Ease of charging, distance travelled on one charge and saving money are the top considerations for drivers when it comes to buying an electric car. In a national Opinium survey of 2,000 UK drivers, commissioned by InsuretheGap, a leading supplier of Guaranteed Asset Protection insurance for new and second-hand cars, four-fifths of drivers answered what … [Read more...]
EV model ranges to triple over three years
The number of electric car models on the UK market could more than triple within the next three years, new analysis shows. After several years of timid growth, carmakers will be offering 214 electric models across Europe in 2021 – up from the 60 available, officially at least, at the end of 2018. Transport & Environment (T&E), which … [Read more...]
Newslines 19 July
Škoda has developed a new smartphone app, Škoda Parent Taxi, which lets parents charge their kids via the currency of chores. Launched ahead of the summer holidays, the app has been created as part of new research by Škoda which found Britain’s parents drive approximately 1,648 additional miles a year ferrying their children around, the equivalent of … [Read more...]
EV trial results hold some surprises
DriveElectric, an electric vehicle specialist with over 20 years of leasing and electric vehicle experience, is celebrating the breadth of valuable learning gained about smart charging, and in particular the behaviours of EV drivers, from its involvement in the Electric Nation trial. The trial took place in Western Power Distribution network areas in the … [Read more...]
UK Automotive’s clean credentials
The progress of UK Automotive in sustainable development is revealed by new data published the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. The 20th annual Sustainability Report reveals environmental, economic, and social gains achieved by the sector over the past two decades, highlighting the substantial improvements in areas such as energy and water use, … [Read more...]
Tradelines 17 July
SsangYong is launching a special edition Tivoli LE from mid-July. The new Tivoli LE based on the existing ELX derivative has the “look” of the brand’s top spec Ultimate model on the outside which features a black roof, power folding mirrors with integrated indicators, black diamond cut 18” alloys and a rear spoiler from £17,745 for the Tivoli LE petrol … [Read more...]
Costs and carbon footprint keeping drivers at home
Mounting concerns about the impact of emissions on the environment mean motorists are increasingly likely to leave their cars at home. But that’s not the only thing putting off drivers - six in 10 are also using their vehicles less and less because fuel is too expensive. However the research of 2,000 adults commissioned by EDF Energy … [Read more...]
Newslines 16 July
South Wales Central AM, Andrew RT Davies has called for the emissions protest in Cardiff to end. “Tackling climate change is a hugely important issue and one which the majority of the public is fully behind. However, the one sure way to lose hearts and minds in such a battle is to disrupt hardworking people on their morning commute, which is what’s … [Read more...]
Recalls about to haunt traders
Outstanding manufacturer recalls could be the next issue of interest for Trading Standards in the used car sector, says the Vehicle Remarketing Association. The organisation, which represents businesses that handle, sell, inspect, transport or manage more than 1.5 million used vehicles every year, says that it has received reports of dealers being asked … [Read more...]
Sparking interest in electric cars
Electric car ownership is the right choice for at least 1.5 million UK households today, according to What Car? That’s the number of multi-car homes in the UK with a sweet-spot combination of off-street parking for home-charging and at least one vehicle that never does more than 100 miles in a single journey. What Car? approached 2310 current electric … [Read more...]
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