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    96% of UK Hauliers 'Not Ready for Transition'

    96% of UK Hauliers ‘Not Ready for Transition’

    Collett & Sons Deliver a 68Te Transformer from Slovenia to Tilbury Substation

    Collett & Sons Deliver a 68Te Transformer from Slovenia to Tilbury Substation

    Next Generation of Drivers Challenging Stereotypes in the Haulage Industry

    Next Generation of Drivers Challenging Stereotypes in the Haulage Industry

    Logistics Calls for Clearer Vision on Zero Carbon HGVs

    Logistics Calls for Clearer Vision on Zero Carbon HGVs

    Get Brexit Ready with Logistics UK Online Conference

    Get Brexit Ready with Logistics UK Online Conference

    How to Avoid Autumnal Road Hazards

    How to Avoid Autumnal Road Hazards

    How to Transport Bulky Items Without Breaking the Law

    How to Transport Bulky Items Without Breaking the Law

    Electronic Goods Arrive On Time with New Arrivals Board From Mandata

    Electronic Goods Arrive On Time with New Arrivals Board From Mandata

    Cool Chain Association and IATA Sign Memorandum of Understanding

    Cool Chain Association and IATA Sign Memorandum of Understanding

  • Warehousing & Storage
    Purpose-Built Northern Depot to Open in Bolton

    Purpose-Built Northern Depot to Open in Bolton

    Panattoni UK Appoints Head of Capital Markets

    Panattoni UK Appoints Head of Capital Markets

    Rite-Hite Launches Close Up for Winter Initiative

    Rite-Hite Launches Close Up for Winter Initiative

    60% of Logistics Workers Spent Lockdown Searching for a New Role

    60% of Logistics Workers Spent Lockdown Searching for a New Role

    Brighton Works Warehouse Welcomes New Business

    Brighton Works Warehouse Welcomes New Business

    TPN Launches Next Phase of Development with a Brand New Look

    TPN Launches Next Phase of Development with a Brand New Look

    Hermes Opens New Distribution Depot and Creates Jobs

    Hermes Opens New Distribution Depot and Creates Jobs

    New Distribution Depot Creates 133 Jobs

    New Distribution Depot Creates 133 Jobs

    Creating a Smart Warehouse with Enhanced Internet Connectivity

    Creating a Smart Warehouse with Enhanced Internet Connectivity

  • Bus & Coach
    Xplore Dundee is a Business Hero

    Xplore Dundee is a Business Hero

    Revolutionising the Commute Is Key to Reducing UK Carbon Emissions

    Revolutionising the Commute Is Key to Reducing UK Carbon Emissions

    Euro Bus Expo Postponed Until 2021

    Euro Bus Expo Postponed Until 2021

    Visitor Registration Opens for the Biggest Bus and Coach Event in Europe

    Visitor Registration Opens for the Biggest Bus and Coach Event in Europe

    Xplore Dundee Launches New Buses in 2020

    Xplore Dundee Launches New Buses in 2020

    Xplore Dundee's New Bus Tickets to Be Introduced in January

    Xplore Dundee’s New Bus Tickets to Be Introduced in January

    Xplore Dundee Celebrates Living Wage Week

    Xplore Dundee Celebrates Living Wage Week

    Xplore Dundee Shares Its Vision for 2020

    Xplore Dundee Shares Its Vision for 2020

    Stagecoach Drives Towards a ‘Cloud-First’ Enabled Network Strategy

    Stagecoach Drives Towards a ‘Cloud-First’ Enabled Network Strategy

  • Shipping & Ports
    Flexible Logistics Sector Committed to Delivering Christmas

