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NFDA responds to EV charging consultation

The National Franchised Dealers Association has responded to a government consultation around developing public EV charging infrastructure. The government launched the consultation around the £1bn Rapid Charging Fund (RCF) in […]

Drivers still not converted to EV option

Around two-thirds of non-EV drivers have no immediate plans to switch to an electric car. A recent survey conducted by Refused Car Finance found that consumers considered EVs to be […]

SYNETIQ celebrates gold in green initiative

SYNETIQ, an IAA company, has been awarded Gold Carbon Literate Organisation (CLO) status from the Carbon Literacy Project. The Carbon Literacy Project training course involves learning about greenhouse gases and […]

EV report calls for ‘urgent action’

A House of Lords Committee has published a new electric car report that calls for “urgent changes” if the UK is to meet its net zero emissions targets. The Environment […]

GKN Automotive expands sustainability role

Global leader in drive systems GKN Automotive has expanded the role of chief communications and sustainability officer Dr Clare Wyatt to include the global human resources function. She will take […]

EVs break the million mark

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders has announced that the one millionth electric car was sold in the UK in January. The new car market grew 8.2% last month, […]

LEVC unveils L380 MPV

LEVC has started production of its L380 Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV), the first of a new range of fully electric models. The model is underpinned by the state-of-the-art EV platform – […]

IMI identifies key skill drivers

A new report from the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has identified the top 10 drivers for skills in the UK automotive sector. Driving Auto Forwards says the highest […]

ZEV mandate introduced into law

The new ZEV mandate has come into law today in England, Wales and Scotland. It requires all new cars and vans to be zero emission by 2035. For 2024, 22% […]

Drivers ‘warm to Chinese EVs’

Drivers considering an EV for their next car purchase has risen sharply in a year, with most stating they would not be put off of by Chinese models. Research undertaken […]

NFDA calls on government to support EV growth

The Franchised Dealers Association has urged the government to invest further in the future of electric vehicles after figures have revealed a cooling of recent demand. Sue Robinson, chief executive, […]