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Tradelines 2 August

2 August 2017

The UK’s first Centre of Excellence for low carbon technologies will manage the National Chargepoint Registry (NCR), working in partnership with green energy software systems specialist Apetrel Systems and funded by the UK government’s Office for Low Emission Vehicles. The upgrades to the NCR will help to ensure that the information on chargepoints in the … [Read more...]

Newslines 31 July

31 July 2017

Royal Mail will buy 100 Peugeot Partner electric vans. They will be used at local depots around the country from the end of this year and it’s the first major fleet order for this van launched in February. A pay on demand roadside assistance service has been introduced by Allianz Global. After a successful pilot in the west Country, Resqyou, is now … [Read more...]

Used electric vehicle best buys named

28 July 2017

Consumer interest in electric vehicles is soaring. The market for alternatively fuelled vehicles (AFVs) saw a record market share of 4.4% in June with more than 10,700 hitting the roads, a rise of 29.0%. Over 60,000 new AFVs have joined Britain’s roads so far this year with a 7% rise in used models. Chris Plumb from hpi said, “Interestingly it … [Read more...]

Newslines 28 July

28 July 2017

About 6,000 people over 90 holding a driving licence in Wales and there are over 100,000 in the UK, figures have revealed. According to the DVLA, areas with the highest number of older drivers are Swansea, Cardiff and Carmarthenshire - each with more than 5,000 aged 80 or over, and more than 400 aged 90 or over while the number of drivers aged 80 or older … [Read more...]

UK to ban conventional cars and vans by 2040

26 July 2017

The Government has unveiled controversial plans to ban pure petrol and diesel engined vehicles from UK roads by 2040. It follows failure to meet European clean air legislation and a High Court decision that requires an environmental strategy to be put forward. The plan was discussed before the general election but publication was delayed because of … [Read more...]

Tradelines 26 July

26 July 2017

In Germany, owners who refuse to get software updates to their VW Group diesels will not be able to register them again. A tough line is being taken and some models will be deregistered before they are due to be retaxed, making them unsellable. Toyota plans to launch a range of electric cars using a new type of traction battery with longer life and … [Read more...]

UK wins contract to build electric MINI

25 July 2017

BMW will assemble the electric MINI in Oxford. The company announced production will begin in 2019 as a variant of the brand's core three-door model. Additional electrified models will be added when a next-generation vehicle architecture will steamline manufacturing. The Mini EV's electric drivetrain will be built at BMW's e-mobility facilities at … [Read more...]

Newslines 21 July

21 July 2017

Newport has the highest MoT failure rate in Wales and it’s tenth in the league of losers nationwide. Wipers and washers are the most common cause of MoT failures and can be easily avoided says a spokesman for the AA Garage Guide. Oxford is currently the favoured location for building an electric version of the Mini, two sources familiar with the … [Read more...]

Cardiff bank staff treated to Tesla experience

18 July 2017

Cardiff staff of Black Horse Finance were given a glimpse of the future when Tesla turned up with two cars at their office. The Lloyds Bank motor division provides finance for customers of the ground-breaking all-electric sports cars and the success of Tesla means they will shortly be adding another charging station to the 16 already in Wales. Potential … [Read more...]

Newslines 18 July