Despite cuts to subsidies (some cuts will likely be reversed/changed), BEV powers ahead in the UK:
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Good news for zero emission vehicle uptake, with registrations up nearly fivefold to take record 3.4% market share as hybrids also register growth'
https://www.smmt.co.uk/2019/09/uk-electric-car-registrations-surge-in-august-but-its-a-long-road-to-zero-and-barriers-must-be-addressed/Walking to the tube station yesterday, I counted 7 BEVs (Hampstead, quiet 'village' part of London), and every time I smiled. As VW and GM is going all in on electric (BEV), and a range of models coming out this and next year, it'll be exciting times ahead.
Just read about the new Porsche (BEV), 0-60mph in 2.6s, 280 miles on a charge, 22m 30s for a 80% charge (at fast charging station). Vroom vroom (without the vroom
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https://edition.cnn.com/2019/09/04/cars/porsche-taycan-electric-car/index.html
(20min delay)