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20/30 Vision
Wendy Hopkins2020-11-18T11:17:01+00:00November 18th, 2020|Electric Vehicles, Future EV, guide, Hybrids, Internal combustion engine|
The UK Government has announced the ban on the sale of new internal combustion engine (ICE) powered vehicles from 2030. This is a significant acceleration of its original plans to ban all new ICE sales from 2040. The market for new Hybrids will continue until 2035, but after that, its zero emission only (currently that means battery electric vehicles (BEV)
What is a ‘modal shift’ and why is it important?
Wendy Hopkins2020-10-12T14:34:41+00:00October 12th, 2020|BLOG, Cargo Bike, E Bike, e-mobility, Electric Vehicles, Internal combustion engine, Urban Mobility|
In common with many other industries and sectors the push towards cleaner forms of urban mobility has its jargon. One of the most common phrases we hear is ‘modal shift’, which to the casual observer sounds a bit ‘star trek’. However, it is an important concept and one that we at CleanCar are all in favour of. In essence, a
A just transition
Wendy Hopkins2020-10-07T13:43:44+00:00October 7th, 2020|BLOG, Cargo Bike, Electric Vehicles, Future EV, Uncategorized|
Benjamin Franklin noted that there was nothing certain in life except death and taxes. However, to this auspicious list, we must now add (at least) one more category; the end of the internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle. We all know it is coming and probably sooner than we think. The UK Government has committed to banning the sale of new
CleanCar.go
Wendy Hopkins2020-10-06T13:22:04+00:00October 6th, 2020|BLOG, Business, Cargo Bike, E Bike, e-mobility, Electric Vehicles, Future EV|
The rise in e-commerce was already a major trend before Covid-19 rearranged our lives. Now it has been turbo-charged. Physical retail will still have a place in the urban landscape. But for many people in many circumstances, online shopping is going to become the dominant retail mode. However, we do need to recognise that the rise in vans used to
Why personalisation matters for electric vehicle transition
Wendy Hopkins2020-09-29T12:52:14+00:00September 29th, 2020|About CleanCar, BLOG, ChargePoints, Electric Vehicles, guide, Vehicle Charging|
In a society focused on reducing air pollution and emissions, one of the most prominent up-and-coming solutions is the mass adoption of electric vehicles (EVs). However, the general public largely lacks the resources necessary to make informed decisions on EV transition. Electric vehicle fears There are commonly discussed fears when it comes to purchasing an EV: Range: There is a
Is now a good time to invest in an electric car?
Wendy Hopkins2020-09-23T09:06:00+00:00September 23rd, 2020|BLOG, Electric Vehicles, Future EV, guide, Lockdown, Vehicle Charging|
While you’ve been stuck at home over the past few months, you will have likely been thinking about what you could change to improve your life once lockdown had passed. From making improvements in and around the home to starting afresh with your career, there are a number of things you can do to embrace post-lockdown life, celebrating the eventual
We need to talk about tax…
Wendy Hopkins2020-09-23T07:58:43+00:00September 23rd, 2020|About CleanCar, BLOG, Business, Electric Vehicles, Future EV, guide, Lifestyle, TAX|
No, it’s not our favourite subject either, but on this occasion it really cannot be avoided. There have been some MAJOR changes to the company car tax treatment of battery electric vehicles (BEV) this year. If you don’t already know about them, you really should. There is a ton of money at stake. Company car tax rates are designed to
The Inefficiency of Car Buying
Alex Baker2020-09-18T09:49:31+00:00September 18th, 2020|About CleanCar, BLOG, Electric Vehicles, Lifestyle|
Buying a New Car is inefficient, its no wonder that electric vehicle sales are still pretty low. The buying experience of a new car for each of us is different, but the one similarity for all of us is its inefficiency. There are roughly 5000 different makes, models and specs of vehicles in the UK and from that list, you
A smarter EV charging network
Wendy Hopkins2020-09-16T14:13:17+00:00September 16th, 2020|About CleanCar, BLOG, ChargePoints, Electric Vehicles|
Everyone seems to agree that a critical component of an effective scalable strategy to replace ICE vehicles with EVs is the creation of a more effective vehicle charging network. We spend quite a bit of time working with local authorities in the UK. Some are struggling to devise coherent strategies for EV charging and others are doing a great job
Driving the sales of electric vehicles
Alex Baker2020-09-08T10:40:20+00:00September 8th, 2020|About CleanCar, BLOG, Electric Vehicles, Future EV, guide, Uncategorized|
There are a lot of areas of UK government policy that are currently in flux as a result of both Brexit and Covid. However, one area that is entirely predictable (even if the details may change) is the push towards decarbonising our road transport system. We know for sure that internal combustion engine-powered vehicles (ICE) and hybrids will be banned
Life After Covid19 Quick View
Alex Baker2020-06-24T09:12:19+00:00June 24th, 2020|BLOG, Future EV|
