Electric Vehicles

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The real cost of owning a vehicle

Research by GAP insurance provider ALA Insurance found that in 2016, the annual cost of owning and running a vehicle was £6,500.

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£1bn to supercharge electric van and truck sales

Businesses will be able to tap into £1 billion to help make the switch from petrol and diesel vans and trucks to electric vehicles.

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Turning point as new EVs become cheaper than petrol cars

Since the 2030 ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles was announced, there have been a variety of drives to encourage people to switch.

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Top five cars for PHVs in 2026

Here’s our top five cars for PHVs in 2026!

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Will demand for diesel really dry up by 2035?

Experts predict that falling demand for diesel vehicles will see diesel completely dry up at the pumps by the end of the 2030s.

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The postcodes driving changes in demand for EVs

People’s attitudes towards buying an EV vary depending on where they live.

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Better choice could drive up electric van sales by 50%

Ongoing improvements in technology are expected to accelerate sales of electric vans this year, as well as driving down costs.

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Businesses need to be in driving seat for EV switch

Companies that take charge of their EV transition are the ones that have a clear vision of their destination and how to reach it.

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Oldest taxi business is still driving change after 145 years

As taxi operators tackle the huge task of switching their fleet to electric vehicles, Patons has created a special partnership with GPG to help make the transition go more smoothly.

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Energy specialist’s simple solution to expand EV charging network

Energy specialist RenEnergy believes using solar power to help charge EVs could save millions of pounds a year and is calling on motorway services to install solar car ports above their parking spaces.

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More HGV fleets are steering towards electric trucks

As fleets begin the process of phasing out diesel HGVs, the change in direction for sales is starting to accelerate.

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Budget brings changes and worries for taxi industry

The Budget has introduced two major changes for the taxi industry, with VAT being added to fares booked through ride-hailing apps and EV drivers being charged for every mile they drive.