Electric Cars Could Last Much Longer Than You Think
Rather than having a shorter lifespan than internal combustion engines, EV batteries are lasting way longer than expected, surprising even the automakers themselves. EVs are practically worthless secondhand, because the huge batteries will need expensive replacement after a few years. At
Electric cars make up one in four sold in November
One in four cars sold in the UK last month was electric, according to industry figures, but new registrations were driven by steep discounting. Electric car sales grew in November for the 11th consecutive month, according to the Society of
Latest data shows reality of EV running cost savings compared to petrol
Figures from CrowdCharge show annual cost savings of up to almost £1,000 for fuelling EVs using V2G compared to petrol vehicles The average cost of charging an electric vehicle (EV) at home is around half of the £1,205 yearly cost
‘Not just a box mover’: Segen distributing green skills
Due to the relative infancy of the green energy sector, there is a shortage of green skills training available and, while the net zero target promises to open a new job market, a green skills shortage threatens the energy transition.
All-electric MINI Countryman: why it’s better than ever
Offering more space, and enhanced performance, range and charging, here are all the ways in which MINI’s all-electric SUV is even more amped-up The MINI Countryman has quickly become a cornerstone of the modern MINI range. Defying the convention that
Fossil fuel generation hits record low
New data has shown that the volume of UK electricity generated from fossil fuels has reached its lowest-ever recorded level. The latest Drax Electric Insights report, which covers the third quarter of 2024, revealed that electricity generation from fossil
GivEnergy: helping people unlock huge savings on their energy bills
Rising energy bills are never far from making headlines. But the suggested solutions are frustratingly short-term for billpayers. A government energy bill discount might (just) keep your home running cheaply for a winter. But where’s the long-term protection from constant
What do new reliability regulations mean for charge point operators?
The UK Government’s Public Charge Point Regulations 2023 came into effect yesterday (24 November) holding chargepoint operators (CPOs) to a new standard of compliance. The measures are intended to improve customer experience, answering the assertation made by those reluctant to
Four electric vehicle trends that will help you transition to net zero
Technology and legislation evolves rapidly in the developing electric vehicle sector. We highlight four potential changes which will impact fleets: 1 Battery health 2 Battery chemistry 3 Plug-and-charge 4 Wireless charging 1 Battery health Calls are continuing from the
