BMW has announced investment plans of £600 million in the production of two electric vehicles at its UK Mini factory in Oxford.
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Birmingham’s New EV GigaHubTM
The EV Network and BP Pulse have announced the largest public EV charging point in the UK
Nissan Commits To EVs Only By 2030
Nissan has vowed to press ahead with its ambition to sell solely electric vehicles in Europe by 2030
Trial of Smart Street Lamps To Improve EV Charging
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.
EV sales up 70% in August
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.
The New Hyundai Kona Electric
With a remarkable (WLTP) driving range of 319 miles, Hyundai has added a new all-electric Kona to their lineup.
ULEZ – What has changed?
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.”
Tesla launches V4 Supercharger
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.
Servicing An EV vs ICE vehicles
The lower maintenance costs for electric vehicles compared to internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles is one of the cost benefits of an EV that is often overlooked.
Over 60% of EV Owners Would Pay To Reserve A Public Charging Point
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
EV Charging Point Law Aims To Improve Public Charging
The revised Public Charge Point Regulations 2023 aims to create a more secure future for electric cars (EV’s) in the UK.
SMMT Plans To Go “Full Throttle”
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’.