Wales is lagging behind the rest of Britain with the lowest number of electric vehicle charging points, say Welsh Conservatives who have urged the Labour controlled Government to boost the network. Figures show Wales has just under 1,000 charging points across the country – some 20,000 less than England and more than 1,600 less than Scotland. Department of Transport data shows Wales has a total … [Read more...]
Newcomers
Weekend roadtest: Genesis GV80 Lux 5 seater
Premium SUVs have had it their own way for a long time in Britain, but things could be about to change. The arrival of the Genesis GV80 this autumn will give those who want to be different, to make an automotive statement, a new way to express themselves. Genesis chief creative officer is Peruvian-born Belgian Luc Donckerwolke, who before joining the Korean company in 2015 headed up … [Read more...]
Newslines 5 November
The Volkswagen ID.5 and ID.5 GTX are the latest all electric models from the German car maker. The new SUV coupe styling covers a common platform but with a choice of single or double electric motors and it will go on sale in the UK next year. The SEVEN is the name of the forthcoming all-electric car from Hyundai and to be sold under the sub-brand of IONIQ. It will be revealed at the … [Read more...]
Kia take ev lead as Welsh embrace zero emission cars
The comparative simplicity of electric cars is leading to a boom in their sales while conventional petrol and diesel models are stuck without adequate supply of semi-conductors for their technology. Latest figures show over one-in-three new cars sold in Wales last month was electric or hybrid and it's the only part of the UK to actually see all car sales rising. Kia became the best … [Read more...]
Newcomers from Audi and MG
Audi is ensuring the increased presence and sporty elegance of the A8, the trailblazer in the premium segment. Ordering in the UK for the refreshed flagship (below) begins on December 2, with the first customer deliveries due in the second quarter of 2022 and the starting price for A8 is £73,375 with long wheelbase starting from £77,375 and range topping S8 is priced at £99,650. The New … [Read more...]
Hydrogen buses saving over a million tonnes of CO2
Leading bus manufacturer Wrightbus has prevented an incredible one million kilograms (1,000 tonnes) of harmful carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions entering the atmosphere since the launch of its world-first hydrogen double decker buses - just two years after the company was bought out of administration. The reduction in emissions, from 600,000 miles covered by Wrightbus’s fleet of hydrogen-powered … [Read more...]
Supermarkets roll-out charging points
Nearly 1,000 new electric vehicle charge points have been installed at supermarkets in the last 21 months, according to data analysed by Zap-Map and the RAC. This takes the total number of EV charger units on their sites to 2,059, up 85% from 1,112 in January 2020. This means nearly 8% of all the UK’s 26,000 publicly accessible charge points are located at supermarkets – up from 6.5% in early … [Read more...]
EVs get Budget boost
Electric vehicles have been given a boost in the Budget. Sean Kemple, Managing Director of Close Brothers Motor Finance, said: “We are finally starting to see the government put its money where its mouth is when it comes to investing in greener roads. "An additional £620 million into public charging in residential areas and targeted plug-in vehicle grants will be a critical acceleration in … [Read more...]
Range Rover will go all electric in 2024
A pure electric Range Rover will appear in 2024 as Land Rover embraces new Reimagine strategy with an all-electric powertrain for its original luxury SUV. The latest version of the premium SUV has been unveiled with 530PS Twin Turbo V8 petrol engine, with Dynamic Launch enabling 0-60mph in as little as 4.4s and 510PS and 440PS plug-in hybrids deliver a hushed EV range of up to 62 miles and … [Read more...]
Clean energy and transportation manifesto launched before COP26
Fully Charged, the world’s largest electric vehicle and clean energy channel has released a clean energy and transportation manifesto. Supported by some of the most pioneering businesses from across the energy and transport sectors, it challenges global governments to quit the chat and act today. From electrifying almost every form of ground transportation, to accelerating the switch to … [Read more...]