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UK Government makes small investment in the future of hydrogen powered EVs

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Seven years from now, it won’t be possible to buy a new petrol or diesel car if you are a consumer. The deadline for ending the same of fossil-fuelled commercial vehicles is 2040 right now, but that could be pulled back in to as early as 2035.

While it’s certainly possible to run 26-ton trucks on batteries, having an alternative plan seems prudent to Business Secretary Grant Shapps – and he’s authorised an investment of £15 million from the Government’s Advanced Propulsion Centre into HVS (Hydrogen Vehicle Systems).

Hydrogen could be a good option for certain transport modes – as long as its Green Hydrogen and not Blue, Grey, Brown, Black or any other colour option that indicates that it has been made by the petrochemical industry.

In its ideal form, hydrogen is generated through pollution-free/renewable sources and is used to poser electric motors in lorries, boats and other vehicles.

When it comes to recharging batteries, right now, the UK has 60,000 connectors running off 37,000 devices in 22,000 locations across the UK.

For hydrogen, there are less than 20.

The challenge for infrastructure alone is going to be immense – especially when you factor in just how explosive hydrogen can be and the fact that it is stored in containers that are pressurised up to 10,000 psi. If you have been near a car tyre when it blows at less than 50 psi, you’ll understand what a challenge ‘pressurised hydrogen’ could present.

Still, the possibility of emission-free 40 ton lorries moving goods around the country with electric motors powered by green hydrogen – is actually very appealing.

Ian Constance, Chief Executive at the APC, told WhichEV, “Supporting vital research and development in the UK, now more than ever, provides an opportunity to invest in transport decarbonisation as well as boost growth in the automotive sector”.

The Government-funded test will start with a 5.5 ton proof of concept before expanding out to larger vehicles.

The implications for fleet managers could be massive. More options coming through should improve choice and flexibility.

Read more here over at WhichEV.

Automakers told they can cut material emissions by 60% by 2040

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By WhichEV

Electric vehicles are easier to design, easier to make and easier to maintain. However, they have forced every major car company to reconsider their manufacturing processes and supply chains – because of the new technologies being developed and used.

Across the whole of the automotive sector, 30% of the world’s pollution emissions are created. That’s something that car makers are addressing as they prepare for the manufacturing processes of tomorrow.

The move to electricity takes care of a lot of the emissions from fuel oils, but what about the manufacturing process itself?

Specialist consultancy Bain & Company, help major organisations ‘think differently’ about the markets in which they operate and to give fresh consideration to how they do business at all. Bain & Company call this new way of thinking an ‘insurgent mindset’ and they have been helping companies reinvent themselves since 1973.

A new analysis by Bain & Company shows that the European automotive sector could reduce emissions associated with materials used to produce vehicles, by up to 60% before 2040.

Read the full story over at WhichEV…

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Global EV sales up 60% in 2022

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Based in Sweden, EV Volumes is an organisation focused solely on the shipment of vehicles with electric motors across the globe.

They pull together over 130 sources – cross referencing where possible – to try and build the most accurate picture possible of how the evolution toward carbon neutral transport is going.

In Europe, against a backdrop where overall vehicle registrations are down by more than 15%, electric vehicles have grown by almost 10% – making the region the second biggest in the world, behind China.

The companies experiencing the largest growth rates in EV sales include:-

  • Geely (inc Volvo and Polestar) at 334%
  • BYD at 320%
  • Hyundai at 86%
  • Tesla at 46%
  • Stellantis (Citroen, Peugeot, Fiat, Vauxhall etc) at 42%

Here in the UK, fully electric cars (BEV) increased by 23% in October – compared to the same month last year.

Overall UK BEV sales are up more than 38% (compared to the same 10 month period in 2021), with almost 200,000 shipped so far

Click here to read the full story over at WhichEV.

Jaguar moves to launch its own network of high speed chargers

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Despite only having one battery electric vehicle in the market with the I-Pace, Jaguar is nailing its colours to the mast with the announcement of a new partnership with Plugsurfing to give Jaguar drivers access to a virtual network of 300,000 charging points across 27 countries.

Pay-as-you-go won’t have a monthly Tarif associated with it – but you will pay a higher charge at the point when you need it. The Gold and Platinum plans will cost £4.26 and £8.50 respectively with an increasing package of benefits.
Jaguar drivers with a Platinum package can expect decent deals at Osprey, Ionity and other major charger providers.

