Will global oil demand peak by 2030? Is peak oil demand the new peak oil supply? Many trends now point in the direction of this remarkable possibility: In December the nations of the world agreed unanimously in Paris to leave most of the world fossil fuels in the ground. Oil demand has been declining in
Sales of vehicles eligible for the UK Government’s Plug-in Car Grant (PiGC) have started the year strongly, taking 1.3 per cent of the overall market – the joint second highest market share ever. This is according to figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) today (Thursday 4th February). There have been
Vehicle leasing providers are encouraging those looking at plug-in hybrid vehicles to place their order as soon as possible to make the most of the current UK Government Plug-in Car Grant (PiCG) scheme. With the grant system set for a shake-up from Tuesday 1st March 2016, there are only a few weeks left to get
This is becoming a perennial topic here on TreeHugger. The Guardian reports that eight UK cities are being awarded funds to provide major electric vehicle (EV) perks in an effort to increase adoption. Those perks will include a solar-powered charger at a York park-and-ride, free parking in Bristol and Milton Keynes, as well as bus
Electric car drivers will be allowed to travel in bus lanes as part of plans to boost usage of low-emission vehicles in England. Free parking spaces for plug-in car owners and streetlight charging points are also set to be introduced. The government awarded cash to four areas which successfully bid for a share of £40m
Mitsubishi did it again – their Outlander PHEV was the best selling plug-in electric car in Europe for 2015, just like it was in 2014. Mitsubishi stated that 30,873 Outlander PHEV (up 55% year-over-year) were sold in 2015, which is some 59% of all Outlander sales in Europe. The conventional version accounted for just 41%
Four UK cities have been awarded funds from a £40 million government project today (Monday 25th January) as the Go Ultra Low City Scheme has been launched to encourage the uptake of plug-in cars. Bristol, London, Milton Keynes and Nottingham each successfully bid for a share of the funds, with new technology and policies set
Car buyers wanting to purchase a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) should be aware that some OTR prices may increase from 01 March 2016 due to new grant levels coming into effect in the new financial year. The prices changes are due to forthcoming changes to the Plug-in Car (and Van) Grants (PiCG). From 01
Growth in popularity of electric cars is akin to the spread of the internet in the 1990s, minister claims Electric cars are on track to become as ubiquitous as the internet, the transport minister has said, claiming plug-in vehicle technology was reaching a “tipping point”. Andrew Jones, the roads minister, said sales of ultra-low emissions
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,
