Gas is back for cars. Dacia is launching a new factory-fitted dual-fuel solution across its range of award-winning Duster, Sandero and Logan models, the only manufacturer in the UK to do so. The all-new 1.0-litre turbo Bi-Fuel 100 engine combines petrol and LPG fuel to deliver reduced fuel costs, lower emissions and improved performance without … [Read more...]
Have your say on M4 Newport plans
If you have suggestions to improve traffic flow alaong the M4 around Newport, the South East Wales Transport Commission want to hear from you. It has launched ‘Have your Say’ – an online survey to gather ideas and suggestions for tackling congestion on the M4 and improving transport across the region now that a southern relief road around the city has … [Read more...]
Mobility turns over a new leaf
A top-secret electric vehicle has completed the UK’s longest and most complex autonomous car journey. The modified 2017 electric Nissan LEAF travelled from Nissan Technical Centre Europe in Cranfield, Beds., to the brand’s manufacturing plant in Sunderland. Over the course of the 230 mile journey, the autonomous car tackled country lanes with no or minimal … [Read more...]
Keep Plug-in grant charged to boost ev take up, say dealers
Car dealers want the plug-in car grant maintained and a revision of vehicle excise duty changed to reflect whole-life emissions counted. “UK motorists should continue to receive incentives to ensure a consistent and successful transition to electric vehicles, in particular, this must include preserving the current plug-in grant”, said Sue Robinson, Director … [Read more...]
Technology can help older drivers
Advances in driving technology could help combat loneliness in later life, says a new report. The study by the International Longevity Centre UK, supported by LV= General Insurance, argues that advances in automated driving, electric vehicles and ride-sharing could enable older people to maintain their social connections for longer. Since the widespread … [Read more...]
Delivery fleets will struggle with new EV legislation
Alternatives to “niche” electric vans are needed for fleets that want or need to make their operations zero emissions in the medium term, says FleetCheck. The fleet software specialist says that, while it is good news that more electric van models are becoming available in larger numbers in 2020, they remain relatively compromised. Peter Golding, managing … [Read more...]
Driving careers in automotive
It is extremely positive to see the success that Drive My Career has had over the past two years with millions of young people reading about a career in the automotive sector, said Sue Robinson, Director of the National Franchised Dealers Association. It developed Drive My Career in February 2018 and is an industry-first employment initiative which was … [Read more...]
Car makers call on Government to back drive to evs
It’s extremely concerning that government has seemingly moved the goalposts for consumers and industry on such a critical issue as ending traditional vehicle sales in 15 years, said the motor manufacturers body. Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive said,“Manufacturers are fully invested in a zero emissions future, with some 60 plug-in models now on the market … [Read more...]
Massive boost for UK ev maker
Hyundai and Kia have announced an £85m investment in UK-based electric van maker - and LowCVP member - Arrival. The money will be used by Arrival to scale up production of its electric van targeted at the commercial vehicle market. It comes days after Arrival announced a huge ev van order from UPS in the United States. The cash injection - which … [Read more...]
Rethink on EV models for Aston Martin Lagonda St Athan
The brakes have been applied to electric vehicle plans at the Aston Martin Lagonda St Athan plant, it has been reported. The main investor behind a total £500M boost to the company’s balance sheet last week, fashion and motor sport entrepreneur Lawrence Stroll, wants plans and development rebalanced. Aston Martin president and chief operating officer Andy … [Read more...]
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