    Flexible Logistics Sector Committed to Delivering Christmas

    SeaRoad Expands Its Ro/Ro Capacity with MoorMaster NxG

    SeaRoad Expands Its Ro/Ro Capacity with MoorMaster NxG

    Flexport Appoints New Head of Ocean EMEA

    Flexport Appoints New Head of Ocean EMEA

    Logistics UK Comment on Government’s Freeport Announcement

    Logistics UK Comment on Government’s Freeport Announcement

    Logistics UK Response to Port Infrastructure Fund

    Logistics UK Response to Port Infrastructure Fund

    Logistics UK Comments on Launch of Trader Support Service

    Logistics UK Comments on Launch of Trader Support Service

    Mammoet and Verton Sign on to Springboard Safer Load Orientation

    Mammoet and Verton Sign on to Springboard Safer Load Orientation

    3PL Launches New Real-Time Order Fulfilment Software

    3PL Launches New Real-Time Order Fulfilment Software

    Flexport Announces Free Carbon Calculator API Functionality in Shipping

    Flexport Announces Free Carbon Calculator API Functionality in Shipping

  • Air
    Night Flying Essential to Deliver Vital Goods

    Night Flying Essential to Deliver Vital Goods

    Luton Airport Shareholders Launch Funding Programme

    Luton Airport Shareholders Launch Funding Programme

    Electric Aviation Group Unveils World’s First Hybrid Aircraft

    Electric Aviation Group Unveils World’s First Hybrid Aircraft

    American Airlines Commencing Flights from London Heathrow

    American Airlines Commencing Flights from London Heathrow

    Flights to Be Resumed from Leeds Bradford Airport

    Flights to Be Resumed from Leeds Bradford Airport

    American Airlines Increases Cargo-Only Service from the US to Europe

    American Airlines Increases Cargo-Only Service from the US to Europe

    FTA Response to Heathrow Airport Decision

    FTA Response to Heathrow Airport Decision

    Statement on Bath Clean Air Zone

    Statement on Bath Clean Air Zone

    Jet2 Reports Increased Demand Following Thomas Cook Collapse

    Jet2 Reports Increased Demand Following Thomas Cook Collapse

  • Rail
    CEMEX Transports Two Million Tonnes By Rail to Save 100K Road Movements

    CEMEX Transports Two Million Tonnes By Rail to Save 100K Road Movements

    Rail Ombudsman Marks 2nd Anniversary with Renewed Call on Industry

    Rail Ombudsman Marks 2nd Anniversary with Renewed Call on Industry

    Rail Investment to Provide Economic Boost to Southampton and the Midlands

    Rail Investment to Provide Economic Boost to Southampton and the Midlands

    The End of Rail Franchising: Reform Must Deliver for Freight

    The End of Rail Franchising: Reform Must Deliver for Freight

    Hull Trains to London Are Resuming Service

    Hull Trains to London Are Resuming Service

    Plans for a Rail Testing Centre in Wales Are Progressing

    Plans for a Rail Testing Centre in Wales Are Progressing

    InPost and South Western Railway to Offer Contact-Free Collections and Returns

    InPost and South Western Railway to Offer Contact-Free Collections and Returns

    Acorn Awarded Principal Contractors Licence by Network Rail

    Acorn Awarded Principal Contractors Licence by Network Rail

    Intelligent Infrastructure to Digitally Transform Rail Operations

    Intelligent Infrastructure to Digitally Transform Rail Operations

  • Fleet
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    • Recovery
    Logistics UK's Statement on Fines for HGV Drivers Without a COVID-19 Test

    Logistics UK’s Statement on Fines for HGV Drivers Without a COVID-19 Test

    Schuler Delivers Event Truck for 'Go Electric' Ford Campaign

    Schuler Delivers Event Truck for ‘Go Electric’ Ford Campaign

    Britain’s Highest and Lowest Roads

    Britain’s Highest and Lowest Roads

    Lytx Secures Long-Term Deal with Breezemount

    Lytx Secures Long-Term Deal with Breezemount

    Roger Bullivant Wins Silver Award for Best Trained Workforce

    Roger Bullivant Wins Silver Award for Best Trained Workforce

    Logistics UK Discusses Readiness with EU Transition Minister

    Logistics UK Discusses Readiness with EU Transition Minister

    How Van Drivers Can Reduce Emissions and Their Impact on the Environment

    How Van Drivers Can Reduce Emissions and Their Impact on the Environment

    Dawsongroup Finance Wins £15M Christmas Leasing Deal with Supermarket Chain

    Dawsongroup Finance Wins £15M Christmas Leasing Deal with Supermarket Chain

    Sonoco Recycling Invests in Three New Hiab MULTILIFTs

    Sonoco Recycling Invests in Three New Hiab MULTILIFTs

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  • Haulage
    96% of UK Hauliers 'Not Ready for Transition'

