Originally published on EV Obsession. We’ve covered POD Point a handful of times, but I got to interview CEO and Founder Erik Fairbairn a few months ago and haven’t yet gotten around to writing up a story on that. Well, now’s the time. They are questions I’ve been asked on several occasions, from … [continued]
Originally published on EV Obsession. Nissan LEAF sales in the UK continued their fast rise last year — with 5,236 registrations of the popular electric vehicle being reported in 2015. That means that Nissan LEAF sales in the UK rose roughly 29% in 2015 — as compared to 2014’s sales … [continued]
Originally published on Sustainnovate. By Henry Lindon The electric vehicle market — which includes both all-electric (EV) and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) vehicles — in the UK has been surging over the last year, going by the most recent figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). These figures … [continued]
I know I just dropped a massive EV news roundup on you two days ago, but here’s more just from the past couple of days… Nissan LEAF #1 In Norway Again My trip to Florida for the EV Technology & Transportation Summit has delayed this report a bit, but I squeezed … [continued]
Originally published on EV Obsession. I finally got to test drive a Renault Zoe. Two years after trying out the Nissan Leaf, BMW i3, Volkswagen e-Up!, Smart Electric Drive, and Renault Twizy, I got my hands on the popular electric car that barely escaped my grasp a few times at … [continued]
As most of those reading this are probably already aware, the UK has in recent years offered a quite generous grant (of up to £5000) to those purchasing “low-emissions” vehicles. That grant system has proven itself quite effective during the time that it’s been operating (since 2011) in spurring the … [continued]
Originally published on EV Obsession. Last year, I was stumped how UK electric car sales could be so lame when the country offers such good incentives. Perhaps the issue was that no one knew about them, as sales have jumped through the roof this year. With over 14,000 electric cars … [continued]
Originally published on EV Obsession. Electric vehicle (EV) registrations in the UK between January and May of 2015 are already roughly equal to total EV registrations in 2014, based on the most recent figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Apparently, there have already been 11,842 ultra-low-emission … [continued]
Originally published on EV Obsession. Despite the Nissan LEAF’s apparently strong top position in the UK electric vehicle (EV) market, the Mitsubishi Outlander plug-in hybrid (PHEV) has managed to make significant gains since its release last year. As of the most recent figures (via RAC Foundation analysis of DVLA data), … [continued]
The UK government will be investing £43 million ($66 million) into the support of ultra-low-emission vehicles through 2020 — thereby supporting the buildout of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, as well as funding further research into electric car and electric bus technologies. Of that £43 million figure, £32 million ($49.2 million) … [continued]
