In the UK, the number of anticipated electric vehicle (EV) registrations has been cut in half by the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR). The OBR said in its “Economic and Fiscal Outlook,” released in conjunction with the Autumn Statement, that it has nearly halved the number of EV registrations from 67% to 38% in 2027 …
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Jolt has launched its free fast-charging service for electric vehicles (EVs) in the UK after striking a deal with the London Borough of Barnet. The charge point operator offers UK EV drivers 7 kWh, or around 30 miles, of free, fast charging, with cost of charging offset though its integrated advertising network. After users have …
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Since Sadiq Khan’s controversial decision to expand the ULEZ zone in August, the number of polluting cars in London has dropped by nearly half. In the first month of operation, there were 77,000 fewer non-compliant vehicles operating in the capital on an average day than there were in June 2023—a 45 percent decrease. Transport for …
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Connected and automated mobility (CAM) technology developed in the UK is set to deliver a £66bn boost to the economy by 2040, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). In a new report, the SMMT outlines an opportunity for the UK to create technology that could help save 3,900 lives and prevent …
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Coventry University will be using its expertise in simulation technology as part a project aimed at speeding up the development of safe and reliable self-driving vehicles. Testing automated features on cars for all possible scenarios is a costly process and requires billions of miles of testing before they are deemed safe for use. The aim …
The UK has surpassed 50,000 electric vehicle (EV) charge points with the 50,000th charging device installed by MFG EV Power at a service station in Western-super-Mare. October’s 50,000 charge point milestone comes after the 40,000 milestone was achieved in February with the addition of at GeniePoint charger at Morrisons SOuthport. Looking back further, the UK …
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As people across the globe become more conscious about their impact on the environment, many countries are already setting the bar high when adopting sustainable practices, from the widespread adoption of electric vehicles and EV charging to ambitious net-zero goals. To determine which countries are pioneering a new era of sustainability by taking on environmental …
The government is creating a crisis for the UK car industry by talking down electric cars while mandating manufacturers to increase sales of these vehicles, says The Car Expert. September car sales data released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) shows that the total UK market was up 21% compared to …
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EU Ministers are supporting revised Euro 7 proposals, which are less stringent than those first suggested. Under the latest proposals, the emissions limits and test conditions for cars and vans will be carried over from Euro 6. Earlier proposals saw the same limits carried over for only petrol cars, while diesels faces stricter targets. Following …
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Dott, the responsible European micromobility operator, unveils new research highlighting the impact of its shared e-scooter and e-bike services in cities across Europe. More than one quarter (26%) of Dott trips replaced motorised alternatives such as car, taxi or motorbike, equal to removing over 8 million polluting journeys last year. Nearly two thirds of Dott …