    96% of UK Hauliers ‘Not Ready for Transition’

    Collett & Sons Deliver a 68Te Transformer from Slovenia to Tilbury Substation

    Collett & Sons Deliver a 68Te Transformer from Slovenia to Tilbury Substation

    Next Generation of Drivers Challenging Stereotypes in the Haulage Industry

    Next Generation of Drivers Challenging Stereotypes in the Haulage Industry

    Logistics Calls for Clearer Vision on Zero Carbon HGVs

    Logistics Calls for Clearer Vision on Zero Carbon HGVs

    Get Brexit Ready with Logistics UK Online Conference

    Get Brexit Ready with Logistics UK Online Conference

    How to Avoid Autumnal Road Hazards

    How to Avoid Autumnal Road Hazards

    How to Transport Bulky Items Without Breaking the Law

    How to Transport Bulky Items Without Breaking the Law

    Electronic Goods Arrive On Time with New Arrivals Board From Mandata

    Electronic Goods Arrive On Time with New Arrivals Board From Mandata

    Cool Chain Association and IATA Sign Memorandum of Understanding

    Cool Chain Association and IATA Sign Memorandum of Understanding

  • Warehousing & Storage
    Purpose-Built Northern Depot to Open in Bolton

    Purpose-Built Northern Depot to Open in Bolton

    Panattoni UK Appoints Head of Capital Markets

    Panattoni UK Appoints Head of Capital Markets

    Rite-Hite Launches Close Up for Winter Initiative

    Rite-Hite Launches Close Up for Winter Initiative

    60% of Logistics Workers Spent Lockdown Searching for a New Role

    60% of Logistics Workers Spent Lockdown Searching for a New Role

    Brighton Works Warehouse Welcomes New Business

    Brighton Works Warehouse Welcomes New Business

    TPN Launches Next Phase of Development with a Brand New Look

    TPN Launches Next Phase of Development with a Brand New Look

    Hermes Opens New Distribution Depot and Creates Jobs

    Hermes Opens New Distribution Depot and Creates Jobs

    New Distribution Depot Creates 133 Jobs

    New Distribution Depot Creates 133 Jobs

    Creating a Smart Warehouse with Enhanced Internet Connectivity

    Creating a Smart Warehouse with Enhanced Internet Connectivity

  • Bus & Coach
    Xplore Dundee is a Business Hero

    Xplore Dundee is a Business Hero

    Revolutionising the Commute Is Key to Reducing UK Carbon Emissions

    Revolutionising the Commute Is Key to Reducing UK Carbon Emissions

    Euro Bus Expo Postponed Until 2021

    Euro Bus Expo Postponed Until 2021

    Visitor Registration Opens for the Biggest Bus and Coach Event in Europe

    Visitor Registration Opens for the Biggest Bus and Coach Event in Europe

    Xplore Dundee Launches New Buses in 2020

    Xplore Dundee Launches New Buses in 2020

    Xplore Dundee's New Bus Tickets to Be Introduced in January

    Xplore Dundee’s New Bus Tickets to Be Introduced in January

    Xplore Dundee Celebrates Living Wage Week

    Xplore Dundee Celebrates Living Wage Week

    Xplore Dundee Shares Its Vision for 2020

    Xplore Dundee Shares Its Vision for 2020

    Stagecoach Drives Towards a ‘Cloud-First’ Enabled Network Strategy

    Stagecoach Drives Towards a ‘Cloud-First’ Enabled Network Strategy

  • Shipping & Ports
    Flexible Logistics Sector Committed to Delivering Christmas

