Dogs are more relaxed in electric cars than diesel cars, new research claims. Online vehicle marketplace CarGurus partnered with the University of Lincoln on the new study, which looked at the effects on dogs of travelling in a diesel car versus an electric vehicle (EV). The two-day investigation used 20 …
Read More »UK’s most picturesque electric car charging locations
These stunning images capture some of the most picturesque electric vehicle charging points in the country, from rolling hills to the British seaside. The 10 photographs bring to life the unique spots where drivers can stop off to top up their car batteries. Among the stunning locations is a charging …
Read More »Best used electric cars for under £10,000
Electric vehicles (EVs) are more popular than ever with May seeing an 18.7% increase in the number of new pure electric vehicles registered, according to the SMMT. For motorists looking for a used electric vehicle, vehicle valuation experts at HPI have selected five of the best EVs to buy for …
Read More »UPS leads the charge with these cute electric vans
Logistics giant UPS is teaming up with UK technology firm ARRIVAL to trial a fleet of 35 electric delivery vehicles in London and Paris. Looking like something out of a sci-fi movie, the lightweight, zero emission vans will have a range of 150 miles. They will also come equipped with …
Read More »Drivers already worried about 2040 petrol and diesel ban
A fifth of UK motorists are already concerned about the financial impact of the Government’s plan to ban sales of new diesel and petrol cars by 2040, a new survey claims. AA Cars questioned more than 18,500 drivers and found that 21% are worried that their petrol or diesel vehicle …
Read More »Used electric car best buys named
Growth in demand for electric vehicles (EVs) is charging ahead which means that it’s also a good time to consider buying second-hand. The UK market for alternatively fuelled vehicles (AFVs) saw a record market share of 4.4% in June with more than 10,700 hitting the roads – a rise of …
Read More »The struggle to debunk electric car myths
Car manufacturers are facing an uphill struggle to convince Brits to go electric, claims new research. A survey for leading karting company TeamSport revealed that there’s still an issue about separating fact from fiction when it comes to electric cars. For instance, half of drivers (50%) think electric cars are …
Read More »Volvo’s bold plan to go all electric
Every Volvo launched from 2019 will have an electric motor, it’s been announced. Håkan Samuelsson, President and Chief Executive of Volvo Cars, made the historic pledge, placing electrification at the core of the Chinese-owned company’s future business. For Volvo, it marks the end of an era of cars that have …
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