David NicholsonMyUrbanCar twitter feed gives you regular updates on the latest news and reviews for electric and plugin cars and vans in the UK. You can see the latest ones here even if you aren’t on Twitter
Ford recalls Mustang Mach-E over risk of glass roof falling off after mocking Tesla for same issue https://electrek.co/2021/09/21/ford-recalls-mustang-mach-e-risk-of-glass-roof-falling-off-mocking-tesla-same-issue/ by @fredericlambert
Nissan presents the replacement for the ancient e-NV200 successor
The Townstar ditches diesel but will have a 170 mile range EV model with 40 minute DC CCS charging. There will also be a petrol & passenger version
It is based on a on Renault Kangoo https://www.electrive.com/2021/09/27/nissan-presents-the-e-nv200-successor-townstar/
Myth busting EV Day trips versus public charging - London to Anglesey and back
Did we make it without a Tesla charger
& what lessons are there for @GRIDSERVE_HQ @InstaVoltUK @GeniePointEV @WelshGovernment https://myurbancar.com/2021/09/25/myth-busting-ev-day-trips-versus-public-charging-london-to-anglesey-and-back/
Good debunking of misconceptions about #ElectricCars from @OZEVgovuk
One factoid - London has the highest concentration of UK public chargers but offset by London also being the region with lowest proportion of workplace & home charging
Makes sense #EV
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1016062/common-misconceptions-about-electric-vehicles-leaflet.pdf
How todays email from @GeniePointEV charging has mean’t we’ll be giving it a 2nd chance for our next road trip & hopefully removing them from our “avoid list”
They will also help take @zap_map zap pay up to a 7 network critical mass https://myurbancar.com/2021/09/09/geniepoint-back-on-our-list-we-welcome-the-changes/
Mercedes owned Smart is already a 100% EV brand but has limped on with outdated models.
Now an all new Chinese Geely developed electric SUV Model is on the way..previewed here. Different style but probably a Mini Countryman rival https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/smart-begins-new-era-premium-electric-compact-suv
VW ID Buzz PREVIEW! The EV Multivan microbus is finally coming
European deliveries of the short wheelbase version should begin in 2022 with a long wheelbase in 2023
Styling with less camo is back on track. With final paint schemes it should have character
https://youtu.be/2xSg0ASuu4w
First EV launches at Frankfurt.. whoops.. Munich Motor show
2022 Mercedes-Benz EQE is the electric E-Class. Like the bigger EQS it features a hatchback rear - maybe a more distinctive shape than EQS?
Range up to 400 miles. Price from £60k https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/2022-mercedes-benz-eqe-electric-e-class-equivalent
#Cornwall gets its first Tesla Superchargers -250kW 8 stall are now operational in Camborne - on the A30 between Truro & St Ives. Also handy for John O’Groats/ Lands End!
This adds to the Superchargers at Lifton (labelled Launceston) which is just over the Devon Cornwall border
Cambourne SC V3 is alive and kicking, thanks @Tesla for finally making my time on Holiday a breeze @TeslaInTheUK @supercharge_uk
Volvo C40 Recharge #EV | First Look from Kris Rifq channel on youtube
Main takeouts
It’s an attractive looking SUV coupe related to the Volvo XC40 but will be only available as an EV-no hybrids or pistons👍
Pricing tba -hopefully more competitive than XC40
https://youtu.be/CkM_GGqRsMI
Looking forward to attending #FullyChargedOUTSIDE on Fri (tomorrow) & Sat
If you want to catch up just DM me on here, track me down using the profile pic now showing or look out for my enormous badge held on by powerful magnets (which should last an hour or so) @FullyChargedShw
2025 🥲 https://twitter.com/autocar/status/1432810488228876296
The electric Volkswagen ID 2 will take the shape of a small crossover, costing just £17,000 when it arrives in 2025:
https://bddy.me/3DzWsMT
Definitely one of the best EVs out there and don’t be fooled. When you see it on the road you’ll realise its much bigger than you expect
10% to 80% charge in as little as 18 minutes✅
Is the Hyundai Ioniq 5 a genuine contender in the packed EV market? In our latest video review, @rsp_ingram looks behind the 8-bit styling to find out: https://carbyr.uk/3jd0YsI
Seen our latest EPISODE? An obscene screen, a big old boot, & partial nudité. 😲 What's not to like?
Is the EQS the most important electric #Mercedes yet? WATCH NOW & don't forget to SUBSCRIBE 👉 https://buff.ly/3mqGLkU
After decades as the favoured mode of travel for politicians, despots & company bosses.. it’s time for the old Mercedes S class running on pistons & smoke to make way for its smooth electric successor - the Mercedes EQS
London to Paris in luxury with no charge stops? ✅
With a range that is genuinely close to 400 miles (650 km) on one charge, is super sleek, ultra quiet and very very comfortable, here's my man @JackScarlett17 driving me to my exclusive club.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I4xBEaeas2c
Should you pick the Skoda Enyaq iV over the Volkswagen ID.4? Our latest review puts the all-electric SUV through its paces: https://totallyev.net/skoda-enyaq-iv-review-volkswagen-id-4-alternative/
@SKODAUK #DrivenBySomethingDifferent #Skoda #SkodaEnyaqiV #Enyaq #TotallyEV
Diesel with battery bi mode
This is like any other polluting diesel but it has a small battery to enable it to cut pollution in stations for relatively short periods before returning to normal levels of diesel fumes outside the station⚡️💨💨💨💨💨💨
https://www.railway-technology.com/news/uks-chiltern-railways-hybridflex/
Battery electric train
These run can on on entirely unnelectrified track & are especially well suited to shorter routes between 2 terminus stations. Effectively the train rapid charges during the stop
https://www.ianvisits.co.uk/blog/2021/06/29/battery-powered-train-trial-for-west-london/
Electric powered trains with battery bi mode fill gaps between unnelectrified gaps 20 & 150 miles. The train just recharges running on electrified track
https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2021/07/merseyrail-battery-train-project-could-mean-liverpool-to-wrexham-and-preston-services.html
2 years since our look at options to replace diesel trains & in UK we have
Electric powered train with battery bi mode passing tests in Merseyside
Battery only plans for West Ealing to Greenford
Diesel hybrid with battery EV bi mode on Chiltern railway
https://myurbancar.com/2019/07/15/trains-for-clean-air-tech-to-replace-diesel/
