The last date to buy a new petrol, diesel or hybrid car in the UK will be brought forward from 2040 to 2035 The change comes simply because 2040 would be too late if the UK wants to achieve its target of emitting virtually zero carbon by 2050. Simple mathsRead More →
An all-electric ferry capable of carrying roughly 30 vehicles and 200 passengers has completed its maiden voyage The e-ferry, Ellen, crossed waters between the ports of Soby and Fynshav in the south of Denmark. The ship is powered by a battery system with a capacity of 4.3 megawatt hours. TheRead More →
Sales of alternative powered cars goes into reverse gear Sales of alternative powered cars in the UK have fallen. The car sales decline of new cars dropped by 4.9% in June from the year before. The premature removal of subsidies coupled with the car industry woes is of concern. UKRead More →
New electric vehicles will have to emit a noise under a new EU directive as of Monday 1st. July 2019 The AVAS – ‘acoustic vehicle alert system’ must sound when reversing or travelling below 12mph on all new four wheel vehicles. Pedestrian safety is the key to this directive asRead More →