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NewsMG4 crowned UK Car of the Year 2023
The UK Car of the Year Awards 2023 has named the MG4 electric car as its overall winner. “This proves that electric cars can be affordable, practical and appeal to all areas of the automotive market said John Challen, director of the Awards. “Fully charged, it offers more than enough miles for most journeys, while the design and driving dynamics tick two other important boxes for consumers. A deserved winner for the electric future.”
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NewsTurbocharge UK competitiveness to win ‘race to zero, says SMMT
Britain’s ability to compete as an EV production leader is at risk unless the government responds urgently to increasingly fierce international competition, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has warned in a new blueprint published today.
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NewsSales of new vans climbed to their highest level for a February in a quarter of a century
Sales of new vans climbed to their highest level for a February in a quarter of a century.
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NewsEV drivers in East of England facing longer queues for chargers and slower speeds
Electric vehicle drivers in the East of England sit in longer queues and must charge their vehicles at slower speeds than the rest of the country, according to new findings from the Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA).
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NewsHigh electricity prices make people question cost of running EVs
A new poll has found that 54% of motorists believe petrol and diesel cars are cheaper to run than EVs.
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NewsSUMMIT 2023: A solution for the constraints of insufficient local power for EV chargers
A new development which overcomes the constraints of insufficient local power by providing a fully managed, self-contained, grid-free EV charging solution that has the option of running on multiple low carbon fuels, was explained in full at the Forecourt Trader Summit 2023.
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NewsBP Pulse opens its fastest, most powerful and largest EV charging hub
BP Pulse has opened its fastest, most powerful and largest EV charging hub to date in Kettering, North Northamptonshire.
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NewsSUMMIT 2023: MFG chief executive reveals company’s EV strategy
MFG’s strategy towards EV charging was revealed as part of a wide-ranging key presentation by its chief executive William Bannister at the Forecourt Trader Summit 2023 yesterday.
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NewsPlans for more than 2,000 ultra-rapid charging stations unveiled by SwarcoSmart Charging
Plans for more than 2,000 ultra-rapid charging stations have been unveiled by SwarcoSmart Charging with the launch of PoGo, a new nationwide network.
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NewsBP Pulse signs pan-European deal to open fast-charging hubs at APCOA car parks
BP Pulse APCOA Parking Group have signed a strategic pan-European frame agreement to open more than 100 EV fast- charging hubs across Europe.
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NewsAchieving climate change targets through EV sales is like climbing Everest on a bad day, says RAC Foundation
Getting enough pure battery-electric cars on the road to achieve climate change targets by 2030 is ”like climbing Everest on a bad day” according to the latest RAC Foundation report.
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NewsECIU wants more ambitious ZEV mandate
The Energy & Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU) is calling for a more ‘ambitious’ Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate to give drivers access to more second-hand EVs and to give businesses greater confidence to invest in domestic supply chains, such as battery factories. It said a higher-level mandate would also likely speed up charging infrastructure roll-out.
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NewsLess interest in EVs from potential car buyers as energy bills continue to soar
More than a fifth (22%) of drivers are planning to buy a car in 2023, however as energy bills continue to soar, the proportion of would-be buyers eyeing an electric model has dipped from 25% to 18%, according to new research from AA Cars, the AA’s used car website.
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NewsAdditional £56m EV chargepoint funding announced by Transport Minister Jesse Norman
An additional £56 million in public and industry funding for increasing electric vehicle (EV) chargepoints across the country has been announced today (21 February 2023) by Transport Minister Jesse Norman.
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NewsGoverment urged to take action as 80% of UK drivers won’t buy EVs due to rise in electricity costs
A staggering 80% of UK drivers won’t be purchasing electric vehicles (EVs) due to rising costs and lack of government support, according to new research.
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NewsFord in Europe announces plan to transform business to respond to EV competitors
Ford in Europe has revealed it intends to transform its business, to respond to the growing field of electric vehicle competitors entering the market.
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Focus On FeatureFOCUS ON EV CHARGING: Sparking debate
With the headline ‘Spark’s gone’, The Sun’s recent story about drivers ditching EVs in their droves to return to petrol vehicles due to lack of charging stations has definitely given people food for thought.
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NewsXPO replaces more than half its company cars with fully electric or hybrid vehicles
Transport company XPO has announced it has met its target to replace more than 50% of its company-owned cars with fully electric vehicles (EVs) or plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) by year-end 2022.
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NewsEVs set to be less than a third of car fleet in major European markets by 2030
EVs look set to represent less than a third of the total European car fleet by the end of the decade, new research from OC&C Strategy Consultants has found.
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NewsJet launches ‘ultra-rapid’ pay-as-you-go EV charging service
Jet has announced the official launch of Jet Charge – its ultra-rapid pay-as-you-go EV charging offer.