It’s Mental Health Awareness Week, and automotive industry charity, Ben, has launched a new report revealing results from its latest survey, in which over 1 in 4 automotive workers (27%) reported issues managing their mental health. This is compared to 16% of UK workers who said they have issues managing their mental health, showing it’s a bigger issue for … [Read more...]
Octopus Energy power manages a gigawatt of batteries
Octopus Energy says that the UK’s most popular electric vehicle tariff, Intelligent Octopus Go, now manages a combined 1 gigawatt (GW) worth of EV batteries. 150,000 EV batteries are combined into a virtual power plant via Octopus Energy’s proprietary technology platform, Kraken. This enables them to automatically shift their charging to greener and … [Read more...]
Prepare for the MoT and new digital certificate
On the 29th April 2023, the DVSA introduced MOT test certificates digitally, marking a significant shift away from traditional paper certificates and throwing MOTs into the news agenda. Between March 2022 and March 2023, the DVSA reported 34.5 million MOT tests were conducted nationwide in the UK. To visualise this, if each A4 test certificate were laid out … [Read more...]
Tradelines 15 May
Kia has sold its 1.5 millionth car in the UK this April, amid a record-breaking month for the brand. The landmark 1.5 millionth sale was a Kia EV6 ‘GT-Line S’ in Yacht Blue, sold at 9:35am on Tuesday 16 April at Norton Way GWR Kia in Brentford, London., some 33 years after Kia made its UK debut with the Pride. Average fleet parts prices have risen by more … [Read more...]
EV battery supplies threaten to worsen green policies
Onshoring the EV supply chain to Europe would cut the emissions of producing a battery by 37% compared to a China-controlled supply chain, according to new analysis by Transport & Environment. This carbon saving rises to over 60% when renewable electricity is used and meeting Europe’s demand for battery cells and components locally would save an … [Read more...]
Renault Zoe biggest loser, Volvo V90 winner
Depreciation is any new car owner’s worst nightmare, with cars being notorious for dropping in value as soon as the leave the forecourt of the dealership. However, not all cars are made equal when it comes to depreciation, with some faring better than others over the course of a few years, or indeed their lifespan. There are also several factors that can … [Read more...]
Doubts about Welsh public transport coping with major events
Doubts have been expressed that Transport for Wales will be able to cope with the normal services while the Capital hosts major pop concerts. Responding to the news that this year will be the busiest for events in decades with Taylor Swift and Foo Fighters playing and other major events which will see thousands flock to Cardiff, Natasha Asghar MS, Shadow … [Read more...]
Government call for dealing with future classics
Car enthusiasts and industry can now have their say on how to best preserve iconic classic cars like the DMC DeLorean, MkII Jaguar and James Bond’s Aston Martin DB5 for decades to come. The Government has launched a call for evidence to gather views on how classic and historic cars can be preserved for future generations and boost jobs in the £18 billion … [Read more...]
First drive: Fourth generation Suzuki Swift
Suzuki’s Swift has been impressing owners over the last 40 years and three generations, with more than nine million examples having been sold globally, across 119 countries. As with all Suzukis, the model has earned a justifiable reputation for long-term dependability and practicality. In researching for this article I have been fascinated to look at, and … [Read more...]
Keep your car safe from heat stroke – Volta
Many drivers know that cold weather can affect an electric car, but the fact is a hot spell may affect performance as well. High temperatures can reduce battery capacity so you'll get a shorter range and lower performance and it can also cause batteries to degrade faster, resulting in shorter battery life. With this in mind, EV charging expert Chris Moniz … [Read more...]
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