The breadth of available EVs on the market continues to grow at a rapid pace, be it plug-in hybrid or fully electric. With some models having been around for a few years now, we have started to see a rise in the number of second hand EVs available. Electric cars have a reputation for being expensive, […]
An innovative new project is being explored right here in Scotland and it is the trial of Britain’s first wireless charging hub for light commercial vehicles. It is set to be installed at Herriot-Watt university which is just outside of Edinburgh. The City of Edinburgh Council have been awarded £1.6million in funding as part of […]
The 9th September marked the inaugural World EV Day, which celebrates the developments and breakthroughs in electric mobility and serves to highlight the need for change as well as what work is required to take it to the next level. The UK government used this day to announce plans to ‘turbocharge’ its commitment to improving air […]
We’ve all been there, sitting at the traffic lights, catch the eye of the car next to you: suddenly it’s an impromptu drag race. You may be forgiven for thinking that the person in the petrol or diesel vehicle will have the upper hand. You would be wrong. First, in general racing terminology, “quick” means […]
A new record has been set for the shortest charging time required to drive from John O’Groats to Land’s End. Travelling in a Tesla Model 3, three representatives from UK charity, Zero Carbon World, were able to go the distance with just one hour and 33 minutes charge time. This smashes the previous record set […]
What is way cooler than the almost two thousand brake horse power and even cooler than doing 0-60 in less than three seconds, is that fact that the first person in the world to drive the incredible Lotus Evija Hypercar was a woman – the only disappointment is that is wasn’t me (I’m working on […]
It is very clear that the UK government and UK private enterprise see a greener future as being vital to our society. The government’s Road to Zero campaign has inspired individuals and businesses alike to start to think about their emissions. However, despite many success stories and some very innovative projects, recent research has exposed […]
The rise of electric vehicles has to go hand in hand with the rise of EV charge points to make EVs convenient for the consumer. Not only do the charge point need to be in sufficient number to support people’s lifestyles but they also have to be able to charge quickly and efficiently. In 2020, […]
Land Rover is due to launch its first fully electric Range Rover which is predicted to be similar to the Jaguar XJ. Both were due to go on sale in late 2021, but this has now been pushed back due to Covid. The model has been developed to be the brand’s most road-focused model yet. […]
While grants are available from most developed countries which aim to bridge the gap between electric vehicles and their traditional fuel counterparts, these often only bring like-for-like vehicles in line with each other. However, given that comparable vehicles are usually mid-range brands like Audi and BMW, the price tag of EVs, even after grants, is […]