Why are electric car sales stuck in first gear?
Sales of electric cars are on the increase but much more needs to be done writes Geraldine Herbert New car sales figures released confirm that electric cars are on the rise, with sales up 102pc on last year. To date, more than 1,078 new electric vehicles (EVs) have been sold and 458 imported, compared with fewer than 1,000 new and imported for the entire of 2017. Hybrid and plug-in hybrid models continue to attract buyers and more...
The Electric Car Revolution: Time to Make the Switch?
The electric car revolution is accelerating at a rapid rate and it is now becoming common to see electric automobiles on the roads. The revolution has gathered pace following the Government’s proposed 2040 ban on petrol and diesel vehicles, as well as new fines and bans on polluting vehicles being introduced in many major cities in the UK and overseas. A Realistic Goal? More and more motorists are beginning to make the switch, but...
Living with a Leaf – Week 2
Its week two of driving an electric car and its proving to be a super family runabout writes Geraldine Herbert Its week two with the Leaf and the range anxiety is beginning to lessen and charging the car nightly has become part of the usual routine, in fact the Leaf is proving a super family runabout. I discovered very quickly that the key to extending the range is simply not to drive the Leaf like a conventional car and while this is...
First Drive: Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV
Mitsubishi promise incredible fuel economy and ultra-low emissions from their new Outlander PHEV, can they really deliver writes Geraldine Herbert What is it? It may look like a regular Outlander but the Outlander PHEV is the world’s first four-wheel-drive plug-in hybrid electric vehicle or PHEV in short. First impressions of the new Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV? There is no sign initially that this is an electric vehicle, it looks...
