EV News

New Tesla Model 3 is safest EV on the road

9 July 2019

The new Tesla Model 3 is the safest electric family car you can buy, according to destruction testing by Euro NCAP engineers. The Tesla Model 3 debuted with a perfect five-star score in the frontal offset deformable barrier crash test, a mainstay of Euro NCAP’s assessment since its inception in 1997. It recorded 96% for adult occupant protection, 86% … [Read more...]

Recharging mind, body and car in Wales

8 July 2019

An award winning low-energy Welsh b&b also offers one of the most picturesque places to recharge your car. John Whitehead, owner of Bryn Elltyd Eco Guesthouse in Wales said, “As very early adopters of electric charge points in 2012, we’ve enjoyed seeing a steady growth in EV drivers using the connectors at Bryn Elltyd Eco Guesthouse. "Our 3 … [Read more...]

Dealers hold keys to starting shift to evs

8 July 2019

The role franchised dealers play in the shift to electric vehicles was the main theme discussed by Stephen Latham, Head of Operations at the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA), at the Renewable Energy Association’s EV Experience conference. Latham analysed current consumer attitudes towards electric cars and the challenges they face. He … [Read more...]

Hybrid solution to cleaner driving

25 June 2019

Hybrids hold the answer to quickly reducing CO2 emissions, say analysts. With automotive battery capacity currently scarce, expensive and suffering supply problems, the deployment of this limited resource is critical to maximising CO2 reduction. And the most effective way to reduce global vehicle emissions for the foreseeable future is not full battery … [Read more...]

Tradelines 19 June

19 June 2019

A recall has been ordered for Adam and Corsa models in Germany. Authorities believe 210,000 models may exceed NO2 levels in real world conditions across Europe and that’s likely to include thousands sold in the UK. There are hopes that FCA will be able to revive its bid for a deal with Renault, subject to Nissan support. The French Government would … [Read more...]

Newslines 17 June

17 June 2019

Drivers will be grateful that major retailers are responding to falling wholesale fuel costs by cutting the price of petrol and diesel at hundreds of forecourts, said the RAC. “We felt the price cut last week didn’t go far enough, and today’s news goes some way towards charging drivers a fairer price when they fill up and it’s particularly significant … [Read more...]

Sunday drive: Kia e-Niro first drive

16 June 2019

Some manufactures already offer various solutions to meet owner’s practical needs in being able to make those longer trips at-will yet reduce the CO2 emissions their vehicles emit, writes David Miles. Take as an example Kia, the South Korean brand, which has become hugely popular in the UK with annual sales edging towards 100,000-units. Their vast range … [Read more...]

Green drive threatens to push makers into the red

12 June 2019

Alternatively fuelled vehicles, pure electric, petrol-electric hybrids and plug-in hybrids saw a 21% increase in UK new car sales last year to 141,270 units but only 15,474 of those vehicles were pure electric models, writes David Miles. So far this year only around 2,000 battery electric cars were sold in the first five months of the year. Still small … [Read more...]

Solar car-port puts rivals in the shade

11 June 2019

A Welsh company is launching a high technology car-port which puts rivals in the shade, using advanced solar power panels. BiPVco of Newport also produces flexible panels for the roofs of boats, motor homes, caravans and commercial vehicles and its product is being used on the latest patient transport vehicles ordered by the Welsh Ambulance Service Trusts … [Read more...]

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