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Agreed, I think for the vast majority of motorists an EV is a practical proposition. Some though will still have doubts about the rare occasions when they do make longer journeys. The number of public chargers is going up though and charging times are coming down. It’s just the price gouging of...

They are already using them. https://new.abb.com/news/detail/79698/abbs-high-power-battery-technology-helps-transition-to-all-electric-mining-operations Then there’s this...

Yes agreed. Average weekly mileage in the UK has steadily been going down. The last figure I read was just 142 miles per week.

Very good! 😆

Someone online suggested that an increase in CO2 must be a good thing as it would increase plant growth, ie crops etc. It was pointed out by another that it doesn’t work like that! https://india.mongabay.com/2023/08/increasing-carbon-dioxide-is-making-our-food-less-nutritious/?amp=1

I popped out to the discount store this afternoon and got a couple of different pairs to try out. At £1.95 and £2.50 a pair it’s got to be worth a try.

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Yes, I posted a link earlier? Whether it continues to keep pace with any increase in EV use is another matter.

I suspect it’s as high as that because people thought about the savings they could make on running costs before they bought an EV. And knew they could install a charger at their property. I certainly wouldn’t even consider an EV if I couldn’t have my own charger at home. Edit: I’ve recently...

Thanks for the suggestions folks. I may have a look in my local discount shop to see what they have. Last time I looked they sold quite a few different kinds.

This article may be of interest? I did see a discussion on social media some time ago where a couple of guys were talking of the amazing MPG they were getting from their Hybrids. Both had the same car and one claimed over 80mpg whist the other 100mpg. A quick Google and the real world mileage...

A quick Google on chargers. 😉 https://rightcharge.co.uk/guides/how-to-charge-two-electric-cars-at-home/#:~:text=Option%203%3A%20Installing%20a%20dual,into%20the%20same%20charger%20simultaneously.

You have to get out of the vehicle at some point and I’m sure he doesn’t turn the engine off every time he does something or other outside of it.

Yes, the 93% is of course based on current EV ownership. From what I’ve read two thirds of uk housing have their own drive (how do they know this?) and at least another 10% have access to off street parking. If 93% of the current 1 million EV’s in the UK are only charging one vehicle then there...

“Also I could easily charge a hybrid from my domestic electricity supply without the cost of installing a full charging point, which might not be the case for a fully electric vehicle.” I’m not sure how well that will work? You certainly can charge an EV from a 13 amp socket it just takes a...

It’s really frustrating, I’ve got several jobs to do in the shed but it’s too cold to go out there at the moment. I could wear a fleece and put on a fan heater I suppose, the shed soon warms up. The problem is all the tools and materials are very cold as well. Unlike our cousins across the pond...

More expensive as you say. Some are plug-ins that can be charged at home, some are not. I suspect being the most complex of vehicles currently available that servicing costs could be high? For short journeys, until the battery goes flat they may be a good option for some, provided it’s a plug...

No. But I have read about a few folks that didn’t really think through whether an Electric Vehicle suited their transport needs. Buying or leasing a vehicle without considering where and how you are going to charge it is tantamount to stupidity to my mind. For those that drive long distances on...

I paid just over £20K for my car about six years ago. I saw an advert for a modest size Toyota on social media the other day that I liked the look of, and the starting price was £32K going up to £43K, which is close to Tesla territory. BYD and Tesla both claim to be selling sub $25K EV’s within...