As Ministers take electric vehicles evidence, GMB called on Government and National Grid to plan and invest in major infrastructure upgrading and development to ensure Britain is ahead of demand. The GMB energy union urged Government and the National Grid to develop a plan to power the rise in electric vehicles. According to one National Grid forecast … [Read more...]
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Warning over Cardiff congestion charging plan
As Cardiff resurrects congestion charging plans amid protests from car users, a leading environmental body has called for massive investment in public transport and electric charging points as well as greater encouragement to scrap older, non-classic cars. Cardiff has returned to the congestion charge proposal and re-issued a discussion document with 18 … [Read more...]
Brits would buy electric cars if savings were proved
Research has found that when considering sustainable products and services, Brits are most concerned with getting better control of their energy consumption (49%) and saving money (42%). Indeed, more than half of Brits (51%) would choose an electric car over petrol or diesel if they could save money or make money in the long-term. However, the research … [Read more...]
Newslines 24 March
Jaguar Land Rover will work with Blackberry on its next generation technical architecture. The communications company will assign a dedicated team of technicians for the project. Diesel hybrids are being developed by Mercedes with sports-car like response. It is looking at systems for future C and E-Class plug-in hybrids appearing later this year to … [Read more...]
Newslines 20 March
Pricing and UK specification has been announced for the latest Renault ZOE. Starting from £18,420 including Plug In Car Grant but excluding battery rental, the latest version of Europe’s best-selling EV now features the new R110 electric motor offering increased power but still with the same 186-mile real-world range and deliveries are expected in late … [Read more...]
Exclusive: St Athan to get another Aston Martin model?
A second stunning Aston Martin model could be heading for the new production lines being installed in its St Athan plant outside Cardiff. This week, Aston Martin presented the Lagonda Vision Concept (above) at the Geneva Motor Show and marked the beginning of a new range of state of the art, emission-free luxury vehicles. Production is planned … [Read more...]
Newslines 3 March
Dyson is seeking another 300 engineers to work on its forthcoming new electric car project, the company has announced on the back of a massive 27% rise in earnings to £801 M last year. The company is headquartered at Malmesbury but has converted a former RAF hangar at Hullavington to develop their new car for 2020, but not said where it will be … [Read more...]
EVs might shock you with depreciation
Electric car sales may have reached an all-time high, with almost 120,000 alternatively fuelled vehicles sold in the UK in 2017, but buyers of electric cars face great variations in the rate at which different models depreciate. Research by InsuretheGap.com shows striking differences in the depreciation of ten of the most popular electric cars from their … [Read more...]
Boost for Wales as new Toyota Auris gets go-ahead
The next Toyota Auris series will be built in its Derby plant, the company said today as it confirmed intentions first given last year. The news is also a boost for its Deeside engine plant that supplies the Burnaston assembly plant which exports 85% of production. Confirmation will safeguard about 3,000 jobs for over five years and shows faith in the … [Read more...]
Welsh Government adding to air pollution and illnesses
The Welsh Government has been accused of hypocrisy over its environmental & clean air policies by using diesel powered ministerial limousines rather than hybrid models. Welsh Conservatives renewed calls for the Welsh Government to scrap its ministerial limousines after it was revealed they are all fuelled by diesel. Responding to a Written Assembly … [Read more...]
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