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Motorist EV prejudice holding back growth survey suggests

3 November 2020

Motorists are holding back from buying an EV as a result of views based on actually outdated facts, a survey has suggested. Rivervale asked drivers… Read More

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No deal would drain EV future says SMMT

22 October 2020

The prospect of an EV future for garages could be killed off by a no deal Brexit, as the resulting trade tariffs would all-but negate… Read More

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Did you EVA? Dealer scheme to drive up EV uptake reopens

13 October 2020

While many independent garages are still working on their EV capabilities, car dealers that are able to work on EVs are again receiving the Electric… Read More

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Total buys London’s largest EV charging network

30 September 2020

Total has bought London’s largest electric vehicle charge points network.Through the acquisition of ‘Blue Point London’ from the Bolloré Group, Total is taking over the… Read More

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EVs: Drivers want to try before they buy

11 September 2020

70% of drivers would prefer to lease an EV in order to get used to the technology before buying one outright, according to a new… Read More

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Tipping point for ‘EVolution’ revealed by study

9 September 2020

Garages looking to decide when to take the plunge with EVs may want to consider the results of a new study from Castrol that has… Read More

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World EV day: Consumers hone in on the range says three-year study

9 September 2020

Today (Wednesday 9 September) is World EV Day, and to coincide with it, the results of a three-year long project looking at how people will… Read More

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Cool idea: MAHLE launches EV/hybrid thermal management guide

8 September 2020

MAHLE Aftermarket UK has launched a new guide for technicians on thermal management in EVs and hybrids. The document looks at the importance of hybrid… Read More

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IMI TechSafe Group grows

13 July 2020

The IMI’s TechSafe Sector Advisory Group has expanded.While training on electric vehicles is not yet regulated by government, employers are liable if untrained employees are… Read More

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Put a coin in the meter: EV charging costs worldwide revealed

29 June 2020

The cost of charging an electric vehicle in the UK at present puts the country just within the top 10 most expensive places worldwide, but… Read More