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Emissions down across Europe
- April 28, 2021
- Posted by: Louise Cooke
- Category: Industry News
Vehicle emissions across 21 countries in Europe reduced by 12% last year compared to 2019. According to data from JATO Dynamics, the volume weighted average CO2 emissions (was 106.7 g/km last year. This drop can be attributed to tougher government regulations such as the enforcement of WLTP fuel economy rules and a shift in consumer attitudes in favour of electric vehicles. Registrations of pure electric [...] -
LEVC expands European footprint
- April 23, 2021
- Posted by: Louise Cooke
- Category: Industry News
LEVC is growing its international footprint by appointing a new dealer partner in Poland. Based in Warsaw, Poznan and Szczecin, the Polish Electric Vehicle Company (PEVC) will provide full sales and after sales support for LEVC’s electric TX taxi, TX Shuttle and new electric van, VN5. Joerg Hofmann, CEO of LEVC, said:“Our launch into the [...] -
Nearly a third of drivers considering EV switch
- April 23, 2021
- Posted by: Louise Cooke
- Category: Industry News
Interest in electric cars has never been higher with nearly a third of car buyers saying they would consider going electric when they next buy a car. This is according to a survey of more than 2,000 car owners by car leasing comparison website LeaseLoco, which found 31% expected to switch to EVs in the [...] -
Chinese tech firm joins EV race
- April 6, 2021
- Posted by: Louise Cooke
- Category: Industry News
Chinese phone maker Xiaomi has announced a £7.3bn investment into EVs over the next 10 years. Xiaomi, the world’s third largest smartphone maker behind Apple and Samsung, will set up a wholly-owned subsidiary with an initial investment of about £1.1bn, with the company’s chief executive Lei Jun heading up the new venture. The company has [...] -
UK car market back to growth
- April 6, 2021
- Posted by: Louise Cooke
- Category: Industry News
The UK new car market grew for the first time since August 2020, fuelled by record BEV levels, with 29,280 more units registered during March compared to the same month last year. This is according to figures published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). However, for the sector to return to its pre-pandemic [...]