Viable repair of used electric vehicle batteries is “within reach” for car retailers, members of the Vehicle Remarketing Association heard at their first meeting of 2025. David Gray from Cox Automotive’s EV Battery Solutions told the audience that depending on the model and the battery technology in question, there was a real possibility that the car could … [Read more...]
Vans will benefit from zero emissions law change
New Zero Emissions legislation could lighten the load on van operators, says trade group Logistics UK. Business group Logistics UK believes that the government’s Zero emission vans: regulatory flexibility consultation which will run until 3 March 2025 will provide the opportunity to deliver regulatory alignment between 4.25 tonne electric vans and 3.5 tonne … [Read more...]
2025 predicted milestone for EV roll-out
The electric vehicle industry has been through a whirlwind of developments in the past few years. Last year solidified key milestones like promising EV adoption rates among businesses and critical advancements in battery technologies. These have laid the groundwork for an exciting year ahead with growing momentum across the UK. However, challenges remain, … [Read more...]
Slowing EV sales give dealers & makers a shock
Britain’s petrol, electric car and van markets have stalled with dealers reporting contracting business in the last quarter. The very slight increase in total registrations for the whole of 2024 came about with fleets being given big discounts by manufacturers very anxious to move the metal and push EV sales or face huge penalties from the UK … [Read more...]
Registrations fall to avoid EV penalties
Deliveries of new cars fell by -1.9% in the UK during November with 153,610 joining the road, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. It is the second consecutive monthly decline, and the third decline in four months, as the market contracts amid the race to meet tough EV market share targets. Demand from private buyers, among whom … [Read more...]
Government’s ZEV Mandate must change to save jobs – AFP
It has become clear that, however well-meaning its intentions, the ZEV Mandate needs to change, and it is good news that the government has recognised this fact relatively soon after being elected and appears to be taking the issue seriously, said Paul Hollick, chairman of the Association of Fleet Professionals. It is also positive that the consultation … [Read more...]
BREAKING NEWS: Luton plant to close
Stellantis will close its Luton van plant next year. The production work for Stellantis Vauxhall, Peugeot, Citroen and Fiat electric vans will be concentrated at Ellesmere Port on the Wirral, Cheshire. About 1.100 jobs will go at Luton but a relocation package is likely to be offered. Luton has been making cars and vans since 1905. The decision comes … [Read more...]
Tradelines 19 November
The first all electric coupe Cupra Tavascan (above) has received a five-star safety rating from Euro NCAP testers. Euro NCAP also awarded the MG HS SE 1.5T a 5 Star rating with the model excelling in both adult and child occupant safety evaluation tests as well as having features designed to protect vulnerable road users. The UK’s biggest trade union has … [Read more...]
Outlook for EV sales is worsening, say car makers
New evidence of worsening outlook for electric vehicle market reinforces need for urgent action, said Continental car makers. New data from S&P Global reveals a worsening outlook for the EU battery-electric vehicle (BEV) market amid shifting economic conditions. Between the first and second halves of 2024 market expectations significantly evolved, … [Read more...]
Stellantis signal change of direction for fuel
Stellantis has backed off its rush to purely electric cars and vans. In a major u-turn for the company it this week announced that its entire range of cars and light-duty commercial vehicles is fully compatible with Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) Diesel fuel, an eco-friendly alternative to traditional Diesel. HVO is a biofuel derived from … [Read more...]
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