Tag: electric vehicles
Norway leads way in European EV adoption, UK is third, claims survey
New research from Select Car Leasing shows that Norway is leading the way in EV adoption, though the UK is in a respectable third position. Based on Select Car Leasing’s scoring system, Norway is the European country offering the most benefits to its inhabitants, scoring 87/100. Norway ranks the highest across 4 different factors, including…
Green Glow: 5 Ways to Help Environment in 2021
Three-quarters of adults get a ‘green glow’ from doing something positive for the environment, according to a study from the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET). A feeling of joy comes from sorting the recycling into the correct boxes, batch cooking to minimise food waste, and purchasing second-hand clothes. Other satisfying tasks include buying eco-friendly…
3 in 4 office workers think more could be done for environment
Three quarters of office workers think their employers could 'do more' to address climate change and be more environmentally friendly. As they start to make their way back into the workplace after months of working from home, a study of 2,000 UK professionals found 42 per cent get frustrated by a lack of consideration for…
EDF Energy claims Brit motorists could save up to £41,00 by going electric
The average British motorist will spend over a staggering £56,000 on fuel in a lifetime, according to new figures from EDF Energy. With the average lifetime cost of charging an electric vehicle coming in at just over £15,000, savvy Brits could save over £41,000 on fuel by going electric in the near future. New research…
Drivers want lower prices and more charge points before switching to an Electric Vehicle
Lower prices, reassurances over battery life and more accessible charge points are among the things that would persuade drivers to switch to an electric vehicle. Despite electric vehicles estimated to emit 50 per cent less greenhouse gas than diesel, just seven per cent of motorists have already made the switch. The study of 2,000 car…