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On test: Renault Clio E-Tech hybrid - EV Fleet World
WEBWhen I drove the Renault Clio E-Tech hybrid at the launch, I came away impressed so, when offered the opportunity to spend more time with the car, I wasn’t going to turn it down. The Clio has a real presence on the road, the family face becoming more and more common as each new model from the French brand breaks cover.
Government must act now to stabilise used EV values, says BVRLA
WEBSep 13, 2024 · The Government must take action now to avoid further volatility in used electric vehicle values, the BVRLA has warned. BVRLA chief executive Gerry Keaney launching the campaign in the House of Lords. Used EV values have fallen 50% over the last 24 months, and the UK’s vehicle rental and …
Electric vehicles written off less than ICE, Cap HPI data shows
WEB5 days ago · Electric vehicles are written off at less than half the rate of petrol and diesel vehicles, a new study from Cap HPI reveals. The analysis, which examines data from 2015 to August 2024, found 0.9% of EVs under five years old were written off, compared to 1.89% of petrol and diesel vehicles. A similar gap remains at one-year-old, where the ...
BYD targets last-mile fleets with E-Vali electric LCV
WEB5 days ago · Unveiled at IAA Transportation in Hanover, the new models include the E-Vali electric LCV aimed at last-mile and courier delivery services. The E-Transit rival will be available in 3.5-tonne and 4.25-tonne versions, and features the brand’s Blade Battery technology already used in its passenger cars. The 80.64kWh pack in the E-Vali will ...
Older lampposts get green light for charging points
WEB4 days ago · UK Power Networks studies have shown that 5kW charge points can be safely installed on older lampposts. UK Power Networks, the distribution network operator for London, the South and East of England, has revised its guidance to give the green light to use lampposts to power up. A series of studies undertaken by …
Virgin Media O2 unveils first van in upcoming all-electric fleet
WEBVirgin Media O2 has placed an initial order for 280 Vauxhall e-Vivaros as a first step towards moving its 4,300-strong fleet to EVs by 2030. Unveiled to coincide with Transport Day at COP26 in Glasgow, it’s part of an initial order of 280 Vauxhall e-Vivaros that will be joined by other fully electric vans as soon as possible.
Case for EVs revealed in whole-life cost comparison - EV Fleet World
WEBIts analysis reveals that a BMW 330e SE Pro, which has a list price of £39,975, will cost £20,874 in WLCs over three years/60,00 miles with a monthly BiK cost of £156. However, CBVC warned that when modelling plug-in hybrids, forecast fuel economy is substantially higher than real-life figures. Manners continued: “When advising clients ...
Hydrogen-powered Toyota Hilux pickup enters testing phase
WEBToyota’s project to develop a hydrogen fuel cell Hilux pick-up has stepped up a gear with the start of vehicle testing and evaluations. A total of 10 prototype vehicles, powered by Toyota’s fuel cell electric technology and producing no tailpipe emissions, have now been built by Toyota Motor Manufacturing UK and will undergo demonstrations.
Investigating the import of Chinese EVs to the UK: A case for the …
WEBAccording to recent reports, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) estimates Chinese-owned brands currently account for 10% of the UK’s new EV market but this could be due to grow as Chinese EVs costing as little as £8,000 may become available in the UK. The European Commission has already launched an anti-subsidy ...