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.
While franchised dealers hope investment and training requirements will deter independents, AM’s survey suggests most workshops are unprepared for boom in AFVs.
New survey results have shown that 42% of motorists would buy a hydrogen car over electric.
Toyota and Mazda have formed a strategic partnership to facilitate the development of electric vehicles alongside the Denso Corporation.
Sir James Dyson, the entrepreneur who revolutionised the vacuum cleaner, plans to launch an electric car in 2020.
DriveElectric has launched Vehicle to Grid (V2G) charging equipment, priced at £8,000, allowing owners to balance the electricity grid and be rewarded.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has urged Government to invest as much in EV skills as charging infrastructure.
Jaguar Land Rover has committed to offering an electric element to the drivetrain of all model lines launched after 2020 - but will continue to offer diesel and petrol variants.
Nissan has revealed the new Leaf with increased range and improved technology.
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Motorists are set to make the shift to EVs over the next decade but just 3% are considering the move in the next six months, according to new research.
The growth of electric and hybrid vehicles is set to fundamentally change the bodyshop landscape, according to Graham O’Neill, the CEO of ACIS.
By Oly Richmond chief executive of Servicing Stop
Citroen’s C Zero hatchback emerged as the EV with the lowest cost of ownership when it topped a table compiled by Cap HPI to help consumers measure the impact of a shift to EVs.
Tesla has delivered the first batch of its entry-level Model 3s but the company is facing considerable production challenges to meet consumer demand.
If manufacturers or the government echo the 2009 scrappage scheme to get diesel cars off the road, the 2040 ban on new diesel sales could be a boon for the UK car industry and for investment.
