EV Downturn

There doesn’t seem to be much doubt about it now – the switchover to electric is faltering. The main motor industry trade body in the UK, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, recently reported that in November 2023, fewer pure electric cars were sold than in the same month the previous year. Sales were […]

STATE OF THE NATION

As the summer faded away, two big announcements gave us an indication of the way the switchover to EVs is going in the UK. First, BMW said that it would build the next generation of electric MINIs at its factory in Oxford. This may not seem like a big deal given that this plant is […]

Does hydrogen have a viable future in passenger cars?

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Hydrogen fuel cell power is being pushed hard by a number of global car manufacturers, with one of the main headline attractions being that the emissions are essentially just H2O, oxygen as a useful by-product of the overall process, and nothing else… well, apart from brake dust and tyre wear emissions, subjects for which I […]

CELEBRATING EXCEPTIONAL UNEXCEPTIONAL CARS

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Have you ever heard of Mastodon? A mastodon – small m – is an extinct hairy elephant-like creature but Mastodon – big M – is a social media platform that has enjoyed a lot of growth lately. If you’ve never come across it before, the best description I can give you is that it works […]

What do Electric Vehicle battery packs cost?

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We’re all used to renewing devices because of depleted battery life, or even taking the batteries out and throwing in new ones. No wonder, then, that the idea of owning an expensive car with a giant battery is a daunting prospect for many motorists. Yet, electric car batteries are a different kettle of fish, and […]

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