Report Updates Facts On EV Driving

I WAS talking to a friend recently about his recent car purchase in which he changed his diesel Porsche Macan for a petrol version. I asked him if he considered going electric, seeing he lives in London and rarely drives more than 100 miles in one go. His resistance to this was based entirely on…

ByHugh PoulterNovember 10, 20210Comments

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AFP Launches Electric Vehicle Hub With Support From Nissan

A NEW electric vehicle (EV) hub, designed to support fleet operators through the process of fleet electrification, has been added to the Association of Fleet Professionals’ (AFP) website. Supported by Nissan, the AFP EV hub features a range of specially-created resources. These include: a list of frequently-asked questions about EV operation; upcoming AFP events covering…

ByRalph MortonOctober 18, 20210Comments

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Tesla Model Y – order yours now

THE eagerly awaited Tesla Model Y is now available to order in the UK, with the pure-electric crossover boasting a range of up to 315 miles on a charge, and a seven-seater option. Set to compete against the likes of the Volkswagen ID.4, Skoda Enyaq iV, and Ford Mustang Mach E, the Model Y is…

ByNick SharpeOctober 18, 20210Comments

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Driver training essential for electrifying fleets says Lightfoot

SYSTEMS must be put in place for businesses bringing electric vehicles into their fleets, or else risk their EVs becoming “unworkable”, according to driver training specialists Lightfoot. Failure to implement training to minimum standards, tailored to electric vehicle drivers, could render many EVs not fit for purpose and impractical for business use according to Lightfoot CEO…

ByNick SharpeOctober 12, 20210Comments

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Tesla Model 3 Tops September Best-Sellers As EVs Reach Highest Ever Market Share

THE executive Tesla Model 3 topped the sales charts in November, according to the registration figures from industry body SMMT. It also coincided with battery electric vehicles reaching the highest ever market share: 32,721 zero emission models took to the road in September, representing a market share of 15.2%. While electric cars flourished, thanks to…

ByRalph MortonOctober 5, 20210Comments

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New K:Port Sustainable EV Charging Hubs Unveiled

A NEW and beautifully designed electric car charging hub has been unveiled by its architects Hewitt Studios LLP. Called K:Port Mobility Hubs, and available in London and Portishead, the light and airy canopies have been designed to inspire and enable the sustainable electrification of transport. The designers say that K:Port is a low-carbon, multi-modal transport solution. It…

ByRalph MortonSeptember 29, 20210Comments