Government EV charging plan a ‘missed opportunity’ for drivers
The Department for Transport (DfT) has published plans outlining how it seeks to significantly increase the UK’s electric vehicle charging capacity.
The Department for Transport (DfT) has published plans outlining how it seeks to significantly increase the UK’s electric vehicle charging capacity.
The new statistics also show fewer drivers were using compliant petrol and diesel cars in Birmingham’s Clean Air Zone than was previously predicted by the council. The data comes from a six-month report into the Clean Air Zone which launched daily fees back in the summer.
A number of electric car drivers have been fined by private parking companies for charging their vehicles in public.
New research reveals UK drivers have major worries about what happens to an electric car battery after a crash.
Drivers are being warned they could be faced with a fine if they leave their engines running in the street.
Motorists are being warned about three new driving laws that are set to come into force this month.
One reader said they would “pick E5 every time” as it was “better for combustion and efficiency”. Readers were reacting to motoring YouTube channel ‘Number 27’ who warned E10 could come with fuel efficiency issues.
Some customers complained that their car wouldn’t start after buying petrol over the past few days from the Sainsbury’s forecourt in Bangor, Northern Ireland. Sainsbury’s said it was investigating the claims about the forecourt.
Drivers could face a £100 fine and three points on their licence if they are caught driving in closed lanes on the motorway.
New E10 petrol will be introduced at forecourts across the UK from the start of September on Wednesday. The new fuel will mark one of the biggest updates for forecourts since leaded petrol was banned in 2000.
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