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Cap hpi warns of BEV dip
- 21/12/2021
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
cap hpi has reported that there may be a reduction in consumer BEV registrations and a further rise in the value of used car values as a result of the cut to grants for electric cars and vans. It believes a number of manufacturers may amend their EV new vehicle prices below the new £32,000 point to ensure they [...] -
EV grants slashed by government
- 17/12/2021
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The government has slashed grants for electric cars and vans, meaning only about 20 EVs are still eligible. The announcement means that grants for EVs have been reduced from a maximum of £2,500 to £1,500, while the price ceiling has been reduced from £35k to £32k. Grants for small vans have been cut from a [...] -
Fleets still in the EV slow lane
- 13/12/2021
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
New research from Alphabet (GB) has found that only a quarter of fleet managers are confident in their knowledge of fleet electrification, while a further 59% said their confidence in the subject is steadily building. Despite this growing understanding, many fleet decision-makers still have concerns about [...] -
ULEZ given thumbs down
- 08/12/2021
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
A new survey has found that drivers believe London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) is ineffective and financially motivated. The scheme was introduced in April 2019 and expanded in October to cover 18 times its original size. The survey of 3,800 people was conducted by vehicle finance company Carvine, and [...] -
Car buyers turn to EVs in record numbers
- 29/11/2021
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Electric cars have overtaken petrol vehicles as car buyers’ next intended purchase for the first time. According to Autovia's unique independent tracker of car-buyers' intentions, EVs moved into the lead in September and have since risen to around one-in-three intended future purchases. It revealed that [...] -
Volta Trucks strengthens leadership team
- 14/05/2021
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Full-electric commercial vehicle manufacturer Volta Trucks has announced a number of strategic appointments to its executive management team. John Burrows has been appointed as the company’s chief financial officer, Casper Norden has joined Volta Trucks as chief strategy officer, while Mornie Robertson has been [...]