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Tips To Boost The Range Of Your EV Range
John
15/12/2023
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Despite the capability of some of the latest electric cars to travel over 300 miles between charges, the persistent concern of "range anxiety" remains a challenge for many EV owners. Juggling attention between the road and the battery level can be stressful, and nobody wants to face the inconvenience of being stranded with a dead battery.Fortunately, there are practical strategies to maximise the mileage per charge and even surpass the rated distance of an EV. Here are ten straightforward tips t...
Do EVs lack efficiency on motorways?
10/12/2023
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All vehicles operate most efficiently when driven at a constant pace, whether they are hybrid, combustion, or battery-powered. While electric automobiles can regenerate power when braking, heavy acceleration consumes a significant amount of fuel and electricity. However, even driving at a steady speed on a motorway can quickly deplete the range of your electric car if approached incorrectly. So, the key to saving battery energy when driving your EV is to tread lightly on the right foot. Using an...
What Is The Lifespan Of An EV Battery?
03/12/2023
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One of the contested issues about electric vehicles is how long the battery will last. This concern can often dissuade drivers from considering the purchase of a new or used EV. This article aims to help you understand how an EV battery can degrade and how, as EV owners, we can extend the life of a battery.First, let's examine manufacturer warranties. For instance, the warranty on the battery of a Tesla Model S or Model X is for eight years or one hundred fifty thousand kilometers, whichever occ...
Watford Gap Planning An Electric Charging Hub
28/11/2023
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According to new plans, the iconic Watford Gap services in Northamptonshire is going to be demolished, making way for a modern stopover tailored to the needs of today's road users. This includes an EV charging hub capable of accommodating up to 150 electric vehicles at a time.Watford Gap motorway services on the M1 is one of the oldest in Britain, having opened for business on the same day as the M1 in 1959. The term “North of Watford Gap” commonly refers to it as being an unofficial dividing li...
Delayed Petrol Ban Unlikely To Effect EV Rollout
19/11/2023
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The British government's decision to delay the ban on the sale of new fossil fuel cars has sparked frustration among environmentalists and automakers. However, the delay in the UK's ban is unlikely to alter the trajectory of electric vehicle adoption.While the announcement raised concerns among automakers about potential disruptions to supply systems and investment uncertainties, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak justified the five-year postponement until 2035 as a measure to address the cost of liv...
Vauxhall Plan Entry-Level EV For £22K
11/11/2023
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To encourage the take-up of EV’s, Vauxhall is planning to introduce one of the most affordable compact electric cars available, with a target price of just £22,000. To encourage consumers to switch to EVs, many drivers in the UK have been citing affordability as one of the main barriers of EV adoption. Since the bulk of electric vehicles now on the market cost more than £30,000, auto-makers are striving to inttroduce lower cost models. Currently, Vauxhall offers the Corsa-e, Mokka-e, and Astra E...
New Regulations Improve EV Charging
28/10/2023
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EV drivers will benefit from easier and more reliable public charging due to new regulations passed on October 23rd.. The new regulations will ensure that prices across charging points are transparent and easy to compare and that a large proportion of new public chargepoints have contactless payment options.Providers will also be required to open up their data, so drivers can easily find an available chargepoint that meets their needs. It will open up data for apps, online maps and in-vehicle so...
£600M UK investment for Mini EV
21/10/2023
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BMW has announced investment plans of £600 million in the production of two electric vehicles at its UK Mini factory in Oxford. The investment is planned from 2026 and aims to support 4,000 jobs in the UK automobile sector and facilitate the plan for the Oxford plant to only manufacture electric vehicles by 2030.The MINI Cooper and the new MINI Aceman compact crossover will be produced at the Oxford plant, the BMW Group has confirmed after a period of uncertainty. Beginning in 2026, production w...
Birmingham’s New EV GigaHubTM
14/10/2023
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The EV Network and BP Pulse have announced the largest public EV charging point in the UK. Situated at the UK's top live events venue, right at the centre of the country's highway system, the largest public EV charging hub in the UK has officially opened on 7th september 2023 at the NEC Campus in the West Midlands. How do I find the GigahubTM?
The GigahubTM is 2.4 miles from junction 7A of the M6 and less than a mile away from junction 6 of the M42 and is accessible accessible via the major NEC...
Nissan Commits To EVs Only By 2030
10/10/2023
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Despite the government decision to postpone the UK ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles, Nissan has vowed to "press ahead" with its ambition to sell solely electric vehicles in Europe by 2030. As Nissan unveils new EV designs in London, the Japanese automaker announced that by the end of the decade, all new vehicles will be totally electric in Europe, expanding to its current range that includes the Nissan Ariya, Nissan Leaf and and Nissan NV200.When the Prime Minister announced a U...