The WhichEV View: Volta Trucks signals ambition with new Service Hub in London
By WhichEV Volta Trucks, the all-electric commercial vehicle manufacturer and services provider, has celebrated the official opening of its innovative Truck as a Service Hub in Tottenham, London. The event was attended by controversial Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan as well as Tottenham MP Rt. Hon. David Lammy, industry leaders, key customers, and stakeholders. Situated […]
THE WHICHEV VIEW: Global EV market penetration heading to 15%
By WhichEV IDC is reporting that the number of EVs in use across world is heading toward the 12 million mark, while around 1 in 4 of the EVs sold are in Europe. BYD, Tesla and SAIC represent over 36% of the EVs sold globally (their share of the huge Chinese market is over 53%). […]
The WhichEV View: Stellantis urges UK Government to renegotiate Brexit
By WhichEV In a startling development, Stellantis, one of the largest automakers globally, has warned the UK government that parts of its car industry could be lost unless the Brexit deal is renegotiated. The company, known for producing brands like Vauxhall, Peugeot, Citroen, and Fiat, had previously committed to manufacturing electric vehicles (EVs) in the […]
THE WHICHEV VIEW: Solar panels – The next big leap forward for EVs?
We all know that the smaller, lighter, cheaper electric vehicles will kickstart a transportation revolution. But what about the cost of refuelling? Various crises around the world has meant a massive jump in the cost of all forms of energy. But the sun continues to shine, its power is free and available – and the […]
How much will solar and batteries play a part in your company’s future?
By WhichEV We all know that electricity prices come down by up to 75% at night, but few of us have suitable storage set up to take advantage of those rates. But what about during the day? One solution is to ‘go solar’. Until recently, that would have meant a HUGE surface of your building needing […]
Connected Kerb plans 10,000 new EV charge points
By WhichEV Connected Kerb’s new partnership with Surrey County Council will see up to £60m invested in public EV charge points, resulting in a 25% increase in availability across the UK. At the time this story was published, the UK had just shy of 39,000 public charge points across the country. Measured against that installed […]
What is the logical development from electric cars?
By WhichEV February saw 52% of the vehicles sold in the UK, supplied with an electric motor. Combining pure battery electric with the various hybrid options, creates the conditions for a tipping point where the move to electricity for cars has well and truly arrived. But what are we likely to see in the near […]
Luxury, performance EVs for 2023
By WhichEV While most of the fleet will be chosen to be comfortable, reliable and affordable – there will always be those who manage to get a larger allowance and who want something that stands out from the crowd. Last week, Silverstone based Lunaz Designs revealed a 1961 Bentley S2 Continental that has been completely […]
THE WHICH EV VIEW: What does the BritishVolt collapse mean for the UK’s EV sector?
Moving out of the EU was always going to create challenges for companies where the import/export of goods is key to their success. The collapse of BritishVolt has shone a spotlight on some of the more serious challenges, while also calling into question whether a more frugal approach to the initial development of the business, […]
Running an EV still much cheaper than petrol or diesel
By WhichEV Since the start of the war in Ukraine, the news has been full of stories about the huge increases in price for energy of all varieties. That has led to a splash of stories about how much the cost of charging an electric vehicles has sky-rocketed. But what is the reality? Mina has […]