The WhichEV Review: MG4 EV 2022

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By James Morris, WhichEV

Despite demand for diesel shrinking at rates close to 50% year on year, while demand for battery electric vehicles grows by close to 60%, one thing has plagued EVs has been ‘affordability at the point of purchase’

Largely, this has been down to battery tech, but the number of manufacturers competing for the buyer’s money, is also a factor

Looking at the publicly available data up to the start of August 2022, there were around 140 EV models on offer in the UK – with a further 36 products planned for the near future

One of those that has just launched is the brand new MG4 EV, with very attractive external styling and a full range of driver-comfort features

In a world where the average price of a new EV in the UK is just over £52,000 – the MG4 starts at a very respectable £26,000

The average WLTP range of EVs on offer today is 210 miles – so the 280 mile maximum range of the MG4 makes it stand out and it is able to pick up charge at the rate of 135kW from a public DC charger

What really makes this car stand out is the lease price

Without too much effort, you can see business leases starting at just £210 per month + vat:-

https://www.britanniacarleasing.co.uk/car-leasing/mg-motor-uk/mg4-hatchback/mg4-ev-hatch-5dr-elec-51kwh-125kw-170ps-se-5dr-auto-311094-1248050000?source=WhichEV

From a Fleet Manager’s perspective, that makes the MG4 a highly viable option when transitioning your employees to the new fuel technology

You can read/watch the full review on WhichEV here…   https://www.whichev.net/2022/08/26/mg4-ev-2022-review/

Everything you need to know about installing EV chargers at your workplace

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Installing a consumer charger is a relatively simple business. Contacting your local Distribution Network Operator (DNO) for an authorisation code, getting a qualified electrician in for the install and testing and then using your new home charger is really straightforward. However, doing the same thing for a commercial premises can be rather more complicated.

While at the recent opening of the new Osprey super hub at the Paisley Pear pub in Brackley, we met up with Adam Miller (CCO) from ESPUG, and he’s an expert at helping business customers get the charging set-up they need.

While most homes will have a 7kW charger installed, the Osprey Super Hub on Marston’s property is able to deliver 100kW to eight EVs at the same time, and up to 150kW to a few if others are less utilised. That needs physical space, access rights, grid capacity and a commercially viable point of connection – and it can be a complex process.

In this article, the experts at WhichEV will help you navigate the task with minimum fuss…

All your EV questions answered by WhichEV

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The editorial team over at WhichEV have built a monthly audience of more than 1.2 million readers and they are in regular contact with their community across a range of social media platforms. As the number of electric vehicles in the UK approaches the 1million mark – with pure electric making up half of that number – more and more people are asking questions.

WhichEV has launched a new section on its site, called EV Answers. Twelve articles have already gone live with over 20 more due to go live in the coming weeks.

What kind of questions are answered?  Well, the section covers things like a detailed installation of a charger and all that entails, information about how long it will take to charge, where you can get accurate data (you can trust) about climate change and whether the National Grid can cope with the nation moving to EVs.

The team are also keen to hear any suggestions you may have, so please feel free to email their editor using james@whichev.net if you’d like a particular questions answered.

Read more here: https://www.whichev.net/category/ev-answers/

Charging your EV at home: Everything you need to know

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By WhichEV
As the pace picks up in the (r)evolution from fossil fuel to electric vehicles, one question get asked more than any other: How can I charge my EV?
Commercial haulage operations will almost certainly need to have full charging stations installed at their key bases. This is something that companies like Renault Volvo and DAF will build into a complete quote for electrifying your company’s transportation system.
For travelling sales people and executives, a lot of the time they will be able to charge at home overnight but – when they are out and about – they may need to be part of a charging network like Juice from Octopus. That will allow them to get the best rates across thousands of different charging points (including very high speed chargers from Osprey etc) while helping your accounts team to stay in control of costs and the processing of expenses.
Whether you are charging for a personal or business vehicle the principles remain the same and you can find out more in this article…

With the Government pushing the UK ever closer to an electric future, can the grid cope?

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By Pulkit Malhotra, WhichEV

The short answer is yes – but there are some factors at play in that reply.

The obvious things include the way we light our homes and buildings.

When we were kids, it was normal to have 60w bulbs around the house and 100w in the kitchen/other areas where more light was needed.

Then we went through the low energy/halogen phase – and now have 5-10w LEDs that are bright enough to make you squint.

Similarly, on the roads, the massive sodium street lights of yesterday have been replaced with daylight-bright LED – further reducing load.

Upshot?

Compared to the UK’s peak demand in 2005 – we are now down around 20% on that figure.

PLUS: Most EVs will be charged (most of the time) overnight, when rates are cheaper.

Click here to read the full story.