The more you drive, the more energy you save with the latest Hyundai Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid, writes Robin Roberts. It sounds illogical but it’s true because the familiar standard 1.6 litre petrol engine is now joined by a more sophisticated electric motor and battery system which recovers energy lost during braking. This recovered energy when … [Read more...]
Newslines 11 February
As the government brings forward the ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars, Hyundai has secured more Kona electric models. The car firm had to take its Kona Electric off sale last year as it sold out of its allocation by March but they have tripled availability by starting production of the electric car at its plant in the Czech Republic while … [Read more...]
Massive boost for UK ev maker
Hyundai and Kia have announced an £85m investment in UK-based electric van maker - and LowCVP member - Arrival. The money will be used by Arrival to scale up production of its electric van targeted at the commercial vehicle market. It comes days after Arrival announced a huge ev van order from UPS in the United States. The cash injection - which … [Read more...]
Newslines 4 February
The first glimmer of summer has arrived early at Volkswagen UK, with the T-Roc Cabriolet opening for order with deliveries beginning in late spring. Fashion-focused Design trim cars start at £26,750 RRP OTR, while sportier-styled R-Line examples begin at £31,920 RRP OTR. Harman International, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. has … [Read more...]
Exploding electric myths
Interest in green motoring continues to grow as Brits look to cut their carbon footprint and reduce their running costs, with sales of pure electric cars up by 151 per cent in October. But despite the growth, and Government plans to phase out the sale of conventional petrol and diesel cars by 2040, several myths around electric vehicles remain. A survey of … [Read more...]
WRC 2019 series ends early
This year's FIA World Rally Championship has prematurely ended. It will not stage the 2019 season finale at Kennards Hire Rally Australia due to the serious bush fires affecting the New South Wales state close to the event's Coffs Harbour base. The organisers announced the news on Tuesday after widespread consultation with the State Government, the FIA, … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Hyundai NEXO FCEV Premium SE
If you are a business, family or individual that really wants to go green with your motoring then the Hyundai Nexo Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle is a very rare opportunity to do just that, writes Robin Roberts. Its only UK rival at the moment is a saloon and after initially trialling a hydrogen hatchback, Hyundai decided the future lies with what … [Read more...]
Newslines 23 September
Nearly 60 percent of drivers would consider owning an electric or hybrid vehicle instead of a petrol or diesel to cut down on their carbon emissions, they told pollsters for Hyundai. However, cost (58 per cent) was the biggest concern for Brits considering an eco-friendly car, followed by a worry there aren't enough charging points (54 per cent), with time … [Read more...]
Newslines 20 September
If you’re planning to watch the Rugby World Cup games at a club or pub, beware the fact that drink drive accidents markedly increase between 1 and 4pm on a Sunday. Men are the main culprits, mostly younger drivers, says insurethebox.com . New trams on South Wales proposed £738M metro network will not have toilets, it has been learned. Transport for … [Read more...]
Newslines 10 September
It is calculated that a million EVs will be sold in Europe next year. Figures from the Transport & Environment lobby group are based on manufacturers’ figures and will be realised by a boost in ev performance, improved combustion engines, reduced sales of high polluting cars and pooling of EV development among makers. Hyundai is the latest car maker to … [Read more...]
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