The all-electric Automobili Pininfarina’s 1,900 hp Battista hypercar has arrived in London. The stunning Pininfarina Battista makes its UK debut as the city launches its latest battle against pollution through its Ultra Low Emissions Zone (ULEZ). But t…
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Lack Of Understanding A Deterrent To Electric Car Buying
Motorists say it takes them three months to understand EVs as well as conventional cars. Consumers are shying away from electric vehicles because they don’t fully understand the cars and the technology they use. That’s the conclusion of a new survey by WhatCar?, which looked at consumer attitudes to electric vehicles (EVs) as they move down the car-buying process. […]
Land Rover Installs World’s Most Remote Charging Point
Nature and a charging station right out there in the massive clearing Land Rover recently installed the UK’s most remote charging point on Scotland’s Isle of Skye, which could become extremely handy as it’s 15 miles from the nearest road. Thanks to the new installation, travelers will be able to take quick mid-adventure top-up charges, […]
Major EV charging site created by Arval in Swindon
A significant new electric vehicle charging site is to open next month at the headquarters of vehicle leasing and fleet management company, Arval. At its Windmill Hill Business Park offices, 43 EV charging points will be available to Arval employees al…
UK: Education is the biggest hurdle for EV uptake
A recent survey in the UK suggests that slow growth in electric car sales is significantly due to lack of knowledge and the expense: 53% of respondents did not know that an electric car can be charged from a domestic socket, and respondents of all age groups considered electric cars “expensive”. With regards to electromobility and […]
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BMW Mini to remain in Britain no matter the Brexit
BMW says it will still start production of the electric Mini model in the UK later this year as planned despite the insecurity surrounding Brexit. The German carmaking giant had made plans way ahead, and production chief Oliver Zipse seemed unfazed even with the prospect of a no-deal Brexit. Zipse wet on record saying that […]
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Demand drives used values for small electric vehicles
Demand for small used electric vehicles is soaring with some models rising in value. Experts at automotive data company cap hpi say some owners could buy an electric car, run it for 12 months and make a profit on it when sold. A combination of factors …
First UK order for the electric PEUGEOT e-208 placed on the same day as its public debut
Car buyers usually wait until they can drive a new model before signing on the dotted line but one PEUGEOT customer couldn’t even wait to see the all-new e-208 before placing a deposit. On the same day the all-new PEUGEOT e-208 made its public world de…
UK: Coventry opens centre for propulsion systems
In the English city of Coventry, development service provider FEV and Coventry University have opened the Centre for Advanced Low-Carbon Propulsion Systems (C-ALPS), a state-of-the-art development centre for clean propulsion technologies. The C-ALPS is the result of a collaboration between the two partners to combine academic and practical expertise for the development of the next […]
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Hyundai NEXO priced at £65,995 in the UK
Hyundai Motor UK has announced UK pricing for NEXO, the company’s 2nd generation hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle. The Hyundai NEXO fuel-cell SUV is now available to order directly from Hyundai Motor UK, priced at £65,995 after the government plug-i…
