EV and hybrids
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Manufacturer 17 JanRenault boosts electric range with two new vans
Renault has expanded its range of electric vans with the launch of new Kangoo ZE and Master ZE vehicles.
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Market Insight 9 JanCar ownership to halve within a decade, says KPMG
UK automotive executives expect that more than half of today’s car owners will not want to own a car in less than a decade - but 85% are unfazed by the prospect.
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Aftersales 4 JanEV threat to aftersales and workshop safety
The Institute of Motor Industry has repeated calls for new standards for EV technicians, stating that workshop injuries could result from charges that are “worse than being plugged into the electric chair.”
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Manufacturer 15 DecPSA chooses Pod Point as UK supplier of EV charging points for dealers and drivers
PSA Group has chosen Pod Point, manufacturer and supplier of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, as its recommended supplier in the UK.
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Car Dealer News 13 DecPolice go emissions-free with Wessex Garages
Wessex Garages has assisted its local constabulary in a bid to go green by providing the Avon and Somerset force with a brace of Nissan Leaf EVs.
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Opinion 1 DecJim Saker: Reports of the hybrid’s death have been greatly exaggerated
Many problems remain to be overcome before EV uptake is mainstream and the hybrid probably has more years left in it than many commentators think.
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Manufacturer 29 NovManufacturers' boost to EV charging network
BMW Group, Daimler AG, Ford Motor Company and Volkswagen Group have teamed up to boost EV use across Europe with the introduction of 400 new fast-charge points along major road routes.
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Manufacturer 21 NovVolkswagen updates e-Golf with real world 125-mile range
The new Volkswagen e-Golf has been unveiled in a world premiere at the Los Angeles Auto Show.
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Manufacturer 15 NovGallery: Jaguar to take on Tesla with I-Pace SUV
Jaguar’s forthcoming I-Pace SUV will take on Tesla with claims of a 300-mile range and a four second dash to 62mph.
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Market Insight 8 Nov
Call for more promotion of EVs within business
Almost 700,000 UK motorists would join the electric vehicle (EV) market, if given the chance by their employer, according to research at the Go Ultra Low ‘Future of the Car’ Summit.
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Manufacturer 7 NovToyota may turn to long-range EVs
Long-range electric vehicles look to be on the agenda for Toyota after an apparent change in company policy.
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Manufacturer 1 NovGallery: Renault reveals 250-mile Zoe EV line-up
Renault has revealed the pricing and specification of its new long-range Zoe EV hatchback – claiming a potential pure-electric range of 250 miles.
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Market Insight 17 OctHybrids 'likely to be a passing phase', says Glass’s
Improvements to the potential range of electric vehicles could soon consign the hybrid to the annals of automotive history, according to industry experts at Glass’s.
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Manufacturer 10 OctMitsubishi offers free 'Homecharge' point with Outlander PHEV
Mitsubishi Motors is offering its Outlander PHEV customers the chance to have an 'approved' Chargemaster Homecharge unit installed at their home for free.
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Dealer Management 10 OctMaximise your ‘green’ car sales
Most car brands offer at least one alternative fuel model, but dealers need to learn to sell them differently to traditional vehicles.
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Car Dealer News 3 OctWessex Garages beats national trend with EV sales surge
Wessex Garages’ 54% increase in the sale of ultra-low emission vehicles from quarter two to three is “testament to manufacturers”, according to managing director Keith Brock.
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Manufacturer 23 SepGallery: Smart EV range to debut at Paris Motor Show
Smart has said that its ‘perfect city car’ has ‘become a little more perfect’ with the introduction of a range-wide EV drivetrain set to make its debut at next week’s Paris Motor Show.
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Manufacturer 14 SepMitsubishi Outlander plug-in hybrid maintains position as most popular electric vehicle
The Mitsubishi Outlander plug-in hybrid continues to be the biggest seller in ultra-low carbon car and van market table with 21,708 of the vehicles licensed in the UK at the end of June 2016.
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Technology 14 SepElectric Nation project aims to prepare UK energy infrastructure for widespread EV usage
This week marks the launch of Electric Nation, a new project to understand the load put on the electricity infrastructure by clusters of electric vehicles.
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Manufacturer 9 SepUltra low emission vehicle sales rise 49%
The take up of Ultra Low Emission Vehicles (ULEVs) has increased by 49% in the last quarter, according to figures from the Department for Transport (DfT).
