Five of the largest EV manufacturers in UK market increased their sales last month compared to 12 months ago, according to the latest data from New AutoMotive’s Electric Car Count. The monthly report is the most up-to-date and comprehensive electric vehicle sales data in the UK, and reveals that 15 out of 20 manufacturers are selling more EVs than they did … [Read more...]
Government EV strategy needs rapid recharge warn Lords
The Government must do more to get people to adopt EVs, says a Lords Committee. "If it fails to heed our recommendations the UK won’t reap the significant benefits of better air quality and will lag in the slow lane for tackling climate change,” said Baroness Kate Parminter, Chair of the inquiry (below). The inquiry was launched in August 2023 to … [Read more...]
Fleets looking at hydrogen after ev issues arise
Some fleet operators are starting to “take hydrogen seriously” as a fuel option because of issues they have encountered in operating electric vans, says the Association of Fleet Professionals. Paul Hollick, chair at the organisation, said that the forthcoming arrival of the Vauxhall Vivaro-e Hydrogen – really the first practical hydrogen-powered panel van … [Read more...]
Tradelines 31 January
Specialist motor insurance loss adjuster Claims Management & Adjusting says new Office for National Statistics figures showing an 8% annual increase in vehicle thefts are shockingly unsurprising. According to the ONS’s latest Crime Survey for England and Wales instances of “theft or unauthorised taking of a motor vehicle” increased from 122,423 in the … [Read more...]
Challenging future for suppliers, says CLEPA president
The automotive supply industry is the top private investor in research and development in Europe with €30 billion invested annually and accounts for 1.7 million direct jobs with 39,000 patents each year, said Matthias Zink, CLEPA president, but added that it will face a challenging future. He (right) told memberts of the European Association of … [Read more...]
EV production lines will slow, say manufacturers
Europe's producers now anticipate making 500,000 fewer electric vehicles than expected two years ago. In the face of ongoing economic and industrial uncertainty, the automotive supply industry braces for a year of moderate growth although the electric vehicle segment continues to take a larger share however, according to CLEP Nevertheless, overall … [Read more...]
Looking after your ev and yourself this winter
EV drivers need to take extra care on icy and snow covered roads and look after their vehicles as temperatures fall. Whether you’re a seasoned EV driver or one of the thousands who have just made the switch, it’s important to stay safe on the roads by preparing your vehicle for cold weather driving. The arrival of colder weather means fewer hours of … [Read more...]
Shared charging points for fleets
A new committee formed to look at the practicalities of sharing charging infrastructure between fleets operating electric vans has been launched by the Association of Fleet Professionals. To be led by AFP chair Paul Hollick, it will investigate ways in which businesses can make their own chargers available to other organisations on a reciprocal basis. It … [Read more...]
EU criticized over EV strategy
Europe's law makers are ignoring carbon-neutral fuels in the rush towards zero emissions and putting too much importance on pure evs, according to the components industry. The European Commission, the Council of the European Union and the European Parliament have reached an agreement on the CO2 emission standards for heavy-duty vehicles today. While the … [Read more...]
Newslines 22 January
If those who drive the furthest ditched fossil fuels, the UK could save all of the oil – 13.6 million tonnes – expected to be extracted from the North Sea by the 2040s, according to analysis by the New Automotive group. The 25% group also accounts for more than half of all miles driven and more than half of costs spent on motoring, a report by transport … [Read more...]
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