann believes EVs will become as profitable as ICE vehicles by 2024.
By Andrei Nedelea 08 July 2021
Industry Study expects more EVs than ICE vehicles will be sold by 2033

Study expects more EVs than ICE vehicles will be sold by 2033

We know this is going to happen eventually, but isn’t 2033 a bit too optimistic?
By Andrei Nedelea 07 July 2021
Manufacturing / Production Stellantis announces its first plant dedicated to EVs

Stellantis announces its first plant dedicated to EVs

The Ellesmere Port (UK) plant will produce compact electric vans for Vauxhall, Opel, Peugeot and Citroën.
By Mark Kane 07 July 2021
Industry Why the best electric cars will come from Italy's Motor Valley

Why the best electric cars will come from Italy's Motor Valley

Along the Via Emilia, there is an ecosystem of companies that will ride the transition to electric cars in a unique way.
By Francesco Barontini 05 July 2021
Green UK: New charge point standards to make EVs more accessible

UK: New charge point standards to make EVs more accessible

Chargers will be categorised to show disabled drivers how easy they are to use.
By James Fossdyke 05 July 2021
Industry UK car industry wants 2.3m charge points by 2030

UK car industry wants 2.3m charge points by 2030

It's one of a number of proposals designed to safeguard the car industry's future.
By James Fossdyke 02 July 2021
Green Third of drivers don't know what green number plates represent

Third of drivers don't know what green number plates represent

Hint: They're only for zero-emission vehicles.
By James Fossdyke 30 June 2021
Green Honda wants to phase out ICE, switch to EV by 2040

Honda wants to phase out ICE, switch to EV by 2040

It’s a bit later than some other automakers, but at least it’s not fighting the trend like Toyota is.
By Andrei Nedelea 26 June 2021
Industry VW CEO says self-driving, not electrification will change cars most

VW CEO says self-driving, not electrification will change cars most

This comes as a surprise given the fact that most people at VW have only been talking about electrification as of late.
By Andrei Nedelea 25 June 2021
Pricing Volvo XC40 Recharge electric SUV range expands to three models

Volvo XC40 Recharge electric SUV range expands to three models

The new-look line-up is available from £49,950 or on subscription.
By James Fossdyke 25 June 2021
Green UK: Hybrid power trumps electric on drivers' wish lists

UK: Hybrid power trumps electric on drivers' wish lists

Data from Buyacar suggests drivers are more interested in hybrids than fully electric cars.
By James Fossdyke 23 June 2021
Green UK EV ownership surges in North West, but North East lags behind

UK EV ownership surges in North West, but North East lags behind

In just 12 months, electric car registrations tripled in north-west England.
By James Fossdyke 23 June 2021
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