In the midst of a climate crisis, the EV began to gain traction This was another year of bleak climate news. Record heat waves baked the Pacific Northwest. Wildfires raged in California, Oregon, Washington and neighboring states. Tropical cyclones rapidly intensified in the Pacific Ocean. And devastating flash floods inundated Western Europe and China. Human-caused climate change is
Electric Nissan Ariya goes on sale in the UK as Nissan finally delivers a new EV to market
The new electric Nissan Ariya goes on sale in the UK from £43k, as Nissan finally delivers a new EV to the market, 12 years after the Nissan LEAF arrived. Nissan has become synonymous with EVs ever since the electric Nissan LEAF arrived back in 2009, but despite that early lead in electric cars it’s failed
New long-range MG 5 EV on sale now from £26,495
The MG 5 EV can now be specified with a larger 61.1kWh battery pack, which boosts the estate’s maximum range to 250 miles MG has launched a new, long-range version of the MG 5 EV. It’s available to order now, with prices starting from £26,495 including the government’s £2,500 plug-in car grant. It’s powered by
Vauxhall Corsa-e 2021 review
Vauxhall’s popular Corsa is now available as an EV, but is it worth choosing? Introduction The Vauxhall Corsa has played a hugely important part in the automotive scene for almost 30 years, offering affordable, practical and fun motoring to the masses. Now in its fifth generation, it’s just as popular as it’s ever been, currently
The Mobility House completes first grid-friendly second-life car battery storage system in France
A consortium led by The Mobility House has installed its first storage facility comprising both used and new Renault ZOE batteries in France, thus growing the network of such storage facilities in Europe. The premiere was made possible by Munich-based company The Mobility House, which specializes in the use of second-life batteries and vehicle-to-grid applications.
SSE introduces Renault Zoe Van E-Tech 100 percent electric to its commercial vehicle fleet
SSE, one of the UK’s leading utility providers, has identified the Renault Zoe Van as being the ideal vehicle to help with the electrification of its commercial vehicle fleet and contribute to the company’s commitment to have ‘net zero’ carbon emissions by 2050 at the latest. SSE has introduced four Zoes into its commercial vehicle
Misinformation is preventing consumer EV uptake
The perceived high cost of electric vehicle (EV) charging is a key barrier to EV uptake, according to research conducted by energyhelpline.com. According to the survey, almost two-thirds of consumers believe that EVs cost up to £50 to fully charge at home, this is despite analysis showing that they cost between just £6 and £17
How much does it cost to tax an electric car?
Owning an electric car brings quite a lot of benefits, including zero emissions, low running costs and the ability to stick your foot down for eye-opening acceleration without the usual histrionics. Better still, an EV will save you even more money in tax — be it as a personal vehicle or a company car. Read
A Complete Guide To Electric Cars
Introduction: Get Charged Up! As time goes on, electric cars become more popular. There are an increasing number of brands from Jaguar to BMW to Audi that are making their own electric cars, and they’re becoming easier to access for the general public. There are a lot of benefits to buying an electric car –
EDF launches its cheapest EV tariff under GoElectric umbrella
EDF has launched its cheapest electric vehicle (EV) tariff to date to help make it easier and cheaper for drivers to switch. The zero carbon GoElectric 35 tariff offers an off-peak rate of 4.5p/Kwh, which EDF is claiming to be the cheapest on the market. For this tariff, off peak is classified as 12am-5am daily.