Brian Culcheth, who died 11 September at his home in Porlock after a brief illness, was a rally legend among British fans, especially on home internationals and included winning the 1978 British Rally Championship. His career as a professional driver began as a young member of Harrow Car Club and went on to see him become one of the most successful factory drivers with more than 125 national and … [Read more...]
New deal for disabled using taxis and hire cabs
New laws will ensure the 13.7 million disabled people in Wales receive the assistance they need and will not be charged over the odds when using taxis and private hire vehicles. The new Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles (Disabled Persons) Act 2022 came into force on the 28 June and is the most significant change to taxi accessibility legislation since the Equality Act was introduced 12 years … [Read more...]
Routes to 1000 Mile Battery Vehicles are varied
It is easy to make 1000-mile battery-electric vehicles, and the effect on market uptake will be profound, reports IDTechEx For example, a typical city-dweller might charge only once every two months and holiday where chargers are rare. With solar bodywork having done some of the job, even feeble existing chargers will cause little delay. Indeed, solar bodywork is a get-you-home feature capable … [Read more...]