Category: Electric Vehicles
2 in 3 Brits want to lead more sustainable lifestyle, claims study
New research released today by Auto Trader reveals that nearly two thirds (63%) of Brits are embracing their inner eco-warrior and focusing on leading a more sustainable lifestyle, as a result of the pandemic. As part of this lockdown-inspired eco-enthusiasm, one in five Brits (21%) is planning to stop fuelling around with petrol and diesel…
6 in 10 car buyers want incentives to buy an EV
New research from CarGurus (www.cargurus.co.uk) suggests that recently-announced cuts to electric vehicle (EV) grants are at odds with the steps most likely to persuade drivers considering the switch. The UK government has announced its intention to reduce grants for EV buyers from £3,000 to £2,500 (a further reduction from the £4,500 offered this time last…
More needed to encourage private EV take up, warns SMMT
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has called for greater support for private retail uptake of electric vehicles, following new figures showing businesses are twice as likely as consumers to make the switch from petrol or diesel. SMMT analysis of new car registrations in 2020 show that just 4.6% of privately bought cars…
EVA announces partnership with Onto
Following its recent launch, the Electric Vehicle Association (EVA) has announced a partnership with electric vehicle (EV) subscription service Onto. To mark the partnership, Onto is offering EVA England members a £50 discount on an EV subscription to allow people to try an electric car without any long-term commitment. Onto offers a range of EV…
Kia takes orders for e-Niro 2 Long Range
Kia Motors has opened the order books for its new Kia e-Niro ‘2’ Long Range, which it claims offers greater range than any other sub-£35,000 electric vehicle. The new model is now available to order across the UK, with customer deliveries due to start in July. The new variant features the same long-range 64kWh battery…
Charge Amps to target UK with home-based EV charger
A Swedish manufacturer of EV charging solutions, Charge Amps, has today announced it has raised £11 million to target the UK with its range of home-based EV (electric vehicle) charging solutions, writes Transition Earth's Ashley Norris. The investment was led by Swedbank Robur via its equity funds, Microcap and Ny Teknik and will also be…
Plug-in car grant slashed to £2,500, cars over £35,000 now excluded
The plug-in car grant has been slashed from £3,000 to £2,500 from today (March 18th) and will now only be available on electric cars costing up to £35,000. Grants will no longer be available for higher-priced vehicles, which are 'typically bought by drivers who can afford to switch without a subsidy from taxpayers', claims The…
Less than a quarter of public rapid EV chargers fully working, claims survey
A project that allows three times as many electric vehicles (EVs) to be charged simultaneously has shared results from a survey which show less than a quarter of public rapid chargers are fully working. Some of the key findings from the survey, which a total of 996 EV and non-EV drivers responded to, include: •…
Parkopedia announces indoor mapping for self-parking cars
Parkopedia has announced a production version of its indoor mapping technology which will help you locate your vehicle in a car park and could, eventually, be used for self-parking cars. Based on high-definition 3D models of indoor parking facilities, indoor maps are essential for areas where GPS signal is typically restricted as well as for…
Midlands police force cracks down on e-scooter use
E-scooter sales continue to boom in the UK with the market flooded by both local and big-name international brands. Yet the rise of e-scooter use on pavements and roads hasn’t impressed police in the Midlands, writes Ashley Norris in Transition Earth. Indeed, Leicestershire police has become the latest force to alert owners of e-scooters that…
