In Scotland, the first self-driving bus service in the UK has begun transporting people over the renowned bridge over the Firth of Forth. Five full-size Alexander Dennis Enviro200AV buses will cross the bridge using autonomous driving technology as they transport up to 10,000 passengers per week between the Ferrytoll Park & Ride in Fife and …
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With more and more people in the UK committed to combating climate change, environmentally friendly practices such as electric car leasing and lowering daily energy consumption, are becoming adopted. Whether you prefer a certain type of car, like a hatchback or an SUV, or you have a favourite car and van brand, such as Ford …
There are more and more car manufacturers turning their attention to making electric vehicles. Many attempting to improve battery performance, mileage and how quickly they can be charged up and ready to go. With the UK looking to ban new petrol and diesel vehicles by 2030, with the caveat of hybrids with very low emissions, …
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As the race to put more EVs on the road continues to increase in markets such as China, the United States and the United Kingdom, the pedal is nowhere near the metal yet in Japan, where hybrid still holds the title of being the supreme. 59,000 new EVs were sold in Japan last year, a …
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Due to the cost of replacing their expensive battery packs, electric cars are reportedly being written off at a higher rate than equivalent petrol and diesel models. This has led to higher premiums and a backlog of damaged parts waiting to be recycled. News agency Reuters released a report revealing that automotive insurers in the …
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Used-car marketplace Motorway has announced the top 10 EV cities in the UK, with London and Nottingham coming out on top. It comes as EV sales continue to rise in the UK, with reports used EV sales grew 37.5% in Q4 2022. The UK capital has been named as the city leading the charge on …
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Logistics UK is calling on the Government to develop a long-term plan for using low carbon fuels (LCFs). The trade body highlighted the need for a low carbon fuel strategy, if decarbonisation targets are to be met, after a parliamentary roundtable on LCFs, chaired by Transport Committee member Greg Smith MP, yesterday (March 7). Kate …
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According to a real-world test of electric car range, certain popular models can have their driving capacity reduced by more than 30% in cold weather. The investigation came from WhatCar? Magazine, as part of their annual ‘drive ‘em until they die’ electric car range test. In the test they investigated how far 12 electric cars …
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A new study suggests that electric vehicles (EVs) could be the largest contributor to flexible capacity in the electricity grid. Data captured by Myenergi, a provider of eco-smart home technology, shows how on-peak EV charging can be flexible. Myenergi has supported UK grid events with thousands of customers signed up to offer flexible capacity. With …
Electric cars are not only better for the environment, but they could also save you money. Here are the cheapest and most expensive places in Europe to charge your electric vehicle. The decline of petrol and diesel cars across Europe In an effort to fuel the transition to electric vehicles (EVs), the European Parliament has …
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