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Norton confirms new UK development project
- 20/06/2022
- 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 [...] -
Government switches EV investments
- 16/06/2022
- 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 [...] -
‘Charge anxiety’ dampens EV uptake
- 14/06/2022
- 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 [...] -
LEVC announces change at the top
- 14/06/2022
- 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 [...] -
UK tech on show at EVS35
- 13/06/2022
- 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 [...] -
Volvo commits to fossil-free steel
- 01/06/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Categories: Featured, News
Volvo Cars has become the first car maker to sign up to the SteelZero initiative, which aims to increase demand for fossil-free steel and accelerate a transition to carbon neutrality in the global steel industry. By signing up to SteelZero, Volvo Cars commits itself to stringent CO2-based steel sourcing [...] -
AW announces 12th site
- 31/05/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
AW Repair Group is planning to take eco-bodyshops to the next level with the opening of their 12th site later this year. Pioneering new electricity harness and storage technology, the 13,000 sqft Sheffield site will be working towards using its solar-generated power to support the operation of electric [...] -
BCF addresses sustainability at annual conference
- 30/05/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Over 150 senior decision-makers from the UK's paints, coatings and printing ink sectors gathered in Birmingham for the annual British Coatings Federation (BCF) Annual Conference. The opening keynote from the UK Government’s Business Department (BEIS) highlighted the government’s growth drivers and net zero [...] -
Copart strives toward Greenest Fleet on the Street
- 25/05/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Copart has received delivery of 20 new DAF 3-car transporters as it strives to operate the ‘Greenest Fleet on the Street’. In line with the rest of the company’s 250-strong transport fleet, these 16-tonne transporters are Euro VI and DVS (Direct Vision Standard) compliant. As well as enhancing efficiency [...] -
Congestion clogging up local roads
- 06/05/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
More than half of adults in the UK believe there is too much traffic congestion in their local area. A new opinion poll carried out Ipsos and reported in TransportXtra found that 55% of adults in the UK believe traffic levels in their communities have reached unacceptable levels. The research also found that [...]