Renault and Powervault announced a partnership to re-use electric vehicle batteries in home energy storage units. This partnership will reduce the cost of a Powervault smart battery unit by 30%, helping Powervault to bring home energy storage to the tipping point of mass-market roll-out in the UK. Powervault is placing 50 trial units, powered by … [Read more...]
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TVR will display new model in September
The Welsh site chosen to build the next 200mph TVR series will be announced in two or three weeks, it was stated yesterday. The un-named car was first announced in 2015 and it soon attracted over 350 deposits from TVR enthusiasts. Originally, it was to be a centre-piece manufacturing site on the Circuit of Wales development but that has hit planning … [Read more...]
Europe prepares sweeping changes for road charges
A big shake up in road charging across Europe is on the way. Transport & Environment welcomed European Commission’s proposal on smart road tolls and its commitment to zero-emission mobility as the Commission also reaffirmed its commitment to set stricter CO2 standards for cars, vans and, for the first time, trucks. These are moves in the right … [Read more...]
Welsh car sales slip 12.9% in May
New car sales in Wales last month declined over 12% compared to the same month in 2016. Last month saw 5,804 new cars registered in Wales with the Ford Fiesta a clear winner, and the top ten were: Ford Fiesta Polo Focus Kuga Qashqai Corsa Sandero Mokka … [Read more...]
Diesel sales take another knock
Diesel car sales in the UK have fallen again. Figures from the SMMT monthly registration show a drop of 20,000 diesels in May compared with a year ago and some believe this is the beginning of the end of the diesel engine in the wake of emissions concerns. It will come as a blow to vehicle makers who have invested millions of pounds, euros and dollars … [Read more...]
£5.8 Million loan secured Aston Martin deal in Wales
Aston Martin was given a £5.8 Million repayable loan by Welsh Government to set up its new factory at St Athan. The amount was confirmed after the Information Commissioner ordered Welsh Government to release the details following a complaint by a Welsh businessman into the secrecy around the deal. The luxury car maker will build its newest sports car … [Read more...]
Newslines 5 June
Audi will introduce two advanced new Q SUVs and three e-tron battery electric vehicles while also replacing five ‘core’ models over the next few years. There will be new model generations in five core series, expansion of SUV family, extensive electrification and technology for driverless city cars ready for an initial small series by 2021. The average … [Read more...]
Getting good earplugs is sound advice
Ear damage is the not so silent danger of enjoying your motorbike, writes Keith Swann. It’s important to get a pair of plugs which securely fit in your ears and block out the worst noises while letting in important sounds to keep you safe. I have been testing the Tour and Race plugs from Alpine in their MotoSafe Pro line which cost a whopping £23. You … [Read more...]
Lotus Elise Cup power overflows
Punching well above its weight, the new Lotus Elise Cup 250 offers a scintillating blend of purity of purpose with performance at the apex of the recently revised Elise range. Supercharged, lightweight and distilled from Lotus’ extensive motorsport knowhow, the new model packs 243 hp into a chassis designed to deliver the benchmark in responsive handling … [Read more...]
Newslines 3 June
Families across Wales are being encouraged to take part in Sustrans’ Bike to School Week 5-9 June and discover the benefits of cycling, scooting and walking. Bike to School Week is an opportunity for children and parents to kick-start active travel habits and switch to cycling, scooting or walking for the school journey. When it comes to the UK’s five … [Read more...]
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