Good news on the roll-out of currently the best charging network Ecotricity is to install a rapid charging point at John O’Groats in Scotland within weeks, completing coverage on the iconic route from the northernmost point of the UK to Lands End in Cornwall. The point will become part of the Electric Highway, which includes
An interesting development – public charging points at fire stations. Presumably intended for visitors rather than passing members of the public? Chargemaster, one of the UK’s largest suppliers of electric vehicle charging equipment, has completed the installation of 156 charging points at 71 fire stations and five other Brigade sites across London. The charging points
CNET has recognised the Tesla Model S and the BMW i3, giving them the top two spots in its Top 5 Cars of 2015. Both vehicles are deserving of their rank. The Tesla Model S P85D redefines the electric car segment due to its sheer power and speed, while the i3 makes its mark by
Finally electric cars become aspirational! New research released today by Go Ultra Low has found that the majority of car buyers aspire to own high-tech, ultra-low emission electric vehicles to score social points over their neighbours and peers. According to Go Ultra Low, it is clear that many UK drivers aspire to the cost benefits,
A fair review of the Kia Soul EV from a ‘petrol sniffer‘… Day one: The Soul EV arrives at my office full, but not completely chock full, of electricity. It’s a pure electric car with no range extender back up and I’ve got a big journey tomorrow so I plug it in. The charging socket
Good news about the sales of electric cars (from 11 June) A record 9,000 new ultra low emission vehicles (ULEVs) were registered in the UK in the first quarter of 2015. The figures, published by the Department of Transport, represent a 366% year-on-year surge. The department said the increase was driven by more vehicles being
The Outlander PHEV continues its sales success in the market, according to the Daily Record. Mitsubishi have never been the most fashionable car firm – until now. Sales are up 133 per cent thanks to their Outlander plug-in SUV becoming an overnight success. The Outlander became the UK’s favourite plug-in vehicle in March this year,
A view on electric vehicles taking over – possibly a pessimistic one? What would the world look like if electric cars took the lead in market share by 2030? “Couldn’t happen,” you say? Consider the ramping up of some of the most basic items that have conquered the American market over the past century. Refrigerators
Steve Cropley has fun racing a Renault ZOE, from AutoCar SUNDAY AM – Can driving be brilliant and terrible at once? It certainly can, and here’s an example. Headed off to Prescott to run an electric Renault Zoe in the annual hillclimb for French marques, La Vie en Bleu. Plan was to compete on my
All-Electric ZOE takes off at TAG Farnborough Airport
TAG Farnborough Airport takes delivery of three 100% electric Renault ZOEs Cars will be used as airside staff shuttles ZOE will help the airport meet its sustainability and carbon footprint targets Europe’s leading business aviation airport has taken delivery of a fleet of three 100 percent electric Renaults ZOEs as part of its ongoing strategy
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