Welsh businesses are Britain's least prepared to make the switch to electric vehicles, according to analysis by Moneyshake vehicle leasing. It looked at the Department for Transport and Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency's vehicle licensing statistics to reveal the areas in Britain where businesses are most and least prepared for an EV future when new … [Read more...]
Mid-Wales EV charging plan tops up today
Businesses and organisations across Powys are invited to share their thoughts to inform the council’s Electric Vehicle Charging Strategy. Working on behalf of Powys County Council, Atkins is conducting the survey to investigate local business plans regarding the deployment of electric vehicle charging infrastructure also known as charge points, and if … [Read more...]
Newslines 17 August
Powys is one of the more dangerous places for new drivers, warn Zutobi. Road accident statistics show there are about 351.1 accidents per 100,000 people, the second highest in the UK but about half the total for Westminster, London which is Britain’s worst accident area. A £30m scheme on the A55 to improve safety, further protect against flooding and … [Read more...]
Cardiff is Wales’ accident black spot
Welsh roads are getting safer, unless you travel and live in Cardiff. Latest figures show a significant reduction in the number of casualties on Welsh roads, with 2017 seeing the lowest number of motorcycle casualties since comparable records began. Welsh roads were also safer for children – with a 15 per cent decrease in casualties of those aged … [Read more...]
Britain’s most dangerous roads are in Wales
Main roads in Wales managed by Welsh Government are the most dangerous in Britain, says the Road Safety Foundation. Comparing the British regions with Scotland/Wales, average risk on the strategic ‘A’ road network is highest in Wales. On Welsh roads there are 23 fatal and serious crashes per billion vehicle km travelled. Wales also has the widest … [Read more...]
