There’s no questioning the fact that electric cars are the new ‘it’ thing, especially with major players like Tesla and Formula E in the scene. But this is also why recently the debates have been shifting more and more towards their environmental impact. There are definitely many challenges that need to be addressed before electric … Continue reading The Latest Challenges For Automotive Batteries
It is possible to unlock a 100 percent renewably powered grid — without any coal, nuclear or gas storage baseload — within the next several years. And any driver or homeowner could contribute to the solution by using electric vehicles (EVs) as mobile batteries that charge at one location when there’s a surge of renewable … Continue reading Could EVs Be the Secret to a 100% Renewable Grid?
There could be as many as 11 million electric vehicles on British roads by 2030 and 36 million by 2040, in what would be a major upheaval for the UK’s energy system. National Grid’s latest report on the future energy system overshoots the Government’s own targets which call for an end to petrol and diesel … Continue reading National Grid set to tackle electric vehicle boom with ‘smart charging’
Everything you need to know about EVs – and our top ten EV choices Over 67,000 alternatively-fuelled vehicles – including full electric, hybrid and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) cars – have been sold in the UK so far in 2017. Not bad for what’s still regarded as a niche market. Cars like the BMW i3, Nissan … Continue reading How to buy an electric vehicle
In January 2016, Milton Keynes was awarded Go Ultra Low City status alongside Bristol, London and Nottingham and secured multi-million pound investment from the UK Government. The cities and regions each received a share of £40 million funding by proposing innovative ideas to encourage drivers to choose an electric car. Milton Keynes Council received £9 … Continue reading Electric Car Heaven 4: Future Benefits
Vehicle-to-grid technology could help meet demand for electricity at peak times, with owners paid in money or free parking British businesses will be able to bid for £20m of government funding for undertaking research and trials of vehicle-to-grid technology, which officials believe holds “enormous potential” benefits for drivers and the energy system. The announcement comes … Continue reading UK to fund research into letting electric cars return power to grid
Plug in Hybrid options are beginning to cascade across the entire lineup of BMW’s core offerings. BMW designates these PHEVs as the iPerformance line with the marketing tag line; “Charging is optional, thrilling is not”. The X5-40e was the first to market in October 2015, then came the 330e in March of 2016, followed by … Continue reading BMW 530e iPerformance Test Drive
The innovative all-electric Dynamo Taxi, which has been developed in Coventry, is to be rolled out across the UK following its official launch. The taxi has been created by the Dynamo Motor Company – a division of ADV Manufacturing – in conjunction with Nissan – and was unveiled at the Private Hire & Taxi Exhibition … Continue reading All-Electric Taxi To Be Rolled Out Across The Uk
Volkswagen is beginning 2016 with victories in a brace of influential industry honours. Today (13 January) Volkswagen is receiving two trophies at the renowned What Car? Awards in London with success for both the Passat Estate GTE (Best Electric Car) and new Touran (Best MPV). Meanwhile, the Volkswagen up! takes a ‘price point’ honour in … Continue reading Volkswagen Awards Success – Passat GTE
What is it like to live with an electric car? Gareth Butterfield borrows a BMW i3 from Stratstone BMW in Derby to find out DAY ONE I’M sitting in the showroom at Stratstone BMW in Derby waiting to be “logged in” to a car. If this week isn’t going to give me a glimpse into … Continue reading Gareth Butterfield spends a week in the all-electric BMW i3