The Highland Green Mustang GT 390 from the 1968 movie Bullitt has been named the all-time star Ford of the silver screen, following a survey for the Blue Oval, FordFest. Ahead of the Ford scene season closer at Santa Pod, Beds, this weekend, the public also gave 10th place to the Anglia 105E used in the Harry Potter films. Cardiff City Centre traffic … [Read more...]
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Integrate, involve and invite to boost EVs
Integration into the wider transport network is the key to the future development of Low Carbon Vehicles, according to the Transport Systems Catapult. At the Cenex Low Carbon Vehicle Event (LCV2016) on the 14 and 15 September, the TSC will highlight how emerging technologies and business models will enable new ways of reducing transport emissions - both … [Read more...]
Welsh-made FCV opens to crowd-funding
Motoring enthusiasts are being given a chance to buy into the future of mobility. Shares in the Mid-Wales made fuel-cell car, the Rasa, are being offered to potential backers and users. You can invest from £500 upwards in graduated amounts with the option to acquire one of the two-seaters for a £20,000 stake. You will never own the car but simply lease … [Read more...]
Dept of Transport is failing future Britain, say MPs
The Department for Transport needs a clear strategy to increase the use of ultra-low emission vehicles, reduce air pollution and so that it can meet decarbonisation and air quality targets, Britain's Environmental Audit Committee says in its report. Mary Creagh MP, Chair of the Committee, said, "The uptake of ultra-low emission vehicles like electric … [Read more...]
Your chance to connect with electric vehicles
For the first time a British motor show is offering electric car test-drives from a range of leading manufacturers all in the one place – plus many makes and models of electric motorbikes and bicycles. The event takes place at Malvern Theatres and Priory Park in Great Malvern on Sunday and also features talks from some of the leading lights in the … [Read more...]
EV car sales are on a charge
Motorists in the UK are buying more electric vehicles than ever with latest figures confirming continual quarterly rises in plug-in car uptake. Since records began in 2011, volumes of electric car registrations have risen steeply as motorists realise the benefits of owning an electric vehicle, which include low running costs, tax savings and a fun … [Read more...]
Newslines 8 August
The Lamborghini Centenario will make its UK public debut at the leading luxury automotive event, Salon Privé, 1 to 3 September. The Lamborghini Centenario coupé has yet to be seen on UK soil, but will be on display during this spectacular three-day event at the renowned World Heritage site of Blenheim Palace. Produced in limited numbers, … [Read more...]
EV stock is on a charge
The growing popularity of electric vehicles has seen a massive rise in the availability of affordable, second-hand electric vehicles in the UK over the past two years, according to the AA’s used car portal AA Cars. It looked at the numbers of EVs advertised on its portal in Q2 2016 and found that stock levels were a staggering 652% higher than Q2 2014 and … [Read more...]
Sunday drive: The Qs start here
Audi's latest luxury SUVs are seriously quick and also electrifying new models in two ways. First, electrifying performance from the SQ7 4.0 V8 TDI 435hp 900Nm quattro, the UK’s fastest and most powerful diesel SUV priced from £70,970 on-the-road. Second, the most frugal Q7, the e tron 3.0 TDI quattro plug-in diesel electric hybrid SUV which officially … [Read more...]
Call for Government to support EVs in workplace
Government grants to allow widespread installation of workplace electric vehicle charging points would be a “major step forward” in fleet adoption of ULEVs, says Chevin Fleet Solutions. Ashley Sowerby, managing director said, “There have been several stories in the press saying that the Government will announce workplace EV charging grants this summer and … [Read more...]
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