All Electric articles – Page 67
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NewsAlmost one-in-four considering buying EV or hybrid in next five years Ofgem reports
Research by the energy regulator Ofgem has found that almost one in four (24%) consumers plan to buy an electric vehicle or plug-in hybrid in the next five years.
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NewsPRA welcomes report criticising lack of preparations for ICE phase out
The PRA has welcomed a report by an influential committee of MPs that is highly critical of the government’s lack of preparations to meet its target to phase out new petrol and diesel cars by 2030 and for all new cars to be zero-emission from 2035.
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News£80m investment made in Nissan’s electric-only and hybrid vehicles plant in UK
An £80m-pound investment to support Nissan Motor’s manufacturing of electric-only and hybrid vehicles in the UK has been made by long-term savings and retirement business Phoenix Group.
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NewsUsed car market down by 8.9% in first quarter but showing signs of recovery
The UK’s used car market declined by 8.9% in the first quarter of 2021 according to the latest figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
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NewsNew Motion study of EV drivers finds smart charging is a key to boosting take-up
More than six in 10 (64%) UK EV drivers agree that smart charging is key to encouraging further EV adoption, as speed and energy efficiency remains a key factor to improving the charging experience.
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NewsCollege in North Wales launches a course to train mechanics to work on electric vehicles
A college in North Wales is one of the first in the UK to launch a course to train mechanics to work on electric vehicles.
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NewsMercedes-Benz South West and Rolec form partnership to support EV adoption
Mercedes-Benz South West and Rolec have formed a partnership to support the acceleration of electric vehicle (EV) adoption in the UK.
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NewsMonthly new car sales surge but still below 10-year average
New car registrations in April were up 30 times compared with the same month last year, but volumes still remained 12.9% lower than the 10-year average at 141,583 new units, according to the latest figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
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NewsGVR launches software to manage electric vehicle charging networks
Gilbarco Veeder-Root (GVR) is expanding its E-mobility platform with the European launch of EVerse, a new software offering that provides fuel retailers an end-to-end solution for hosting and managing electric vehicle charging networks.
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NewsMoto opens largest high-power charging site on the UK’s motorway network
Moto has opened its new service station at Junction one of the M6 at Rugby, which includes the largest high-power charging site on the UK’s motorway network, and has announced plans to roll-out high-power chargers with The Electric Highway.
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NewsNet zero is feasible and affordable say reports backed by BP and Shell
Achieving a net-zero economy by 2050 is feasible and affordable according to a coalition of energy companies and government agencies which includes BP and Shell.
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NewsUK the seventh most expensive country in Europe to charge an electric car says report
The UK is the seventh most expensive country in Europe to charge an electric car costing on average £11.75 per charge, according to research by an Irish website, Switcher.ie.
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NewsTesco’s electric car charging network completes its 500,000th charge
Tesco’s electric car charging network has hit 500,000 charges, two years after its launch.
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NewsNew salary sacrifice scheme launched to encourage leasing of electric vehicles
Octopus Electric Vehicles has launched a new leasing service – Electric Dreams – offering salary sacrifice schemes to cut the cost for employees if they switch to electric vehicles.
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NewsGovernment injects further £54m into developing hydrogen and EV technology
The government has announced another round of multi-million pound grants to support development of electric trucks and hydrogen-powered buses.
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NewsLack of charger accessibility deterring disabled drivers from adopting EVs
Lack of charger accessibility is proving to be a major barrier to adoption of electric vehicles for a significant number of drivers, according to research by RiDC (Research Institute for Disabled Consumers).
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News£3bn plan to ban sales of new diesel buses and introduce 4,000 zero emission replacements
Sales of new diesel buses will be banned and £3bn will be invested in a strategy which includes delivering 4,000 zero emission replacements, the government has announced.
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NewsShell partners with electric vehicle charging subscription service Onto
Shell has partnered electric vehicle (EV) charging subscription service Onto, offering users access to more than 3,400 UK chargepoints.
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NewsCentrica launches virtual fuel card designed for drivers of electric commercial vehicles
Centrica has launched a new Fleet Charging Management System that enables EV drivers to charge commercial vehicles while working remotely and while most offices remain closed.
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NewsDfT minister pledges to end monopoly on supply of EV chargers at motorway services
The government is planning to end the monopoly on electric car charging at motorway services and will legislate to ensure charging points are reliable and can be accessed by anyone with a contactless card, according to Electrifying.com.