Government confirmed its commitment to developing a comprehensive national network of chargepoints for electric vehicles this week by announcing that motorists will be no more than 20 miles from a chargepoint on the UK’s trunk roads, effectively bringing an end to ‘range anxiety’. An investment of £15 million by the Highways Agency will expand the … [Read more...]
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Greener buses coming on the fly
In an important step towards affordable, low emission buses, GKN plc and Alexander Dennis Limited have signed a deal that will see the introduction of 250 greener, cleaner vehicles to transport fleets across the UK during the next two years. As part of the agreement ADL – Britain’s biggest bus and coach manufacturer – has chosen GKN Hybrid Power as a … [Read more...]
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Cardiff council has approved a five year plan which will invest in bus services and discourage private car use. Road changes will be developed to speed up bus flow and a new terminus at Central Square is going ahead, although the council acknowledge 80% of commuters use cars and no extra provision is being made for them. The Mobility Roadshow is … [Read more...]
EV car sales climbing in Cardiff
Cardiff’s Wessex Garages on Hadfield Road saw a 200% increase in the sales of the Nissan Leaf in September compared to the same month last year. Carl Thorne, Electric Vehicle Specialist at Wessex Garages, said, “The sales last month of the Leaf are the best we have ever had. Our results also reflect what was seen nationally. “Figures released by the … [Read more...]
Ampera’s strengths add up for Carol
Saving money and going green add up for Carol Vorderman, latest ambassador to trial the Vauxhall Ampera extended-range electric vehicle, in support of the Go Ultra Low campaign. Go Ultra Low, a ground-breaking partnership between the UK automotive industry and Government, is designed to encourage more drivers to consider ultra low emission vehicles … [Read more...]
EV sales accelerating says EU report
Sales of electric vehicles (EVs) have doubled annually in Europe since they were first marketed in 2010, reveals the electrification section of Transport and Environment Organisation’s cars and CO2 report. In 2013, provisional sales data from the European Environment Agency show that nearly 50,000 plug-in vehicles were sold, representing around 0.4% of … [Read more...]
Renault Zoe continues its charge even when stationary
Renault was the first manufacturer to offer a free domestic charging point with a new fully-electric car, and it looks like it could be the last. The French brand, currently celebrating a 60% year-on-year increase in sales, has moved quickly to reassure all new ZOE supermini owners that its free wall-box promotion, worth over £200, still stands, despite … [Read more...]
Big boost for electric car industry
The future of the UK as a leader in the development and take-up of low emission vehicles has been given a boost with government's announcement of how the Office of Low Emission Vehicles (OLEV) will spend its £500m funding allocation over the next five years. Representing the UK motor industry, SMMT called on government to instigate a balanced approach to … [Read more...]
EU to order new infrastructure for alternative fuels?
The EU is expected to order member states to boost infrastructure investment for alternative fuels. To boost the take-up of alternative fuels in transport, EU countries will have to ensure that enough refuelling and recharging stations are available to enable cars, trucks and ships using alternative fuels, such as natural gas and electricity, to move … [Read more...]
Volkswagen e-Golf now on sale for summer delivery
Customers can now place orders for the fully electric Volkswagen e-Golf, which is priced at £25,845 on the road including £5,000 Government grant, or £30,845 without. The e-Golf can be ordered from one of 24 Volkswagen EV specialist Retailers across the UK, with the first deliveries expected at the end of June. Based on the multi-award-winning Golf … [Read more...]
