Electric Vehicles

Charging times and charger locations are two big obstacles to overcome when drivers consider making the switch to an electric vehicle.

Patons Insurance has combined the top five cost-cutting tips to help taxi drivers make savings.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.