    Flexible Logistics Sector Committed to Delivering Christmas

    SeaRoad Expands Its Ro/Ro Capacity with MoorMaster NxG

    SeaRoad Expands Its Ro/Ro Capacity with MoorMaster NxG

    Flexport Appoints New Head of Ocean EMEA

    Flexport Appoints New Head of Ocean EMEA

    Logistics UK Comment on Government’s Freeport Announcement

    Logistics UK Comment on Government’s Freeport Announcement

    Logistics UK Response to Port Infrastructure Fund

    Logistics UK Response to Port Infrastructure Fund

    Logistics UK Comments on Launch of Trader Support Service

    Logistics UK Comments on Launch of Trader Support Service

    Mammoet and Verton Sign on to Springboard Safer Load Orientation

    Mammoet and Verton Sign on to Springboard Safer Load Orientation

    3PL Launches New Real-Time Order Fulfilment Software

    3PL Launches New Real-Time Order Fulfilment Software

    Flexport Announces Free Carbon Calculator API Functionality in Shipping

    Flexport Announces Free Carbon Calculator API Functionality in Shipping

  • Air
    Night Flying Essential to Deliver Vital Goods

    Night Flying Essential to Deliver Vital Goods

    Luton Airport Shareholders Launch Funding Programme

    Luton Airport Shareholders Launch Funding Programme

    Electric Aviation Group Unveils World’s First Hybrid Aircraft

    Electric Aviation Group Unveils World’s First Hybrid Aircraft

    American Airlines Commencing Flights from London Heathrow

    American Airlines Commencing Flights from London Heathrow

    Flights to Be Resumed from Leeds Bradford Airport

    Flights to Be Resumed from Leeds Bradford Airport

    American Airlines Increases Cargo-Only Service from the US to Europe

    American Airlines Increases Cargo-Only Service from the US to Europe

    FTA Response to Heathrow Airport Decision

    FTA Response to Heathrow Airport Decision

    Statement on Bath Clean Air Zone

    Statement on Bath Clean Air Zone

    Jet2 Reports Increased Demand Following Thomas Cook Collapse

    Jet2 Reports Increased Demand Following Thomas Cook Collapse

  • Rail
    CEMEX Transports Two Million Tonnes By Rail to Save 100K Road Movements

    CEMEX Transports Two Million Tonnes By Rail to Save 100K Road Movements

    Rail Ombudsman Marks 2nd Anniversary with Renewed Call on Industry

    Rail Ombudsman Marks 2nd Anniversary with Renewed Call on Industry

    Rail Investment to Provide Economic Boost to Southampton and the Midlands

    Rail Investment to Provide Economic Boost to Southampton and the Midlands

    The End of Rail Franchising: Reform Must Deliver for Freight

    The End of Rail Franchising: Reform Must Deliver for Freight

    Hull Trains to London Are Resuming Service

    Hull Trains to London Are Resuming Service

    Plans for a Rail Testing Centre in Wales Are Progressing

    Plans for a Rail Testing Centre in Wales Are Progressing

    InPost and South Western Railway to Offer Contact-Free Collections and Returns

    InPost and South Western Railway to Offer Contact-Free Collections and Returns

    Acorn Awarded Principal Contractors Licence by Network Rail

    Acorn Awarded Principal Contractors Licence by Network Rail

    Intelligent Infrastructure to Digitally Transform Rail Operations

    Intelligent Infrastructure to Digitally Transform Rail Operations

  • Fleet
    • All
    • Recovery
    Logistics UK's Statement on Fines for HGV Drivers Without a COVID-19 Test

