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Despite a turbulent few years for the car industry, the situation for both manufacturers and buyers is slowly returning to relative normality. Lead times on new vehicle orders are typically down to a few months (rather than over a year for some cars ba…
Komatsu has revealed details of a new all-electric excavator which will be available for purchase in Japanese and European markets in the coming months.
The 13-ton class PC138E-11 will be equipped with a 225-kWh lithium-ion battery for long hours of op…
The chances of an electric vehicle (EV) breakdown being caused by running out of power has reached a record low, figures suggest.
Just 2.3% of the EV callouts the AA received in the year to the end of October were due to batteries having limited or no …
Verdict – Is the Vauxhall Corsa Electric a good car?
The Vauxhall Corsa[1] Electric is an accomplished entry into the EV market but it’s a shame Vauxhall – a brand known for its value – couldn’t make it less expensive. Even the closely related Peugeot…
Iceland has hit the headlines once again in recent months after significant seismic activity, earthquakes and the eruption on the Reykjanes peninsula in the southwest of the country on December 18.
The Icelandic Met Office continues to issue fresh warn…
A substance from outer space combined with new inverter technology can bring a major boost in EV efficiency, says Ian Foley, managing director of Equipmake.
It might only naturally occur beyond our solar system, but stardust – otherwise known as silico…
An icy road clinging to the remote, windswept mountains of Iceland’s northwest peninsula seems like a good place to talk about range anxiety. The sun is rapidly sinking towards the horizon, we’re several hours’ drive away from the nearest town and the …
The Westminster Government’s technology and decarbonisation minister Anthony Browne, who will visit an EV charging hub installed by bp pulse in central London on Wednesday, said: “Alongside us having spent more than £2 billion in the transition to elec…
Mark Williamson BEAMA
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In this CPD, BEAMA explores the business opportunities and technical requirements involved in creating the national electric vehicle charging infrastructure. By Mark Williamson.
There are currently aroun…
It’s impossible not to see the appeal of a sports or supersaloon. They combine the practicality, usability and in most cases ubiquity of a family car with the engaging handling and firecracker powertrains of much more interesting machines.
This makes …