With a new Canadian study revealing the societal benefits of the transition to electric vehicles, the announcement of the UK’s first home charging subscription service and the re-opening of the electric vehicle funding scheme for taxi drivers in the Republic of Ireland, here’s just some of the stories that have been making the news over the past seven days.
World’s best electric cars revealed as the shortlist for the World Car Awards in announced
Now in their 18th year, the annual World Car Awards is one of the most prestigious awards programs in the automotive industry. 100+ jurors from across the globe test drive and evaluate new or fully redesigned vehicles that are for sale in multiple markets on more than one continent. A number of fully electric vehicles make up the 2022 shortlist including the Hyundai Ioniq 5, Kia EV6 and Ford Mustang Mach-E
Find out more >>> www.worldcarawards.com
Canadian study calculates societal impact of switch to Electric Vehicles
Converting all cars and SUVs in the Greater Toronto area into electric vehicles would result in 313 fewer deaths each year, generating an estimated social benefit of $2.4 billion according to a high level study by Environmental Defence and Ontario Public Health Association. Converting public transit systems to electric buses would further result in 143 fewer deaths and $1.1 billion of additional social benefit
Find out more >>> Electrek.co
First EV home charging subscription service launched in the UK
Ahead of the ending of the Electric Vehicle Homecharge Scheme (EVHS) at the end of March, renewable energy brand, Egg has announced plans to offer a range of clean technology solutions including electric vehicle charging from home on a subscription basis with ongoing maintenance and technical support included in a flat £30 monthly fee without any up-front costs.
Find out more >>> Electricdrives.tv
Volvo to make £808 million investment in next-gen EV production
Manufacturer Volvo has announced that it will invest £808 million in its Torslanda plant in its home country Sweden which will be focused fully on the development and production of electric vehicles. The investment will allow the factory to install new and more sustainable technologies and manufacturing processes further amplifying the green-credentials of their new outputs.
Find out more>>>www.ireland-live.ie
Europe’s electricity grid can support over 100 million vehicles
Despite fears around the impact of the surge in the number of electric vehicles on the grid, a new study by EY-Eurelectric representing the power sector in 32 European countries has found that the grid is capable of supporting over 100 million vehicles. The study addresses that ‘timely planning’ of charging infrastructure and careful coordination of resources by relevant stakeholders will be necessary to prevent overloading. Europe is expected to have around 130 million electric vehicles by 2035.
Find out more>>> eandt.theiet.org
Healthcare workers hit by highest electric vehicle insurance costs
A new study carried out by car leasing company, Vanarama has revealed that workers in healthcare are paying the most for the electric car insurance premiums. Both doctors and GP’s were quoted a minimum of £1,004.97 for an annual insurance premium for 2021’s best-selling electric car, Tesla’s Model 3 while the premium for design engineers for the same vehicle was £747.99 – almost £257 less.
Find out more >>> inews.co.uk
€15 million scheme encourages taxi drivers to invest in electric vehicles
The Department of Transport in the Republic of Ireland has reopened a scheme to encourage taxi and hackney drivers to invest in electric vehicles. Grants of up to €25,000 are available under the scheme which previously saw 600 successful applications.
Find out more >>> rte.ie
