2015 proved to be an interesting year for energy and climate issues both globally and in the UK. Will 2016 hold more of the same? Forecasting is a dangerous business, but here are six predictions you should keep an eye on. 1) The showdown on oil prices between Saudi Arabia and the US will intensify,
The UK government’s initiatives for the ‘electrification’ of the country’s roads appear to be paying off, with the news that plug-in electric vehicle (EV) registrations reached a record high in 2015, as 28,188 new ultra-low emission vehicles (ULEVs) were licensed, which is more than the past five years’ totals rolled into one. The switch to
The UK saw record sales of plug-in cars last year. According analysis by the government and the Go Ultra Low campaign, which is backed by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, as well as leading companies in the industry, plug-in sales for 2015 exceeded the total for 2010 to 2014 combined. In all, 28,188
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The past twelve months have been exciting for many reasons, from new EV model releases to exciting events such as our #FollowTheSuitcase competition; but for us, the highlight has to be seeing a record number of plug-in vehicles on the road. Last year over 28,000 electric cars were registered across the country. That’s more than
More than 3,000 plug-in cars were sold during December 2015, taking 1.7 per cent of new car sales in the UK, representing a record breaking month for green cars. The sales mix is the highest ever seen in the UK and is a significant step forward on the previous best of 1.3 per cent seen
The popularity of more sustainable transport among Milton Keynes residents continues to grow, boosted by record numbers of plug-in electric car sales in the run up to Christmas. That’s according to Westcroft based dealership, Brayley Renault, which reported more than 30 sales of the 100 per cent electric Renault ZOE in December alone, a record
Evolt has recorded a record year for its Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging business – 12 months that has seen a significant increase in sales and market share in an increasingly competitive commercial charging landscape. The company, which began installing some of its first single commercial chargers more than five years ago, has since grown to become
Renault leading electric vehicle market in Europe
In 2015, Renault was the best performing brand in EV sales in Europe Renault’s EV sales rose 49 per cent to 23,086 units in 2015, with a 23.6 per cent market share ZOE is the best-selling all-electric car in Europe Kangoo Z.E. is the best-selling all-electric LCV in Europe Renault is the best performing brand
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