London boroughs to increase parking charges for diesel vehicles
(REPOST: Autovista Group)
Continental considering European move for solid state EV battery development
(REPOST: Autovista Group)The company is specifically interested in the development and production of solid state batteries, which when married with an electric vehicle (EV) will produce a longer range than conventional lithium ion batteries. This would give the EV market a boost, with many consumers wary of investing in the technology due to concerns about
Nissan offers €500 return guarantee in the event of diesel driving bans
(REPOST: Autovista Group)In Germany, Nissan is offering buyers of the diesel versions of its X-Trail and Qashqai SUVs a ‘city centre guarantee.’
Clearing the air from the National Air Quality Conference
(REPOST: Business Car Manager) The November budget didn’t amount to a whole hill of beans for the air quality people, however the Chancellor of the Exchequer’s decision to make RDE Step 2 (not due until 2020-21) the new standard for diesels puts an end to squabbling over Euro 6, and this was hailed as a
Renault ZOE 22kWh from £184.87 PCM
For those considering a used electric car, Fuel Included can now offer its customers a used Renault Zoe 22kWh with a £500 deposit contiribution and two free services.
Arctic permafrost thawing faster than ever, US climate study finds
(REPOST: The Guardian)
French study reveals positives of electric vehicle uptake in the country
(REPOST: Autovista Group)
Solar homes to be able to trade energy across Northern Powergrid network under new project
(REPOST: Solar Power Portal)The distribution network operator (DNO) unveiled the three year project in London this morning (28 November) which will result in a Customer-Led Distribution System.
Porsche details its electric vehicle plans with belief that EU CO2 targets can be met
(REPOST: Autovista Group)Porsche is aiming to beat the European Union’s new CO2 rules with plans to ensure at least half its sales by 2025 come from electric vehicles (EVs).
Shell joins manufacturer backed pan-European fast-charging point venture
(REPOST: Autovista)The venture features BMW, Daimler, Ford and Volkswagen (VW) Group through its Audi and Porsche brands. The group is based in Munich and is led by CEO Michael Hajesch, with a growing number of employees, set to number 50 by the start of 2018. Ionity aims to make long-distance journeys for EVs easier, increasing