I was speaking to one of the UK’s car park operators recently, and they conveyed how they have seen a change in behaviour for their season ticket parking permits. Traditionally these permits are set up by users for Monday through Friday to meet with their daily commute into the office. In recent weeks, however, they have seen a change, where
CleanCar – Planning For the Adoption of Active Travel and Electric Cargo Bikes
Alex Baker2020-05-22T12:49:35+00:00May 22nd, 2020|About CleanCar, BLOG, Cargo Bike, E Bike, Electric Vehicles, Smart City|
Electric Cargo Bikes offer a highly versatile and efficient method of transport for those wanting to carry packages, cargo, food, deliveries and much more At CleanCar we can help you to understand the benefits of making the switch and help you to understand the facts about this new and exciting form of freight delivery. Why Electric Cargo Bikes? In cities,
ResPark – A New App from CleanCar for Residents parking and Electric Vehicles
Alex Baker2020-05-22T10:28:41+00:00May 22nd, 2020|About CleanCar, BLOG, Electric Vehicles, Future EV, Parking|
ReSpark is a new app from CleanCar, which facilitates smart local resident parking, aimed at improving air quality. ReSpark is designed to reward residents for owning cleaner vehicles by dynamically generating pricing based on a vehicle’s environmental impact. It means that those with CleanCar vehicles pay less and those with the most polluting vehicles pay the most. The ReSpark system
Using CleanCar for Smart City Infrastructure Planning
Alex Baker2020-05-22T10:17:41+00:00May 22nd, 2020|About CleanCar, BLOG, Business, ChargePoints, Electric Vehicles, Future EV, Smart City|
In Summary The CleanCar system can help local authorities with the following key strategies. Improve the uptake of EV amongst residents Improving the uptake of EV amongst business Ensuring the allocation of funding towards EV uptake is effective and measurable. Optimising strategies for providing public charging ensuring the best cost and value options Understanding the Situation You are a local
Are electric cars safe to drive?
Alex Baker2020-05-22T10:20:27+00:00May 12th, 2020|BLOG, EV Safety, Lifestyle|
Climate change appears to be the theme of the day and, with that, the world is starting to change – in more ways than one. Following the UK government’s announcement that all new cars in the UK will need to be ‘effectively zero-emission’ by the year 2040, more and more car manufacturers have started releasing fresh designs and models that
Benefit in Kind BIK for Electric Vehicles
Alex Baker2020-05-22T09:46:26+00:00March 22nd, 2020|BLOG, Business, Electric Vehicles, Future EV, guide, TAX|
Ok, so the world is falling apart, and no one is driving their cars at the moment, they are even less likely to be buying a new car, and all the motor manufacturers have mothballed their factories. But if you are a company car driver, April is approaching, and if you are considering a new car, it should be
How can Councils better allocate budget for charging infrastructure
Alex Baker2020-05-22T09:47:41+00:00March 21st, 2020|BLOG, ChargePoints, Electric Vehicles, Future EV|
I am fortunate enough to spend quite a bit of my time working with local authorities in the UK. While some are floundering with plans and strategies to improve the uptake of EV, some are doing a simply amazing job, implementing policies and trying new things. In this blog, we will explore what some councils are doing with EV charge
Why personalisation matters for electric vehicle transition
Alex Baker2020-10-19T13:35:03+00:00March 18th, 2020|About CleanCar, BLOG, ChargePoints, Future EV|
In a society focused on reducing air pollution and emissions, one of the most prominent up-and-coming solutions is the mass adoption of electric vehicles (EVs). However, the general public largely lacks the resources necessary to make informed decisions on EV transition. Electric vehicle fears There are commonly discussed fears when it comes to purchasing an EV: Range: There is a
How to Increase the Sales of Electric vehicles
Alex Baker2020-05-22T10:11:30+00:00March 12th, 2020|About CleanCar, BLOG, Business, Electric Vehicles|
In April this year, CleanCar will be launching its latest incarnation of the system. The next version will use smartphone technology and is aimed squarely at consumers via channel partners such as automotive manufacturers and energy companies. I wanted to pull together a few words to outline what it is and why we think this next incarnation is important So
Using CleanCar in a Dealership
Alex Baker2020-04-17T12:28:51+00:00November 28th, 2019|BLOG, Electric Vehicles, guide|
The Current Situation Dealerships have a significant footfall of people, some looking to buy, some browsing and some servicing their vehicles. In today’s modern dealerships there is a new breed of car, the electric or plug-in hybrid, and although they are selling well the percentage sales are still small compared to their petrol or diesel equivalents. There are several reasons
Our V2GO Partners – Video Interviews
Alex Baker2020-04-17T12:36:02+00:00October 3rd, 2019|About CleanCar, BLOG, Video|
What is V2GO? The V2GO (Vehicle to Grid Oxfordshire) project is funded by Innovate UK and investigates novel tools, technologies and business models, facilitating the successful integration of Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) services into the power system and mobility value-chains. The project is particularly focused on V2G forelectric vehicle fleets, given that fleet managers can drive large-scale organisational change if a high
