Germany could see materials shortages in push for EV market domination
(Repost: Autovista Group)
How To Charge Your Electric Vehicle (And Other Devices) When The Grid Is Down
(REPOST: Forbes)The aftermath of Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico has shown the devastating potential consequences of not having electricity for an extended period of time.
In the Year 2020 We Should All Be Driving EVs
(REPOST: Automobile)Maybe it’s because it’s a nice round number. Or because it’s the dawn of a new decade. Or the time of the next summer Olympics. Heck, maybe everyone just threw a dart at a calendar and hit it. But one thing’s for sure: The year 2020 is going to be electrifying. Get those powerplants
Electric cars already cheaper to own and run than petrol or diesel – study
(REPOST: The Guardian)
Chargemaster to install 150 charging points in Lancashire
(REPOST: Polar/Chargemaster)
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.
French study reveals positives of electric vehicle uptake in the country
(REPOST: Autovista Group)