Collapsed EV company backed by London Mayor sold out of administration

The move is expected to prevent potential losses to the Mayor’s green fund

EVs found to have 40% higher tyre failure rate than petrol cars

Recent analysis by the Institute of the Motor Industry has found that EVs have a significantly higher tyre failure rate, possibly attributed to their heavier weight

‘UK’s first’ peer-to-peer EV sharing platform turns idle cars into cash

A new platform enables EV owners to generate income by renting out their idle cars to other drivers

London denies plans for pay-per-mile road charging scheme

The Mayor of London denies plans for a pay-per-mile or pay-per-minute road charging scheme, contradicting statements made by ministers in the Commons

‘Sadiq Khan’s green fund at risk as EV firm falls into administration’

The Mayor of London’s Energy Efficiency Fund reportedly risks losing millions of pounds after an electric car company in which MEEF invested £3.2m collapsed into administration

UK EVs surge in popularity

Despite petrol-powered cars remaining as the top choice for British buyers, alternative powered vehicles are experiencing a steady increase in market share, according to a report

Supermarkets slash diesel prices amid competition concerns

Several supermarkets have reduced diesel prices by over 7p per litre following concerns raised by the Competition and Markets Authority

Electrifying surge in EV leasing

Leasing enquires for new EVs have increased by 32%, according to a report

MPs slam government’s 2030 ban on new petrol and diesel cars

The government’s proposal is facing opposition from MPs due to concerns about the lack of charging infrastructure and the high cost of EVs

ULEZ cameras covered by bags and boxes in revenge attack!

Drivers in London have reportedly covered cameras used to enforce the Ultra Low Emission Zone in retaliation against the scheme