Government and the UK automotive industry came together today to discuss plans to position Britain as a world leader in electric and connected and autonomous vehicle technology. Attended by representatives of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, vehicle manufacturers, the Centre for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles and Office for Low Emission … [Read more...]
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Tradelines 1 March
Renault-Nissan Alliance and Transdev have agreed to jointly explore development of mobility services with fleets of electric driverless vehicles for public and on-demand transportation. The companies will collaborate to develop a comprehensive, modular transportation system to enable clients to book rides, and mobility operators to monitor and operate … [Read more...]
EV sales collapse after incentives end – warning
Sales of plug-in hybrid cars have collapsed in the Netherlands after the government withdrew buying incentives and it's a warning about what could happen in Britain. The country was the European sales leader for plug-in hybrids in 2015, thanks to government tax cuts for company-car drivers, but last year those tax cuts were scaled back. Sales in 2016 … [Read more...]
Newslines 24 February
The UK automotive sector demonstrated its commitment to developing the latest low emission vehicles during a special display in London yesterday. Set against the backdrop of London’s Tower Bridge, 26 vehicles from 16 different brands underlined the diversity and appeal of alternatively fuelled vehicles now on sale across the UK, where there are currently … [Read more...]
Tradelines 22 February
Volvo UK is launching a nationwide recruitment drive for 300 new technicians to join its 119-strong dealer network by 2020, in line with the brand's increasing sales and its growing product range. The award-winning S90 and V90 models most recently joined Volvo's impressive line-up, and with more new products set to arrive in the coming years, Volvo aims … [Read more...]
Slowing EU demand for alternative fuel vehicles
In the fourth quarter of 2016, demand for alternative fuel vehicles (AFV) in the EU increased only moderately (+1.2%), with registrations totalling 168,103 units. Results were diverse among the different vehicle categories. Hybrid electric vehicles (HEV) continued the positive trend, showing double-digit percentage gains during the last quarter (+25.1%) … [Read more...]
Newslines 4 February
The updated Volkswagen Golf is open for order in the UK. It comes with the option of all-new engines, more technology, improved connectivity and revised styling for an average of £650 less than the outgoing car when deliveries begin end of March. More than 182,000 lives have been saved or serious injury prevented in the UK since Euro NCAP’s tough crash … [Read more...]
Newslines 3 February
Germany's auto industry is losing hope that trade tariffs with the UK can be avoided, several executives have told Reuters, despite warnings from British Prime Minister Theresa May that an overly tough stance on post-Brexit commerce would seriously harm the country's EU partners. " Merkel may force us to walk away from UK profits for the sake of … [Read more...]
EV charging challenges and smart alternative
The UK electricity system has sufficient capacity to deliver energy to electric vehicles, however recent research suggests that if clusters of EVs develop in local areas and they’re all charged simultaneously then some local electricity networks may require costly reinforcement. A smart charging system, such as the one being trialled in Electric Nation, … [Read more...]
Charging network must expand to boost EV take-up
The UK’s current charging infrastructure needs development if the growth potential of electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid EVs is to be fully realised for fleets, says Arval. Methods of accessing charging points are inconsistent, potentially creating a barrier for fleet drivers, says the leading vehicle leasing and fleet management company. Fleet … [Read more...]
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