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 million in 2027 globally, the analysis … [Read more...]
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Fuel prices rising once more say RAC
Fuel prices have jumped again, said the RAC. The average price of petrol rose in July making for the second consecutive monthly increase while diesel remained stable, data from RAC Fuel Watch reveals. A litre of unleaded across the UK now costs 145p, up a penny since the start of the month and nearly 2p since the beginning of June. Worryingly though, the wholesale price of petrol rose 6p a litre … [Read more...]
EV toll-tax opposed to encourage greener motoring
More than half of motorists are against a new proposal to make electric vehicle drivers pay six pence per mile to counter a tax shortfall compared to petrol and diesel cars. July’s Startline Used Car Tracker shows 55% believe such a move would not be fair while 40% say that EV tax should be kept low by the government in order to encourage take-up. Also, 22% don’t like the idea of road pricing for … [Read more...]
Welsh Government pump another £1M into green vehicles
The Welsh Government will co-fund a third round of investment in greener and cleaner innovation through the Ford Low Carbon Vehicle Transformation Fund as part of its response to the climate emergency, Economy Minister, Vaughan Gething, announced today. Set up by the Ford Motor Company in 2020 after it closed the Bridgend Engine Plant, the Welsh Government-administered fund addresses strategic … [Read more...]
Fleet costs expected to rise, says expert
Van fleet operators expect major cost increases in every area of fleet operations, according to new findings from Arval Mobility Observatory. During the next 12 months, 79% believe there will be rises in service and maintenance, 71% in insurance premiums, 69% in vehicle lease rates, 67% in EV charging, 63% in tyres, and 61% in petrol and diesel prices. Shaun Sadlier, Head of Arval Mobility … [Read more...]
Call for skills feedback in garages
The Independent Garage Association is calling upon the automotive industry to provide their insights on apprenticeship opportunities within the sector. The feedback gathered will be important in lobbying for increased support and resources from government agencies to promote apprentice recruitment and training within the Automotive sector. A skilled workforce is undeniably the lifeblood of any … [Read more...]
Wales fire service to assist in 20mph limit education
The Welsh Government has enlisted fire service personnel to team up with police officers and educate motorists ahead of the 20mph default speed limit roll out in September. On Sunday, 17 September Wales will become the first UK nation to introduce a new default 20mph speed limit on restricted roads, but it is already operating in eight pilot areas. To prepare motorists for this significant … [Read more...]
Beware holiday hire car insurance rip-offs
Avoid getting burned on a foreign holiday with a hire car, says Chris Adams, Operations Director at the Brindley Group. “Feeling burned – and not because of the sun – isn’t exactly the ideal start to your summer holiday. On the road to hiring a holiday car, there can be rip offs aplenty, so you should know what to watch out for," he said. Going with a name brand like Hertz or Europcar can seem … [Read more...]
Gridserve’s massive ev charger investment
Gridserve has announced the largest debt raise to-date globally for a privately-owned charge point operator, demonstrating the market’s confidence in both the transition to electric mobility and its mission to help deliver net zero transport at speed and scale. Comprising £326 million in committed loan facilities, with a further £200 million uncommitted accordion facility for future assets – a … [Read more...]
Swansea investment stalls
Swansea Council built a car park and space for restaurants over a year ago yet they remain empty and have yet to complete a much needed hotel near Swansea Arena. Welsh Conservative Shadow Local Government Minister, Sam Rowlands MS said in response to the news, “This vital project will bring much needed economic growth to Swansea, but it sounds to me that their Labour-run council needs to get a … [Read more...]