Electric Vehicles

IEA: Wind, solar and EVs help curb CO2 emissions but heat pump growth stutters

The International Energy Agency (IEA) has detailed in two new reports that a rise in the deployment of solar, wind and electric vehicles (EV) has helped soften the increase of carbon (CO2) emissions across 2023. In its newly published Clean Energy Market Monitor and CO2 Emissions Report studies, the reports showcase how the rise in both renewable and electrification

EVs drive UK new car market to 20-year high

In February, the UK’s new car market experienced its strongest performance in twenty years, witnessing a 14.0% rise in registrations to 84,886 units, with notable growth in electric vehicle uptake The UK’s automotive sector saw notable growth in February with a 14.0% increase in new car registrations, reaching 84,886 units, the highest since 2004, according

VW ID. Buzz first drive: a classic with an electric twist

The VW ID. Buzz gets a lot of attention where ever it goes. That's because the design of this fully-electric people carrier is striking; with its two-tone paintwork and rounded bug-like features, it looks an awful lot like the original Type 2 VW vans of the 60s. Yet, there's also something extremely modern about

Workplace EV Charge Points Being Installed By More Employers

Almost half (48%) of UK employers have already installed workplace EV charge points, while a third (32%) are planning to invest in charging infrastructure over the next 12 months, new research suggests. The study, by Drax Electric Vehicles, also revealed that the overwhelming majority (91%) with workplace EV charge points, plan to expand their infrastructure

Tusker fleet data reveals the truth about EV fires

Salary sacrifice specialist Tusker has analysed data from its fleet of more than 30,000 electric vehicles (EVs) to understand if there is any truth behind some of the commonly shared myths surrounding them. The Lloyds-owned business claims that misinformation is being spread widely on social media and even being published by national newspapers. One of the most

NHS Scotland welcomes first solar EV charging hub

Raigmore Hospital in Inverness has installed NHS Scotland’s first electric vehicle solar EV charging hub. The solar car park (SCP) said to be the “first of its kind to be operational in Scotland,” is dubbed Papilio3 and was installed by the EV chargepoint operator 3ti. It is made out of a recycled shipping container

EV Market Marks 1 Millionth BEV on UK Roads

The UK’s electric vehicle (EV) market has passed a new milestone by reaching over a million battery electric vehicles (BEV) on the roads, as researched by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). In January, the EV market grew by 8.2%, 142,876 new cars were registered, recording a year-on-year (YoY) uplift of 10,882 units,

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