As you may have seen on the news, or heard through the grapevine, a shortage of semiconductor processing chips is impacting the automotive industry worldwide. This shortage is causing delays across the industry, with several leading manufacturers pausing production temporarily until the supply of semiconductors can meet production demands. Here is a rundown of all…
DetailsElectric shock IMAGE SOURCE,GETTY IMAGESImage caption, Ford is among the firms who have paused plans to expand EV production In the first quarter of next year the one millionth all-electric car will set-off on UK roads, according to Schmidt Automotive Research. That will make the UK the second market, after Germany to reach that landmark.…
DetailsDo you run an electric fleet? Here’s why your EVs need battery care. 7 August 2023 by Editorial Team In running a fleet with electric vehicles (EVs), you’re likely concerned about the health and performance of your EV batteries. The reason is clear and simple: Batteries can constitute up to 40% of an EV’s value—and battery performance…
DetailsThe Leics & Rutland Blood Bikers paid us a visit last week . We are supporting them this year in a number of ways operationally & financially . All the volunteers providing their time for free to support the NHS @LRBloodBikes
DetailsFriday 17th Feb is the date for our tenth annual charity fundraiser , this time on behalf of the Leicester Ukrainian Club to support the work they do with Ukrainian families, recently moved to the UK because of the conflict Tickets are on sale now at £20 each , so please support us if you…
DetailsBradford Clean Air Zone Following a series of delays into inner city emission policies, the Bradford Clean Air Zone (CAZ), is set to go ahead on Monday (26 September), despite misgivings on the impact to local businesses during a cost-of-living crisis. The zone will cover the area inside the city centre, and the Bradford outer…
DetailsA new study by Transport & Environment (T&E) has found that electric vans are on average 25% cheaper to run per kilometre than the average diesel model.Analysis by independent European cleaner transport campaign body T&E has shown that, as well as being better for the climate, electric vans (eLCVs) are cheaper overall than comparable diesel…
DetailsThe price of Brent crude – the global benchmark for prices – has fallen below $100 a barrel for the first time since the start of March. The RAC has said it is “vital” that fuel retailers start passing on falling wholesale prices to consumers. Petrol prices hit another record high on Monday, meaning it…
DetailsPetrol prices have hit 142.94p a litre, their highest level to date, according to the RAC motoring organisation. Fuel prices were last around this level in April 2012. It is now £15 more expensive to fill up an average family car than a year earlier, said the RAC, which called the new high a “dark…
DetailsHoward Cox, Founder of FairFuelUk said: “It looks like welcome spending on roads for motorists and hauliers, but there’s no hiding the huge tax gap of up to £80billion to fund the Chancellor’s ‘spending heavy’ plan. Something will have to give. We have been reliably told by Treasury sources that, UK’s drivers will be taking…
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