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Experts Debunk Common Misconceptions About Electric Cars

With the sale of new petrol and diesel cars to be banned in the UK from 2030, many drivers might be considering switching to an electric car.

In August, The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) reported that battery electric vehicle (BEV) registrations saw a year-to-date increase of 48.8%, yet despite these promising signs, there are still various barriers preventing...

Low emission vehicles soar 30% during lockdown

Low emission vehicles soar 30% during lockdown

New vehicle registrations fell by 67% from April to June 2020, compared to the same period last year, according to figures released today by the Department for Transport.

By contrast, 19,000 ultra low emission vehicles (ULEVs) were registered in Q2, an increase of 30% on Q2 2019.

ULEV registrations shot up as lockdown eased - 145% in June and 250% in July 2020 compared to...