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Lesson learning EV event is underway

4 July 2023

I'm fully charged and ready to go in this year's EV Rally! Bridgestone EMIA / Bridgestone Fleet Mobility and Webfleet are pioneers in sustainable mobility solutions, so to be with both teams on day 1 of this 1,200 rally means such a lot. Some of the biggest brands in sustainability are taking part, but I couldn't be in better - or safer hands than … [Read more...]

Beware parking fines for EV drivers

3 July 2023

With over 760,00 electric cars in the UK and over 42,000 EV parking zones in the UK, it is clear that drivers are becoming more and more reliant on electricity. The number of EV parking zones may make it easier for EV drivers to navigate their journeys, but many drivers do not know the rules of EV parking zones. These mistakes can lead to large … [Read more...]

EV rally leads the way out of Wales

3 July 2023

Cardiff is today the starting point for a unique rally which is looking towards the future of motoring. With Bridgestone so dedicated to shaping a sustainable future of mobility, the company is now fully charged and raring to go in the EV Rally 2023, which they are officially sponsoring for the first time. It has been held twice before but this is the most … [Read more...]

Weekend roadtest: Kia Soul EV Explore

1 July 2023

The Kia Soul EV was the first modern zero emission model from the Korean manufacturer, one of the earliest compact electric cars and that experience has been put to good use. Originally, the Soul Maxx zero emissions model of 2019 was affected by the pandemics but with that behind us the new third general Soul EV is poised to sweep up sales. The original … [Read more...]

Rapid chargers leading EV growth

30 June 2023

Drivers are boosting the use of rapid chargers as ev sales accelerate, according to the first in-depth study of its kind. The Green Finance Institute and Zapmap, the UK’s leading charge point mapping service, have produced a pioneering report that offers a deep dive into the utilisation of the country’s electric vehicle (EV) charging … [Read more...]

Van replacements extending, say AFP

28 June 2023

Some van fleet operators are discovering that replacement cycles can be stretched to up to eight years without encountering major problems, the Association of Fleet Professionals is reporting. Paul Hollick, chair at the industry professional body, said that a range of new skills had been developed by fleet managers that were making these longer cycles … [Read more...]

Car makers urge UK Government to boost EV support

28 June 2023

The drive is on to transform motor manufacturing in Britain. The UK automotive sector has urged all political parties to adopt five pledges and supercharge its competitiveness as part of a dedicated industrial strategy – with a £106 billion prize up for grabs from now until the end of the next parliament. A commitment to transforming automotive production, … [Read more...]

Sustainable Cities Challenge funds announced

27 June 2023

The Toyota Mobility Foundation, in partnership with Challenge Works and World Resources Institute, has launched a £7 million, three-year global challenge to help cities adapt to the future, with the potential to transform the lives of millions of people around the world. As cities grow and evolve, the challenges of moving people and goods in reliable, … [Read more...]

Newcomers: Mazda & BMW

26 June 2023

The rotary engine with a modern twist has returned as Mazda starts mass production of the MX-30 e Skyactiv R-EV for the European market at its Ujina Plant No. 1 in Hiroshima. The MX-30 e-Skyactiv R-EV is Mazda’s first mass-production vehicle with a rotary engine in 11 years since the Mazda RX-8 was discontinued in June 2012 and the new hybrid will do … [Read more...]

Europe in the slow lane of ‘green revolution’