What if all cars switched to electric overnight? We found that if the UK’s cars went entirely electric its total carbon emissions would be cut by almost 12%.
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EV drivers face postcode lottery with over 1,000 vehicles per on-street charger in parts of the UK
Electric car drivers face a postcode lottery on public charging as the lack of ‘on-street’ infrastructure threatens to pull the plug on the uptake of ultra-low emissions vehicles, according to UK manufacturer of home charge points Andersen. Analysis of…
Swindon Powertrain compact motor for conversions
British company Swindon Powertrain has now made its compact HPD 80kW ‘crate’ motor for electric vehicle conversions available to order from its website. Prices start at £6,400+VAT for the 80kW motor, transmission and differential with options for cooling, inverters and limited-slip differential also available. The motor weighs just under 50 kg and is ready for […]
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Nissan to close Barcelona plant but keep Sunderland
Nissan has presented its comprehensive renovation package. Europe is no longer considered a core market. The Barcelona plant will be closed while the plant in Sunderland is to continue to operate with alliance partner Renault. Shortly after the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi manufacturing alliance announced the restructuring of their cooperation, Nissan has announced its own new strategy. The […]
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Swindon Powertrain’s compact ‘crate’ electric motor available to order
Swindon Powertrain’s compact HPD 80kW ‘crate’ motor for electric vehicle conversions is now available to order from its website. Suitable for OEMs, niche vehicle manufacturers, electric car conversion companies as well as the enthusiast home mechanic. …
Renault UK: PHEV and HEV specifications and prices
Renault UK has confirmed full specifications of new E-TECH versions of the new Captur Plug-in Hybrid and Clio Hybrid. UK prices start from £19,595 for the Clio Hybrid and £30,495 for the Captur Plug-in Hybrid. The All-New Captur Plug-in Hybrid has been given a new petrol-electric powertrain. Renault UK says this makes it the most […]
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All-electric Volvo XC40 Recharge now available for UK customers to order
The Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric – Volvo’s first all-electric car – is now available for UK customers to order. The first of five fully electric cars to be launched by the Swedish company over the next five years, the XC40 Recharge Pure Electric P…
Fully Charged Video: Top 10 Affordable Electric Cars in 2020
One of the most often quoted barriers to getting an electric car is that they are too expensive. However, with more and more coming to market, the price of electric vehicles continues to drop. Fully Charged’s Robert Llewellyn invites you to a round-up …
PSA confirms 8 year/100,000-mile roadside assistance plan on all new electric and plug-in hybrid models
Groupe PSA has extended its roadside assistance plan on new full electric and plug-in hybrid vehiclesto eight years or 100,000 miles, in line with the vehicle battery warranty, for added customer assurance. The cover is available on the latest generati…
AMTE Power and Britishvolt to build UK’s first battery GigaPlant
AMTE Power and Britishvolt announced plans to to build the UK’s first full cycle battery cell GigaPlant, servicing the automotive and energy storage markets. Both parties have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) focussed on each other`s compleme…
