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NBRA calls for government support after 2030 delay
- 22/09/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The National Body Repair Association is urging the government to offer subsidies to those businesses which have already invested in preparations for the 2030 ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars, after it was announced that the deadline was being put back five years. It says companies which have updated [...] -
Government puts brakes on EV transition
- 21/09/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The government has confirmed that the 2030 ban of new petrol and diesel cars will be pushed back to 2035, bringing the UK in line with the rest of the European Union. The viability of meeting the 2030 deadline was in doubt due to a number of factors, such as a lack of charging infrastructure, a shortage of skills [...] -
Industry responds to reports of 2030 delay
- 20/09/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Categories: Featured, News
The industry has been responding to reports that the government will push the 2030 ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars back to 2035, in line with the rest of Europe. Mike Hawes, SMMT chief executive,said: “The automotive industry has and continues to invest billions in new electric vehicles as the [...] -
Government expected to delay 2030 petrol ban
- 20/09/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The UK government is set to delay the 2030 ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars until 2035. It is currently holding an inquiry into the viability of switching to EVs and has taken advice from industry bodies such as the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Trader, the National Franchised Dealers Association, [...] -
Battery innovation critical to EV adoption
- 19/09/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Fast charging battery technology is as critical as charging infrastructure in the transition to electric vehicles. This is according to StoreDot, which reveals that charging anxiety remains a key deterrence for drivers considering making their next purchase an EV. It believes that with the recent deployment of [...] -
Government urged to act to support private EV purchases
- 19/09/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Uptake of EVs has escalated 21-fold since 2018 with one sold every 60 seconds. They now account for 16% of all vehicles sold in the UK and this is expected to rise to 17.8% by the end of the year. But while personal owners drove uptake initially, fleets and business buyers now dominate the market with the [...] -
Used EV prices inch up in September
- 19/09/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The price of used EVs rose in September after 12 months of consecutive decline. This is according to Auto Trader’s Retail Price Index, which has reported a 0.8% price rise so far in September to an average price of £32,463. Meanwhile, used petrol car prices have also risen, up 0.1% month-on-month, although [...] -
Industry responds to government EV inquiry
- 18/09/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The industry has responded to the House of Lords Climate Change Committee’s electric vehicle inquiry, which is seeking to understand how the 2030 ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel can be achieved. The Petrol Retailers Association (PRA), NFDA and IMI have all submitted responses, which will be considered as [...] -
AI to accelerate EV adoption
- 15/09/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Automotive engineers using artificial intelligence can reduce battery testing by up to 70%. This is according to Richard Ahlfeld, CEO and founder of AI software provider Monolith. He explained how effective use of AI can speed up the development of batteries and support the market’s transition to electric [...] -
Cleevely Electric Vehicles to host open day
- 14/09/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The UK’s first independent EV specialist workshop Cleevely Electric Vehicles is hosting an introductory day at its Cheltenham site on 16 September. Running from 10am to 3pm, the itinerary will include a detailed tour of the site along with presentations from Matt Cleevely, managing director, and Alistair Finch, [...]