Thousands of miles of roads in Wales will be covered by a new default 20mph limit from Sunday 17 September and Welsh Government has published a comprehensive map of the new limits It also covers roads where the new limit will not apply and councils may apply to retain the current 30mph restriction, but only after they have removed the current 30mph and put … [Read more...]
Bank Holiday tips to make the most of it
It’s nearly the bank holiday that UK households dream about as the Met Office predicts drier and brighter conditions across the country. Millions will be hitting the roads to visit friends, family, and holiday destinations, all while soaking up the summer sunshine. Whilst this is a great time to explore the country, drivers need to take extra precautions … [Read more...]
BEN want to help motor sector survive
The automotive industry charity BEN is providing more support to individuals and families facing money worries, debt or urgent need this summer. Ben is already providing vital support for many families who are struggling to make ends meet and unable to afford essentials such as food and utilities during the cost-of-living crisis. Over the last 12 months, … [Read more...]
Welsh firms are failing to prepare for ev-age
Welsh businesses are Britain's least prepared to make the switch to electric vehicles, according to analysis by Moneyshake vehicle leasing. It looked at the Department for Transport and Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency's vehicle licensing statistics to reveal the areas in Britain where businesses are most and least prepared for an EV future when new … [Read more...]
Every little helps for Wales ev drivers
Wales' capital city of Cardiff does not figure in the top 100 UK centres providing electric charging points for motorists. The Welsh cities with the most chargers from nationwide research by business services provider Direct365 were Newport, placed 33 overall with 0.2% of the total in Britain, and Swansea came in 58th with 0.1%. Cardiff fell out of the top … [Read more...]
Lords looking into Government’s ev plans
An electric vehicles inquiry is being launched by Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee. Given the importance of decarbonising transport to reach net zero, the House of Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee is launching an inquiry into electric vehicles (EVs) today. The aim of the inquiry is to understand how the Government will achieve … [Read more...]
Businesses powering up for future
The number of businesses offering on-site electric vehicle charging will double in the next year, suggests research from Arval Mobility Observatory. Currently, 20% have charging available at their premises but the report reveals that this is planned to increase to 40% within 12 months. Shaun Sadlier, Head of Arval Mobility Observatory in the UK, said, … [Read more...]
Octopus Energy spread into used evs for business
Octopus Electric Vehicles has launched a second hand workplace leasing scheme for electric cars. Octopus’ ‘Nearly New’ salary sacrifice offer makes EVs even more accessible to the mass market by considerably reducing costs. Drivers are able to access popular EV models like the Renault Zoe, Peugeot e-208 and Vauxhall Mokka-e for roughly £300 a month, … [Read more...]
Newport enlarge green fleet buses
Newport has converted eight double-decker buses to run on electricity for school runs and city routes. Equipmake is partnering with local bus service provider, Newport Transport, in a fleet deal that will see eight of the operator’s double deck buses repowered with Equipmake’s state-of-the-art electric drivetrain technology. Operating throughout the city … [Read more...]
Rethink needed to boost ev take-up, says study
A new study from Juniper Research, has found that lack of public infrastructure is severely limiting EV adoption in urban environments. In particular, as flat and apartment owners typically cannot have home chargers fitted, the lack of public infrastructure is a stumbling block. While EV charging points in service will grow from 14.2 million in 2023, to 45 … [Read more...]
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