Nissan is celebrating a decade-long history of the all-electric Leaf, which hit the streets in late 2010 becoming the world’s first mass-market electric vehicle. The milestone anniversary has caused the company to take a moment to reflect upon the impact that the modest electric hatch has had upon the transition to zero emissions transport, as
The number of public electric vehicle charging points in the UK increased by 18% in 2020, according to the latest data from the Department for Transport (DfT). The Electric Vehicle Charging Device statistics for October 2020 also shows a 7% increase in available chargers in Q3 2020 alone. Of the 19,487 public chargers now available
Bringing in a 2030 ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles could create 32,000 new jobs and increase GDP by 0.2%, equivalent to £4.2 billion. This is according to a new report written by Cambridge Econometrics, supported by Element Energy and on behalf of Greenpeace. The report used the Department for Transport’s
Images of a Tesla Model 3 being used as a New York City taxi cab, complete with the fleet’s iconic yellow paint scheme, have started making the rounds online. The vehicle, which was sighted in Manhattan near a Tesla store, signifies what could very well be an upcoming shift towards sustainability for NYC’s taxi fleet.
THE current car market is starting to fill up with electric vehicles, as different manufacturers bring their own models into production. With governments across the world, including in Scotland, incentivising EVs – and bringing into force more stringent emissions regulations for diesel and petrol-powered cars – it’s little wonder why more and more car makers
Does a 30-mile all-electric range make this compact SUV a more attractive option? Renault isn’t shy about its role in the growing electrification of the motor industry. In fact, it’s downright boastful about being one of the first major manufacturers to offer a fully electric car in the shape of the Zoe, which it launched
Sales of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) continued to outperform 2019 in October, jumping 195% year-on-year. This is despite overall sales of cars dropping 1.6% in the month, according to figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The SMMT attributed this largely to the Welsh firebreak lockdown, which it said subdued demand. However,
The running costs for the Vauxhall Vivaro-e are as low as you can get, but it’s a winner here because it couples that with all-round practicality and great driving manners… WINNER: Best Electric Van Vauxhall Vivaro-e Priced from £27,028 Range 143-205 miles CO2 emissions 0g/km Load space 5.3-6.1m3 Payload 1002-1226kg Power 136bhp Torque 192lb ft
With record sales of multiple models, and strong general demand for plug-ins, the market is booming. September was an exceptional month for passenger plug-in electric car sales in Europe, even taking into consideration the strong growth in previous months. Sales went through the roof, reaching a new all-time record number of registrations – 160,059 (up
Exercise bikes to charge EVs at GRIDSERVE’s Braintree Electric Forecourt
Exercise bikes are to help power electric vehicle (EV) charging at GRIDSERVE’s first Electric Forecourt in Braintree. The company has partnered SA Green Fitness and SportsArt to offer the solution, which uses G576U Upright Cycles. The energy produced from pedaling using these cycles is to contribute to the power grid for charging the vehicles at
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