Contracthireacar.com customers are reducing their reliance on diesel models faster than expected, says the leasing company. It carried out analysis of its own risk fleet following the research published by Arval for its 2016 Corporate Vehicle Observatory Barometer, which points to a 5% overall reduction in UK fleets’ use of diesel by 2021. Arval’s study
Several nations have enacted strict fuel economy standards but, for the most part, they have not required automakers to sell electric cars. In the U.S., only the state of California has a zero-emission vehicle mandate that puts such a requirement on carmakers. Yet even without mandates, automakers may soon be forced to sell large numbers
Adoption of electric vehicles will not be gradual, because the factors required to unlock demand for them are in place In 2015, about one in every 150 cars sold in the U.S. had a plug and a battery. But mass adoption of electric vehicles is coming, and much sooner than most people realize. In part,
The BMW i3 goes to be repaired
After a bit of a delay our i3 has finally been collected to go for repair, following the recent accident. Today we watched as it was driven away. Hopefully we will see it again soon, and it will be returned to its former glory.