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Transition to Electric Cars is going to shake the industry to the ground

Interesting report from Reuters showcases what we have been saying for some time. The transition to electric mobility will put 75,000 engine and gearbox manufacturing jobs at risk, according to a study commissioned by German automakers and trade unions. The auto industry accounts for 840,000 jobs in Germany, of which 210,000 have to do with […]

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Norway leads the world in EV market share

EV News, Sales and marketing

More than half of new Norway car sales now full electric or hybrid Sales of electric and hybrid cars exceeded half of new registrations in Norway in 2017, a record aided by generous subsidies that extended the Nordic nation’s lead in a shift from fossil-fuel engines to Electric power. Pure electric cars and hybrids, which

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EV sales and stats for 2017 to date

EV News, Sales and marketing

Growing sales of EV globally Recent EV report from JATO sheds light ton EV sales. The adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) has accelerated as policymakers across the globe pass regulations to reduce emissions of air pollutants, according to the latest analysis by JATO Dynamics. 2017 represents a turning point in the adoption of electric cars,

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Drivers get hit again with new VED tax and misleading fuel consumption data

Battery, EV News, Features, Sales and marketing

Good old honest John has once again shown how bad many of the stated MPG claims are. Drivers are facing a new cost-of-motoring crisis, with the new VED (road tax) system and misleading fuel economy figures adding more than £1000 to the long-term running costs of Britain’s best-selling cars, according to new research from HonestJohn.co.uk.

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Tesla test drives

EV News, Sales and marketing, Tesla / 1 Comment

Tesla Events Our friends at Tesla are bringing the Model X and Model S to a number on Road Shows around the country. With locations around the country including Surrey this is a good time to check out the new Model X in Right Hand Drive and experience the Auto Pilot feature. See Booking Page at Tesla

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EV sales data for 2016

EV News, Sales and marketing

The EAFO have just released sales data for 2016. EAFO you say, well they are the European Alternative Fuels Observatory based of course in Brussels that count registrations and provided data on electric, hydrogen and natural gas vehicles and fuel. Best selling all electric car in Europe 2016 – The Renault Zoe Second best selling

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RENAULT-NISSAN ALLIANCE EXTENDS ELECTRIC VEHICLE SALES

EV News, Mitsubshi, Nissan Leaf, Sales and marketing

Latest data in from the Renault-Nissan and now Mitsubshi Alliance (Alliance) shows they shifted just under 10 Million vehicles in 2016. 2016 Sales Total 9,961,37 Total EV 94,265 From the Press Release: The Alliance delivered significant growth in 2016, with global sales of 9.96 million vehicles. The car group also reinforced its leadership in zero-emission vehicles

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UK Car market hits new high levels and EVs take record share

EV News, Sales and marketing

The number of new cars registered in the UK hit a 12-year high in January, with electric vehicles taking a record share of the market, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The industry body had warned of a slowdown in the motor trade in 2017 because of the impact of the weak pound,

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Nissan set to expand EV range of cars

Nissan Leaf, Sales and marketing

Nissan plans electric sports car and crossover vehicle An article in this weeks Auto Express includes an interview with Nissan Senior vice-president Shiro Nakamura who acknowledged that a new modular platform currently under development will be able to adopt conventional and alternative powertrains – and that this will be key to Nissan’s plan to broaden its EV line-up.

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Top Plug In Hybrid Cars in the UK

Audi, Mitsubshi, Porsche, Sales and marketing

The UK hybrid market has become increasingly popular of the last few years as the automotive industry has collectively sought to reduce its carbon footprint and appease the tree huggers. Hybrid vehicles are not just a hipster-fad, they’re now a genuinely effective way of saving some money each while also helping the environment. Plug In

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