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Why 2023 will be another great year for electric vehicles

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Despite doom and gloom stories about electric motoring dominating the national press for the first few weeks of the year, it is clear to anyone who looks at the data that 2023 will be a great year for electric vehicles in the UK. For new car buyers, especially company car drivers, going electric is a virtual no brainer.

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Self-Generation Nation – Solar Sales Soar Amid Escalating Energy Costs

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Even prior to the catastrophic impact caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, prices were creeping up and unprecedented demand was beginning to put pressure on available supply. According to Solar Energy UK, more than 3,000 photovoltaic (PV) installations were undertaken every week in July – an increase of almost 200% year-on-year.

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Heat Pumps Go North

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These can be installed, obviously, standalone homes, but also townhomes, apartment buildings, and even high-rises. I know that the outdoor units are frequently installed on roofs and on balconies. Cass: So what kind of energy savings kind of typical homeowner gain from installing a heat pump? There are ways to make it work.

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UK To Add 300,000 New EV Chargers By 2030

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billion to its new Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Strategy to make that happen. To address the issue of non-functioning chargers, the regulations will require a 99% reliability rate for any new chargers installed as part of this new program. By 2030, the UK wants 5 times more EV chargers than the number of petrol pumps it has today.

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Ford, Volkswagen, and GM Explore EV-Powered Houses

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Starting this year, thousands of battery-powered electric drive Volkswagen vehicles capable of both loading and offloading current—bidirectional charging, as industry calls it—have been rolling off production lines in eastern Germany. The ratio of marketing and expectations to intake of real-world information is still steep.

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We Need More Than Just Electric Vehicles

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With all this, consumers and policymakers alike are hopeful that society will soon greatly reduce its carbon emissions by replacing today’s cars with electric vehicles. Indeed, adopting electric vehicles will go a long way in helping to improve environmental outcomes. You also must consider the electricity that charges the vehicle.