• EV100 sets electrification example

    • 22 February 2023
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    Leading businesses are already operating over 400,000 electric vehicles (EVs) across the globe as part of Climate Group’s EV100 initiative, a new report has found The study revealed that EV uptake among EV100 members jumped 93% in the last 12 months and by 2030 EV100 businesses will collectively transition over [...]
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  • New registrations surge by nearly a quarter

    • 5 December 2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    The UK new car market grew 235% in November to 142,889 registered units in the fourth consecutive month of year-on-year growth, according to new figures published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) The growth delivered the best total for November since 2019 However, registrations in the month [...]
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  • UK car manufacturing down 6%

    • 2 November 2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Categories: Featured, News
    UK car manufacturing output declined by 6% in September, following four consecutive months of growth The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) reported that 63,125 models rolled off factory lines, with output again restricted by severe supply chain issues affecting manufacturers, driving volumes down by [...]
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  • EV winners revealed

    • 1 September 2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    Some of the UK’s best new and used electric (EV) and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) cars for every budget have been revealed at the 2022 What Car Electric Car Awards Now in their third year, the awards were launched following a surge of interest in electric and hybrid cars and are designed to help people who are keen to [...]
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  • EVs top fastest-selling list in June

    • 4 July 2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Categories: Featured, News
    Figures from Auto Trader have revealed that electric cars were not only the fastest fuel type to sell in June, taking an average of just 27 days, compared to 33 and 35 days for used petrol and diesel cars respectively, but also made up 70% of the top fastest selling models This is in stark contract to last June, [...]
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  • 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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  • Hybrid vehicles provide EV gateway

    • 4 April 2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    New data show drivers of hybrid vehicles are most likely to look to change to an EV The study from automotive eCommerce expert drivvn highlights the changing buying behaviour of drivers Hybrid drivers accounted for 46% of all users of EV comparator tools, while petrol vehicle drivers were the second-largest users [...]
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  • Drivers favour further hydrogen investment

    • 17 December 2021
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    Following the UK government’s recent announcement of incentives to boost production of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, a Venson Automotive Solutions survey has shown that drivers want manufacturers to dramatically increase investment in the technology It found that 63% of respondents believe vehicle manufacturers [...]
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