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UK EV Charging Infrastructure: Myths vs. Reality
“There’s nowhere to charge” is a common cry from the antiEV malcontents and, more sadly, those they seek to subvert. It’s one of the items of FUD on the playbook of misinformation. There’s an excellent article, Mapping, understanding and reducing belief in misinformation about electric vehicles, recently published in the peer reviewed journal Nature Energy…
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📆 Reflecting on Sustainable Ferriby 2025: A community event for change
Yesterday’s Sustainable Ferriby 2025 event lived up to expectations, bringing together local residents, sustainability advocates, and even visitors from as far as Northumberland. The turnout was fantastic, and the discussions were insightful, reinforcing the importance of community-driven sustainability efforts. The core theme of the event was around optimism for sustainability, with celebration of how far…
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Walk, cycle or drive – carbon emission choices
It’s revealing to compare the carbon emissions of EVs, walking, cycling, and horse riding. The results are surprising, except when compared with fossil fuel vehicles.
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Choosing the right tariff
Shifting to sustainable energy solutions like heat pumps, battery storage, and solar panels can significantly reduce household emissions. Choosing the right energy tariff is essential for maximizing savings and sustainability. The article reviews effective tariffs for energy-efficient homes and offers insights on optimizing energy usage to combat climate change effectively. This article helps you make…
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Sustainable Ferriby 2025
SUSTAINABLE FERRIBY 2025 is a community workshop on sustainable homes and how to lower your energy costs and carbon footprint. Presentations, Q&A discussions, and panel sessions on topics such as solar and batteries, electric vehicles, heat pumps, and energy reduction.
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Better and better – Exploring the 2030’s EV
The UK is transitioning to electric vehicles (EVs). By 2030, new internal combustion engine cars will be banned. By then EVs will offer even longer ranges, lower price, and remarkable lifespans. Find out more…
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Off-street EV charging options
Approximately 3.8% of cars in the UK are fully electric and growing, yet barriers like off-street parking availability hinder EV adoption. 35% of households lack off-street parking, mostly in urban areas. Find out about the emerging solutions to the challenges…
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Myth Busting – EV weight
We explored the common misconceptions about electric vehicles (EVs) being heavier and causing more environmental damage than internal combustion engine vehicles (ICEs). Contrary to popular belief, most EVs are not significantly heavier than their ICE counterparts, especially dedicated EVs. Additionally, EVs produce fewer particulate emissions from brakes and have comparable tyre wear to traditional vehicles.
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Myth Busting – EV sales
There are claims that EV sales in the UK are in decline. The data says otherwise. The reasons are more interesting than the mistruths. Graeme Cobb offers an analysis
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