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Volvo becomes first OEM to qualify four models for UK plug-in grant

Baua Electric

Volvo Trucks has become the first commercial truck OEM in the UK to qualify four different models for the Government’s £25,000 plug-in grant on new registrations. After the initial allocation of 100 grants, the grant amount decreases to £16,000 for the subsequent 250 trucks, and further drops to £5,000, with a maximum limit of 1,500 grants.

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UK Government Announces £5,000 Grants Towards Purchase of Electric Drive Vehicles and First Plugged-in Places

Green Car Congress

The Plug-in Car Grant will be distributed directly to consumers at the point of purchase and will be managed in a similar way to the grant made as part of the Government’s scrappage scheme. Qualifying criteria for the Plug-in Car Grant. Min range 70 miles (113 km) EV. Min electric range 10 miles (16 km) PHEV.

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Modec to Gain EC Whole Vehicle Type Approval

Green Car Congress

This will see Modec granted full N2 EC Type Approval, allowing it to sell its vehicles in all EU member states without the need for individual national approval. All tests have been completed and final paperwork is being processed. Modec vehicles are purpose-designed around a large, removable battery cassette.

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Electric car chargers to be required in all new house and office builds in England

EV Info

The legislation will not apply to Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland as such issues are matters for the devolved parliaments, though they may themselves introduce similar legislation in time. and deliver 168 miles. By default, chargers will be set to send power to the cars during the night, when demand is lower.