EV and hybrids
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Market Insight 31 OctPoliticians under pressure to ensure safety of technicians working on electric and hybrid cars
MPs and members of the House of Lords are being put under pressure to ensure the safety of technicians working on electric and hybrid cars by motor industry professional body, the Institute of the Motor Industry.
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Market Insight 30 OctMotorists support tougher anti-pollution measures - but say government is unfairly targeting diesels
The majority of motorists support tougher measures to reduce pollution from vehicles in areas of poor air quality.
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Technology 26 Oct96% of electric vehicle owners dissatisfied with UK charge points
The majority of electric vehicle owners are dissatisfied with the ‘lack’ of UK charge points, according to a survey which found 96% had reservations about EV infrastructure.
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Supplier News 20 Oct
Aston Barclay gets EV-ready with charge point installations
Aston Barclay has made itself EV-ready with the installation of twin electric vehicle chargers across its network.
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Car Dealer News 18 OctGeely bypasses 'traditional' dealers again with Polestar sales
Geely Holdings will once again bypass “traditional” car dealerships when the Polestar brand enters the UK in 2019.
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Market Insight 16 OctUK electric and plug-in car growth reaches quarterly high
UK plug-in car registrations have achieved their highest ever three-month run with 7,794 registrations in September taking the quarterly total to 12,932.
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People News 16 OctBrace of sales managers help Renault dealers embrace EV fleet sales
A brace of EV sales managers have been appointed by Renault UK in a bid to help its UK dealers embrace sales of zero emission vehicles among corporate customers.
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Market Insight 13 Oct
Oxford plans to phase in ban of diesel and petrol vehicles after 2020
EV dealers near Oxford have an opportunity for growth as councillors have proposed a ‘zero emission zone’ in Oxford city centre.
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Car Dealer News 6 OctRay Chapman Motors highlight workshop risks with defibrillator investment
North Yorkshire-based Ray Chapman Motors has invested in two defibrillator machines for its Malton and York showrooms to safeguard its technicians and members of the public.
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Market Insight 4 OctCharging infrastructure must align with EV technology, says RAC Foundation
The practicalities of ‘filling up’ electric cars could limit the mass-market appeal of ultra-green vehicles, according to a report by the RAC Foundation.
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Technology 3 OctAM survey: One in three dealers has no EV-trained technicians
While franchised dealers hope investment and training requirements will deter independents, AM’s survey suggests most workshops are unprepared for boom in AFVs.
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Market Insight 29 Sep42% of motorists show preference to hydrogen over electric
New survey results have shown that 42% of motorists would buy a hydrogen car over electric.
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Manufacturer 28 SepMazda and Toyota form alliance to fast-track EV development
Toyota and Mazda have formed a strategic partnership to facilitate the development of electric vehicles alongside the Denso Corporation.
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Manufacturer 27 Sep
Dyson to enter electric car market in 2020
Sir James Dyson, the entrepreneur who revolutionised the vacuum cleaner, plans to launch an electric car in 2020.
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Technology 20 SepVehicle to Grid charging equipment is launched with prices starting at £8,000
DriveElectric has launched Vehicle to Grid (V2G) charging equipment, priced at £8,000, allowing owners to balance the electricity grid and be rewarded.
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Opinion 18 SepEven the most electrifying PR is still not news
Most car manufacturers have been going down the electric route for years. That they get such attention for announcing it is good PR, not good news.
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Car Dealer News 14 SepVertu hosts opening event as Hyundai Bristol 'goes green' with refurb
Vertu has extended the opening hours at its Bristol Hyundai showroom to 10pm as it celebrates the completion of a £330,000 refurbishment and the appointment of a new branch manager.
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Manufacturer 12 SepVolkswagen reveals electric intentions at 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show
The Volkswagen Group has announced plans to offer its entire 300 model range with the option of an electric or hybrid drivetrain by 2030 as its set out its “Roadmap E” plan at the Frankfurt Motor Show.
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Market Insight 12 SepOnline searches for ‘Tesla Model 3’ increase by 345% in July
Hitwise has reported results that online searches for Tesla Model 3 soared by 345% in July, making it the most talked about EV on the market.
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Car Dealer News 11 SepEV will fail due to ‘serious lack of infrastructure’, IMI warns Government
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has urged Government to invest as much in EV skills as charging infrastructure.
