Disrupted supply chains are causing long waiting lists for new electric cars and to fix it we need shorter supply chains and massively ramp-up battery recycling, argues Aidan McClean, founder of UFODRIVE . The demand for electric vehicles (EVs) is skyrocketing – but supply just can’t keep up; and, according to recent reports, this is causing … [Read more...]
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Newslines 31 May
Octopus Electric Vehicles has secured a multi-million-pound green funding line from HSBC UK to support the growth of its salary sacrifice scheme, which aims to make the switch from a petrol or diesel car to an electric car easy and affordable for businesses and drivers. The company will use the funding to finance its fleet of electric cars for clients … [Read more...]
UK Government needs truck-charging network plan
Governments and industry face a huge challenge to decarbonize trucks and establish a suitable heavy duty charging network for them throughout the UK and Europe, according to vehicle makers in Europe. If enough charging stations are rapidly installed across the EU, their market uptake will increase exponentially over the coming years,” stated Martin … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Audi e-tron GT
Audi is on a charge into the pure-electric luxury car sector. For almost a decade it has dabbled in the EV market with plug in hybrid models of existing series but the dedicated pure battery e-tron series clearly shows its future intent. The e-tron programme is part of the parent Volkswagen Group’s technology being applied to its sporting Porsche brand … [Read more...]
Electricity charging costs rise 21% as market grows
The era of cheap electricity to charge a new low emissions car is disappearing while their sales are rising in the latest production figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. The average price of charging an electric car on a pay-as-you go, non-subscription basis at a publicly accessible rapid charger in Great Britain has increased by 21% … [Read more...]
Impreza lookalike announced by Prodrive
Some 25 years since the first Subaru Impreza World Rally Car made its winning debut on the stages of the World Rally Championship, the bespoke Prodrive P25 recaptures the essence of that very Impreza, while taking inspiration from the 22B arguably the most iconic Impreza. Modern technology ensures the P25 is more powerful, lighter and with better … [Read more...]
Over 4 million EVs in Europe in four years
There will be 4.4 million EVs sold by 2026 in the Europe. The European Union is the leading EV market globally and according to a StockApps.com analysis, the EU will have sold 4.4 million EV units by 2026 with a growing consciousness about the environment will propel that growth. StockApps.com’s Edith Reads has been considering the data and said, “The … [Read more...]
Wales “hot-vans” business booming & jobs coming
Wales' leading commercial vehicle converter MS-RT will create more than 170 new jobs when it expands operations and launches a new manufacturing facility with turnover expected to more than triple to £66 million by 2025. Based at Mamhilad Park Estate near Pontypool, MS-RT is a design-led automotive engineering company creating bespoke Ford vehicles, … [Read more...]
Newslines 24 May
Order books for the Next-Gen Ranger Raptor are now open, after prices for the second-generation Ranger Raptor unveiled earlier this year to begin at £57,340, including VAT. The ultimate performance derivative of Europe’s best-selling pick-up introduces a twin-turbo 3.0-litre EcoBoost V6 engine, FOX® Live Valve dampers, and seven selectable drive … [Read more...]
Newslines 20 May
KIA will construct a new low-carbon-production electric vehicle manufacturing plant in Korea next year with first models rolling out two years later. The E-Forest manufacturing system is part of the Plan S sustainability scheme for purpose built electric vehicles to be given Kia, Hyundai and Genesis badges from the second half of this decade. Jersey … [Read more...]
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