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Trial of Smart Street Lamps To Improve EV Charging
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29/09/2023
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The new Smart Infrastructure Pilots Programme (SIPP) developed by the UK government has allocated £1.3 million to six regions across the nation to support the testing of "smart street lamps", which will be upgraded to provide EV charging hubs and free public WiFi technology via 5G.The aim is to increase local connectivity to the EV charging infrastructure and wifi technology. Trials will take place in areas where access to EV charging may be challenging due to narrow residential streets, narrow ...
EV sales up 70% in August
20/09/2023
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In the UK, there were 85,657 new owner car registrations in August, a 24 percent rise over the same month last year. The total number of new registrations after the first eight months of 2023 was 1,179,298 (an increase of 20% from the previous year).Sales of plug-in electric vehicles are growing at a rate that is substantially higher than that of the general market, allowing EVs to noticeably increase their market share.According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), 23,844 n...
The New Hyundai Kona Electric
14/09/2023
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With a remarkable (WLTP) driving range of 319 miles, Hyundai has added a new all-electric Kona to their lineup.The new Hyundai KONA Electric "B-SUV" has a starting price of £34,995 and offers two battery options; standard (48 kWh) and long range (65 kWh). The 48 kWh battery is only offered with the Advance trim level and the 65 kWh battery is available in all trim levels.The new KONA has grown in size, which is certainly the biggest development. The new model has a wheelbase that is 60mm longer ...
ULEZ - What has changed?
06/09/2023
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The London Mayor, Sadiq Khan has declared his continued commitment to go forward with the citywide ULEZ plans despite strong oppsition. The goal is to address the city's escalating climate crisis and "bring clean air to 5 million more people." What is ULEZ? The Ultra-Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) is intended to reduce emissions and enhance air quality in Greater London. It was first implemented in 2019 and is applicable to motorbikes and cars. Vehicles that are subject to ULEZ charges are : Diesel ...
Tesla launches V4 Supercharger
30/08/2023
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Tesla has launched the first V4 Supercharger in Tottenham, London. The V4 rapid charger is designed to be used by all EV’s that have a CCS socket. This is great news for owners of non Tesla EVs who will soon be able to gain easier access to the large network of Tesla chargers available in the UK. The V4 Supercharger has a CCS connector and can be accessed without the Tesla app. The cable can be plugged into the vehicle and payment can be made by a contactless card, so it will be just the same a...
Servicing An EV
24/08/2023
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EV’s are growing in popularity across the UK as drivers move ahead of the impending ban on the sale of petrol and diesel vehicles in 2030 (UK). With this popularity comes change and mechanics and garages across the UK and beyond are retraining and offering services to accommodate the electric vehicle market.EVs typically cost less to maintain than petrol and diesel cars as they don't need components like spark plugs, belts, or transmissions that normally degrade with time. EV’s have less moving ...
Over 60% of EV Owners Would Pay To Reserve A Public Charging Point
16/08/2023
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The availability and accessibility of public charging is a source of frustration for UK EV drivers as demand for EV’s is outstripping the the number of charging points available. Add to this, reports from EV owners of poorly maintained infrastructure and problems with payment options, it is not surprising that 67% of respondents to a survey of over 1000 EV drivers are prepared to pay a premium to reserve a public charging bay to ensure they can power up their vehicles. Just over a quarter (27 pe...
EV Charging Point Law Aims To Improve Public Charging
08/08/2023
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The revised Public Charge Point Regulations 2023 were made public by the government in an effort to create a more secure future for electric cars (EV’s) in the UK.The new regulations, which were presented to Parliament on July 11th, plan to provide vehicles with access to highly effective and dependable public charging stations to improve the charging experience.The following are the priorities of the new regulations:More transparent pricing, an easier payment method, and round-the-clock custome...
SMMT Plans To Go “Full Throttle”
31/07/2023
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A new, ambitious plan by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) to safeguard the future of the EV industry has been laid out in the ambitious plan, Full Throttle: Driving UK Automotive Competitiveness'.The SMMT plan, lays out a number of ambitious policy recommendations for the remainder of this decade and the upcoming year, covering all crucial areas for the competitiveness of the automobile sector. The diversity of its businesses, innovation, engineering excellence, highly skill...
Jaguar Land Rover invest in EV Gigafactory in in the UK
26/07/2023
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Tata, the owner of Jaguar Land Rover, has confirmed that it intends to build its premier electric vehicle Gigafactory in the UK. 4,000 new jobs in the UK and thousands more throughout the supply chain are anticipated to be created by the new Somerset factory. Although Tata stated that it will invest £4 billion in the location, it is believed that the government is also giving subsidies totalling hundreds of millions of pounds. The facility is referred to as the UK automotive industry's most sign...