In the Autumn Budget back in November, Rachel Reeves announced a new charge on electric vehicle excise duty of up to at 3p per mile. The Chancellor said this would double road maintenance funding, and offer a further £200 million for new public charging charging points — but has the not so positive side
One of the main considerations when deciding to switch to an EV is whether or not you can conveniently charge it at home. Different EVs charge at different speeds, and some charging stations have varying abilities (not to mention prices). The EV market is growing rapidly with sales up by nearly 24 per cent
Equipped with 3.8m² custom solar‑panel system using high efficiency photovoltaic cells that convert sunlight directly into DC power Real‑world testing shows up to 14.3 miles additional range on a bright sunny day Concept demonstrates Nissan’s innovation towards acarbon‑neutral future through next‑generation clean‑energy technology As we celebrate Clean Energy Day, Nissan unveils a solar‑powered Ariya
Tina and John were able to keep their freezer going, run lights and wi-fi, charge their phones and even get some ironing done A couple used their car to power their house during blackouts caused by recent storms. Tina Griffin and her husband John were stuck when a severe storm knocked out the power
In the transportation space, people often say an EV is “just a battery on wheels”. Usually that means that whether you stack a bus or a truck on top, it is all the same. But let us take it one step further. The familiar shape tricks us into thinking of them as only cars,
Here's how a new Government initiative could make charging your car even easier. The UK Government has announced new plans to make charging electric cars at home easier and cheaper, especially for renters and those without driveways. Under the proposals, drivers could soon install home chargers more easily, avoiding complicated planning rules and saving
InstaVolt, the UK’s largest public ultra-rapid EV charging network, is set to begin construction on Monday on the country’s first ever motorway services featuring on-site battery storage directly connected to its chargers. The revolutionary project at Welcome Break Corley Services is located between Junctions 3 and 3A on the M6. It will mark a
It generates 500W when fully extended and can add 1,864 miles of driving range annually. As we've seen with Toyota's Prius Prime, putting a solar panel on a car's roof is a nifty idea but can only gain you a few free miles a day due to the limited size. With a new prototype
All Tesla vehicles are now capable of bidirectional charging (V2X) thanks to an impressive Powerwall competitor, Sigenergy, which can include a universal bidirectional DC charger. V2X, or bidirectional charging, is becoming a fairly common feature for electric vehicles. Whether it’s in a reasonably low capacity to power tools and other equipment on the go
Octopus Energy has partnered with Uber to install free electric vehicle chargers at the homes of 1,000 Uber drivers across the UK. The move is expected to save drivers a total of nearly £ 1 million, with each individual saving more than £700 a year on charging costs. To qualify, drivers need to sign