This week’s government ambivalence over the longstanding 2030 EV sales deadline is potentially “damaging for fleets” who are committed to electrification, says FleetCheck. Peter Golding (below), managing director at the leading fleet software provider, said that prime minister Rishi Sunak’s equivocation when asked about the deadline by an interviewer had … [Read more...]
Tradelines 26 July
Just months after its announcement, there is now a two years waiting list for the first electrified Lamborghini Revuelto. Revuelto is the first V12 plug-in hybrid High Performance Electrified Vehicle supercar from the House of Sant’Agata and costs around £450,000. The all-new 2024 Land Cruiser makes its world debut 2 August. It is heavily based on the … [Read more...]
Car makers concerns over recycling laws
The EU has unveiled its End-of-life vehicles Regulation to boost vehicle circularity while pushing ambitious recycled content targets. ACEA is concerned that the proposal could duplicate or complicate existing rules and industry best practices on sustainable design. Law makers must instead ensure a coherent regulatory environment that enables manufacturers … [Read more...]
EV complaints rising, reports troubleshooter
Motorists' complaints about electric vehicles and dealers selling them are rising, reports The Motor Ombudsman. The latest increase may be put down to a greater number of consumers getting behind the wheel of pure battery-driven models, and the cost of living crisis driving more individuals to recoup financial losses, as pressures on household … [Read more...]
Smaller vehicles key to cheaper technology?
New analysis from the green group Transport & Environment has shown that Europe and the UK have a number of options that could curb the expected consumption of key metals from electrifying passenger transport by up to 49% between now and 2050. Demand for raw battery materials will rapidly increase as many countries race to switch to zero-emissions road … [Read more...]
Bridgestone’s enlightening ev rally
Bridgestone is recharging its batteries after an enlightening insight into electric vehicle mobility and infrastructure, after successfully covering 1,200 miles across the UK and Ireland at the EV Rally. Encompassing all five capital cities across the UK and Ireland with 25 stop-off points between 3 and 7 July, Bridgestone was able to navigate the route … [Read more...]
Massive car battery plant going to Bridgewater
Jaguar Land Rover parent Tata today confirmed it will build a £4 Billion battery plant outside Bridgewater, Somerset to open by 2026. On the eve of a by-election in the county tomorrow, the Government said it would be supporting the Indian company’s investment with grants, training and energy costs but has not confirmed a specific figure thought to be about … [Read more...]
Holts advice to save money on your tyres
Tyres cost a lot of money and you could be wasting hundreds of pounds because of neglect. Holts have tips on how to increase tyre lifespan with five simple rules. Car tyres may be tough, but they still need replacing more regularly than almost any other component on your vehicle. There are, however, plenty of ways to extend the lifespan of your car’s … [Read more...]
Classic petrol for sale – at a price
Britain’s first publicly available sustainable petrol designed specifically for classic vehicles is now on sale. The Sustain Classic range will allow motorists to fuel their vintage vehicles with plant-based petrol, without any modifications to their engines, with three types of fuel initially available. Developed by fuel specialist Coryton, the fuel … [Read more...]
Hitch with EVs towing limits lowering range
Research from sustainable mobility specialist Arval UK has revealed towing will reduce an electric vehicle’s range by 23-31% against the real-world figure. Data published today in the latest ‘Electric Vehicles Revealed’ report empowers fleets and businesses with the accurate information they need to make informed decision about the most suitable roles / … [Read more...]
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