Energy crisis impacting EV sales
The ongoing energy and cost-of-living crisis is impacting buyers’ decision to consider an electric vehicle as their next car. This is according to a year’s research carried out by What […]
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Copart secures Carbon Literacy Silver accreditation
Copart UK has achieved Carbon Literacy Silver Accreditation in record time, as part of its ongoing Plan-Net-Zero sustainability commitment. This achievement highlights Copart’s ongoing commitment to tackling climate change, reducing […]
Britishvolt goes into administration
UK electric vehicle battery manufacturer Britishvolt has gone into administration. The company was being established in Northumbria to meet the growing demand for batteries as EVs become more commonplace on […]
Nearly half a million EVs to join UK roads in 2023
An estimated 448,000 new battery electric vehicles (BEVs) will be registered in the UK in 2023, according to DriveElectric. The EV leasing company says this is a significant increase from […]
Dual-fuel drivers go electric
Research from Zap-Map has shown that around a third of dual-fuel drivers make most of their journeys in their electric vehicles. Its survey of 4,300 drivers found that more than […]
EV survey highlights charging demand
Zap-Map has released the most comprehensive survey of electric vehicle (EV) drivers in the country. Its annual EV Charging Survey, which was conducted in September 2022, took responses from more […]
Grove Group adds EV charging services
Grove Group has extended its portfolio of services and products to include the installation and maintenance of EV charging systems. The organisation is now offering a complete turn-key service for […]
Thatcham Research to identify EV repair and insurance pain points
Thatcham Research has announced it will lead an Innovate UK-funded five-month project focused on electric vehicle (EV) collision repair and salvage processes and their impact on insurance claims and their […]
Auto Windscreens sets 2045 net zero target
Auto Windscreens has announced it aiming to achieve net zero by 2045 – five years ahead of the overall goal set by the Paris Agreement. It became the first windscreen […]
Thatcham Research joins Toyota’s hydrogen project
Thatcham Research is working with Toyota and a consortium of specialist industry partners to develop a hydrogen version of Toyota’s iconic Hilux pick-up. Its insurance risk intelligence and engineering expertise […]
Mobility hub receives gold award
A Devon ‘mobility hub’ delivered by social enterprise Co Cars has been recognised for promoting greener journeys with a gold award from the national shared transport charity, CoMoUK. The site […]
Bus and coach market suffers third-quarter dip
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders has reported that the new bus and coach market fell by 11.6% in the third quarter of the year. Just 754 units joined […]