Around five million drivers believe they have got behind the wheel while over the limit at least once in the past year, according to the RAC. In total 16% of the 1,727 motorists questioned by the RAC say they think they have been guilty of drink-driving, either immediately after consuming alcohol or the morning after a late night drinking session and the … [Read more...]
EV News
Diesel sales collapsing in UK – AFVs rising
Diesel sales have collapsed 30% in Britain as the new car market contracted by over 11% last month, said the car-makers’ body. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders reported a rise to over 33% for alternatively fuelled vehicles and a 5% increase in petrol engined models. The big switch from diesel to alternative fuel led by business users … [Read more...]
E-fuels not major energy for vehicles
Electrofuels are neither an efficient or a cost-effective solution to decarbonise road transport, a new independent study has found. Electrofuels, also known as e-fuels or power to liquid, are electricity-based liquid fuels which can be used in internal combustion engines. The study, conducted by consultancy Cerulogy for NGO Transport & … [Read more...]
Santa delivers electric message next week
Santa is coming to Cardiff next week in his new electric sleigh. He will test drive his new Renault Zoe electric sleigh around Cardiff on 5 December and needs the help of locals to move him around the city via social media. He will deliver free gifts to those who tweet #SantaGoesElectric to @RenaultRetailUK while he is in the city and wants to see how … [Read more...]
Brakes still going on used-car sales, reports SMMT
The UK’s used car market declined for a second consecutive quarter in Q3, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. But overall, 2017 remains level with 2,102,078 second hand cars changing hands from July to September, representing a fall of -2.1%. Year-to-date, the market remained at record levels after a bumper first quarter, with … [Read more...]
Buyers concerned about future car purchases
With the Government’s plans to ban sales of diesel and petrol cars by 2040, new research shows that UK drivers are already worried about how the restrictions will impact them financially. A fifth (21%) of over 18,500 drivers in an AA-Populus poll for AA Cars, are concerned their current petrol or diesel car will be worth less as a result of the … [Read more...]
Wrexham plans massive plug-in drive
A plan to install electric car charging points across a huge slice of north east Wales is being studied. Cenex has been appointed by Cadwyn Clwyd, a Rural Development Agency, and Wrexham County Borough Council, to determine the feasibility of installing electric charging points across the county. This project has received funding through the Welsh … [Read more...]
Welshman’s invention is key to future clean transport
The fuel cell is the only technology which will provide a sustainable automotive industry in the long run, according to the head of research for Kia Motors FCEV team, Dr Saehoon Kim. The Korean manufacturer is the country’s oldest vehicle maker and is pouring millions of dollars into research to develop the models of the future, notably using its advanced … [Read more...]
Tradelines 8 November
BMW is considering whether it needs to recall models in the UK after a million were found with potential fire risks in the US. There are two issues being investigated, one on 3 Series models and the other more widespread and affected models are being examined. Mitsubishi Motors in the UK has answered the changing requirements of today’s car buyers with … [Read more...]
Wales worst for charging EVs
Wales is almost off the grid when it comes to serving electric vehicles. It has the fewest public charging points for electric vehicles, a survey has found. Just 429 points were identified by Click4Reg.co.uk and that’s 3.2% of the UK total. It’s not only bad for encouraging EV ownership but potentially putting off visitors as well. The poor … [Read more...]
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