• EV technician numbers catching demand

    • 29 June 2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Categories: Featured, News
    The number of technicians qualified to work on electric vehicles (EVs) in the UK is rising rapidly According to the latest data from the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI), the first three months of 2022 saw the highest quarterly increase of EV qualified technicians on record The data also suggests that the [...]
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  • SMMT calls for greater support

    • 28 June 2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    British automotive manufacturers are calling for urgent action on spiralling costs as new analysis from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) reveals firms face a £90m uplift in energy bills this year – equivalent to more than 2,500 automotive jobs – as costs surge by 50% UK electricity prices [...]
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  • Compare service extended to EVs

    • 28 June 2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    Drivers are now able to compare instant local prices and book a service specifically for their electric vehicle (EV) through BookMyGaragecom The new EV servicing price comparison capability enables drivers to compare a range of prices and also choose a garage that is suitably qualified to work on [...]
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  • FLA calls for Net Zero guarantee

    • 27 June 2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    In response to the government’s Call for Evidence on its Green Finance Strategy, the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) has set out the need for a Green Finance Wholesale Guarantee so that the funding of all types of greener technology is seen as an attractive and solidly investable proposition Lender [...]
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  • ADAS launches new green solution

    • 23 June 2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    RSK Group company ADAS has launched a new service to help businesses meet their environmental targets ADAS Natural Solutions will bring together various in-house services to deliver a bespoke solution to suit each businesses’ needs, whether that is achieving net-zero carbon or meeting sustainability key [...]
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  • Norton confirms new UK development project

    • 20 June 2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    Norton Motorcycles has announced it will develop electric motorcycles in the UK after winning significant investment through a government scheme The iconic British motorcycle brand has been awarded funding by Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC) 19, an initiative which aims to assist businesses in the automotive sector [...]
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  • Government switches EV investments

    • 16 June 2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    The government’s decision to close the plug-in car grant scheme for new orders has received a mixed response from the industry While it is expected to have a negative impact on EV adoption in the car market, further investment in the commercial sector and EV infrastructure is welcome Mike Coulton, EV [...]
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  • ‘Charge anxiety’ dampens EV uptake

    • 14 June 2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    Range anxiety has been replacing by charging anxiety among potential EV drivers This is according to the Volkswagen Financial Services UK data insights team It found that the creation of a robust, reliable, and fit for purpose public charging infrastructure that enjoys the full confidence of EV drivers is [...]
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  • LEVC announces change at the top

    • 14 June 2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    LEVC (London Electric Vehicle Company) has announced key leadership changes, with Joerg Hofmann standing down as CEO He joined in February 2019, and helped the company recently reach the milestone of 7,000 global sales of the TX electric taxi The company has also announced that from Alex Nan will take over full [...]
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  • UK tech on show at EVS35

    • 13 June 2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    Some of the UK’s most innovative companies in electric and zero emission vehicle technology are attending one of the world’s largest EV events, the Electric Vehicle Symposium and Exhibition (EVS35) in Oslo The trade mission, with a dedicated UK Pavilion organised by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and [...]
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