As electric vehicles start to become mainstream and the contribution of renewable energy to the electricity grid grows, by 2030 over 70% of CO2 emissions from typical new road vehicles could arise during the production – rather than use – phase of the life cycle of a typical vehicle. Consequently, the Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership (LowCVP) is calling for … [Read more...]
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Newslines 10 September
It is calculated that a million EVs will be sold in Europe next year. Figures from the Transport & Environment lobby group are based on manufacturers’ figures and will be realised by a boost in ev performance, improved combustion engines, reduced sales of high polluting cars and pooling of EV development among makers. Hyundai is the latest car maker to … [Read more...]
Bentley Flying B gets new wings
One of the motoring world’s most iconic symbols has just got new wings, and lights. Almost 90 years after it first appeared on a Bentley, the famous Flying B mascot has been dramatically updated. It's expected to be unveiled at Frankfurt Motor Show in a few days in the region of £150,000 or thereabouts. Bentley’s iconic ‘Flying B’ mascot will … [Read more...]
RAC meeting modern motoring needs
With around 16.5 million car journeys by 5-million motorists estimated to have been made during the last UK Bank Holiday weekend in August, there were queues stretching up to 24 miles on the busy M5/M4 motorway interchange at Bristol, writes David Miles. Ironically, that's just a stone’s throw away from the iconic RAC offices tower at Almonsbury … [Read more...]
Five-stars for seven cars in safety tests
Seven new cars have scored maximum awards in the latest crash safety tests. Euro NCAP releases the safety ratings of seven car models: Mercedes-Benz’s first electric off-road, the EQC (pictured), and their second generation CLA; Škoda’s high-riding Kamiq; the fourth generation SsangYong Korando; BMW’s latest Z4 and the new Audi A1. In addition, the Ford … [Read more...]
New mild hybrid Volvo XC90
A new mild hybrid powertrain is debuting in the revised Volvo XC90. Volvo has introduced a series of upgrades for the seven-seat XC90, with new styling details, additional equipment, upgrades to petrol-electric plug-in versions and the UK debut of a new mild-hybrid powertrain. On sale now, the 2020 model year XC90 range is the first to offer Volvo's … [Read more...]
Newslines 6 September
It blazed a trail in design and kicked off a whole new sector, but the latest Nissan Juke made in Sunderland is moving on again when it hits streets in November. A decade from introduction, the second generation Juke is bigger and better equipped while retaining its sporting lines and uses a triple cylinder 117ps 1.0 litre engine with 6sp manual … [Read more...]
EV kit to convert bicycles
Swytch Technology, a London-based Tech Startup, unveiled its new “hand-held” eBike conversion kit, the “Swytch Kit” at the Eurobike 2019 International Cycling trade show this week. The Swytch Kit can transform any bicycle into a state-of-the-art electric bike with up to 40 miles electric range. It is easy to fit, and instantly removable, allowing customers … [Read more...]
Take a few historic laps of Silverstone
We’re all familiar with the iconic Silverstone track and the incredible F1 moments created there. What some people don’t know is that Silverstone was initially built on the site of a World War II Royal Air Force bomber station, which opened in 1943. Leasing Options has created an animation where you can see how the track has evolved from three runways … [Read more...]
Hyundai electric race car to be shown
Hyundai Motorsport is gearing up to unveil its first-ever electric race car at the International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt next week. The car, designed and built at the company’s headquarters in Alzenau, will make its debut appearance during the annual motor show’s media day on September 10. The IAA’s slogan, ‘Driving Tomorrow’, makes it the perfect … [Read more...]
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