If you want to go green, see black but really want to go blue, the latest fuel prices will make you see red and muddle your mind. Thankfully, Confused.com has produced a useful fuel flow chart to find your way through the maze of possibilities depending on your mileage, environmental considerations and motoring habits. The price gap between petrol … [Read more...]
Cut repair costs with minimum effort
Untold damage could be done to your car by habits developed over a long time behind the wheel, says Car Shop. The team at CarShop, has revealed the top 10 driving habits you probably didn’t know were damaging your car - and why you should avoid them. Flooring the accelerator in a high gear Many cars have a gear shift indicator which suggests when … [Read more...]
Public transport cannot match private cars – analysis
A recent report by the Science and Technology Select Committee and echoed by sitting MPs claims that the best chance for UK citizens to help fight climate change is to stop driving their cars. Despite continued interest in vehicles running on greener energy, the committee’s findings suggest that government targets cannot be met through simple changes in … [Read more...]
Ford plans many more ev-models
Ford’s plans for its hybrid and electric models over the next few years have been outlined. It’s close to announcing its pure electric SUV with a 370 miles range but most of its other models will use mild hybrid powertrains and platforms developed from the versatile Volkswagen MEB toolkit. Coming electrified models All-new Kuga Plug-In Hybrid with … [Read more...]
Newslines 13 September
Volvo is first to offer plug-in hybrid versions of its entire model range with launch of new XC40 T5 Twin Engine. The front-wheel-drive hybrid system uses 180hp three-cylinder 1.5-litre petrol engine with 82hp electric motor to achieve combined output of 262hp – highest figure in the XC40 line-up. With the UK set to bake in an Indian summer heatwave this … [Read more...]
Car makers call for boost to charging points and Gov. incentives
At the start of a new EU political term, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association is today urgently calling for a comprehensive plan to enable the transition to zero-emission mobility in Europe. This should include a major ramp-up of charging and refuelling infrastructure, as well as meaningful purchase incentives to stimulate sales, helping to … [Read more...]
Joint call to Governments to get “smart” over evs
The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association, Eurelectric and Transport & Environment are calling on the European institutions to facilitate a rapid roll-out of smart charging infrastructure for electrically-chargeable vehicles. This is a unique collaboration as it marks the first time that the EU auto industry, electricity sector and the green … [Read more...]
New lower emissions challenge when making EVs
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...]
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...]
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