More than half of British motorists expect their main car to be electric in some form within the next five years, according to a major new survey. The poll of 1,000 car owners was conducted to mark the launch of Total EV – the go-to website for all things EV and hybrid. And the results highlight the incredible pace at which Brits are being switched on … [Read more...]
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Newslines 19 September
Ford Mondeo is being overhauled. There will be new ST-Line Edition and Titanium Edition models, enhanced Vignale range-topper and standard 8-inch touchscreen navigation, with all round parking sensors and prices have been cut by £3,000 to help fleet users. A new VW Transporter Edition model heads the range of vans and kombis. It comes with … [Read more...]
Welsh factory ‘hired’ for pioneer green taxi work
Components for the world’s first purpose-built “green taxi” will be made in Wales by Sapa Components UK it is being announced today. This follows a £9.6m investment supported by the Welsh Government which will create more than 130 jobs over the next five years after it put £550,000 into the project to bring the work to Wales. First Minister … [Read more...]
Newslines 15 September
The eagerly expected new 350ps 2.3L Ford Focus RS Edition has been announced at £35,795 with deliveries expected in November. It features a mechanical limited slip differential in the all-wheel-drive system that permits a drift-mode, Nitrous Blue paint with black details, special trimmed seats and carbon-fibre touches. Technology Prof Alan Dix told a … [Read more...]
Driver demand must dictate direction of new laws
Europe’s car makers have expressed concerns over the planned EC targets on emissions in future years. The makers want customer demand to determine the final dates depending upon infrastructure to meet likely increased numbers of electric vehicles. Before the European Commission reveals its proposal on CO2 targets for cars post-2021 later this year, the … [Read more...]
Jaguar to support new eTrophy series with I-Pace
After becoming the first premium manufacturer to enter Formula E in 2016, Jaguar has created the world’s first production battery electric vehicle race series. The Jaguar I-PACE eTROPHY will be the support series for the FIA Formula E championship, taking place on the same weekends at the same city circuits, starting in late 2018. Exclusively featuring … [Read more...]
Mercedes showcase robots and drones for deliveries
With the unveiling of its Vision Van at its Innovation Campus in Stuttgart, Germany, Mercedes has showcased how robots and drones could soon be used more effectively for delivery tasks. Van hire and leasing specialist Northgate has looked at how the enhancements would work. Mercedes has teamed up with world-class flying vehicles and intelligent control … [Read more...]
Newslines 12 September
A more advanced and technically refined Ford Mustang for Europe has been unveiled. It features enhanced 450PS 5.0V8 engine with 10-speed automatic, revised suspension, safety systems and improved equipment but it will be at least six months before the new series hits European roads. PSA will share its EV knowledge and experience with newly acquired … [Read more...]
Car makers not properly promoting EVs – claim
A small range, scarcity in showrooms and modest marketing is holding back EVs, a new report by Transport & Environment (T&E) has found. There are just 20 battery electric vehicles on sale in Europe compared to 417 conventionally fuelled petrol and diesel. T&E research has found that even many of these models are simply not available for … [Read more...]
New Nissan Leaf bursting with technology
The new more powerful Nissan Leaf EV will go on UK sale early next year with a dramatically increased range and completely new look. The range to be built in the UK was shown off in Japan and features advanced driver aids including partial autonomous mode and multi-function e-Pedal, a 40 mins charging time, 110KW motor and range over 200 miles. … [Read more...]
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