    Logistics UK’s Statement on Fines for HGV Drivers Without a COVID-19 Test

    Schuler Delivers Event Truck for 'Go Electric' Ford Campaign

    Schuler Delivers Event Truck for ‘Go Electric’ Ford Campaign

    Britain’s Highest and Lowest Roads

    Britain’s Highest and Lowest Roads

    Lytx Secures Long-Term Deal with Breezemount

    Lytx Secures Long-Term Deal with Breezemount

    Roger Bullivant Wins Silver Award for Best Trained Workforce

    Roger Bullivant Wins Silver Award for Best Trained Workforce

    Logistics UK Discusses Readiness with EU Transition Minister

    Logistics UK Discusses Readiness with EU Transition Minister

    How Van Drivers Can Reduce Emissions and Their Impact on the Environment

    How Van Drivers Can Reduce Emissions and Their Impact on the Environment

    Dawsongroup Finance Wins £15M Christmas Leasing Deal with Supermarket Chain

    Dawsongroup Finance Wins £15M Christmas Leasing Deal with Supermarket Chain

    Sonoco Recycling Invests in Three New Hiab MULTILIFTs

    Sonoco Recycling Invests in Three New Hiab MULTILIFTs

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Electric Car Questions Answered for World Electric Vehicle Day

Cristina Diaconu by Cristina Diaconu
September 8, 2020
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Electric Car Questions Answered for World Electric Vehicle Day

Electric Car Questions Answered for World Electric Vehicle Day

For World Electric Vehicle Day on Wednesday 9th September, environmentally conscious drivers have been offered expert advice in answer to some of the most common questions surrounding electric cars. Driving specialists from LeaseCar.uk have provided the insight in response to typical queries, to help Brits who are unsure if moving away from a petrol or diesel car is right for them,

Last year the UK became the first major economy to pass a net zero emissions law, requiring the UK to bring all greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050 and committing to ensuring all new cars sold in the country are zero-emission by 2040.

Moving away from conventional petrol and diesel would also reduce Britain’s dependence on imported fossil fuel resources that are more vulnerable to political instability. Most motorists will not have owned an electric car before, with many having concerns or lacking the full picture, so specialists from LeaseCar.uk have answered some common questions.

As an incentive for buying electric cars, UK motorists can claim a state grant of £3,500 towards the purchase of an ultra-low emission vehicle that produces CO2 emissions of less than 50g/km and has a zero emission range of at least 70 miles.

They are also completely exempt from the London Congestion Charge and the £12.50 Ultra Low Emission Zone fee, with other future benefits potentially including access to bus lanes and discounted or free parking.

1. Are all electric cars automatic?

Yes, in theory. Electric cars don’t need a clutch as they can’t stall like traditional petrol or diesel vehicles, though manufacturers can choose to include manual gearboxes for motorists who are used to them.

2. How many gears does an electric car need?

One. It can have multiple, but an electrically powered vehicle only requires a single gear to run as electric motors generate all of their torque at under 1,000rpm and can reach up to 20,000rpm.

3. How fast are electric cars?

Top speeds aren’t generally high as equivalent petrol or diesel models, but the almost instant torque and lack of gears means that electric cars can be just as powerful and even accelerate quicker.

4. Can electric cars be driven on motorways?

There are no regulatory or practical barriers to driving an electric car on a motorway, dual carriageway, or any other road that regular cars can use. They’re fast enough, have further ranges than ever before, and service stations have plenty of charging points.

5. Does extreme weather affect electric car performance?

No more so than a typical car that uses traditional fuel – manufacturers rigorously test electric vehicles to ensure they meet the same standards in heavy rain, icy temperatures, strong winds and other challenging conditions. Chargers must be waterproof, too.

6. How long does an electric car take to charge at home?

This all depends on the size of the battery, how much power the charger can deliver and your vehicle’s maximum charge rate. It can be anywhere between 30 minutes to 12 hours, but typically a full charge is likely to be around eight hours currently.

A 3.7kW charger provides about 15 miles per hour of charge, with a 7kW charger providing around 30 miles per hour of charge. The larger the battery and longer the range of the car, the more time it will take to fully charge up. There are lots of super chargers around the country that can charge the car up much faster.

7. How much does it cost to charge an electric car?

Just like fuelling a petrol or diesel car, this depends on the cost of the fuel – the electricity – and the size of the tank – the battery. As a general rule though, the ‘fuel economy’ is usually much better than traditional cars that typically cost three or four times more per mile.

8. How long do electric car batteries last?

They degrade over time just like a mobile phone battery – manufacturers typically offer around a five to eight year warranty at the moment, though they can last between 10 and 20 years depending on usage. This is only likely to improve in the future though, as technology, techniques and research develops.

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