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Scots man 'kidnapped' by electric car that 'drove itself' and crashed into police
Electric Vehicles
Brian Morrison was forced to dodge red lights and had to dial 999 from inside his new car after it started "driving itself".
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Employees of North Lanarkshire Council able to obtain electric vehicles through salary sacrifice scheme
Electric Vehicles
The council hopes that by joining the scheme and driving “green” vehicles its staff will contribute to reducing carbon dioxide emissions, while benefiting from new, fully maintained and insured cars at a lower cost than they would find in the retail market.
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We shouldn't punish the poor for the green dream future
Climate change
Record View says as we move more towards electric cars, we’re going to need a tax alternative to fuel duty anyway.
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Charging picture sparks heated electric car debate on social media
Social media
The snap has led to a wider argument on social media over public walkways being used for personal use by people.
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Failure to meet deadline for electric cars may have silver lining for South Ayrshire Council
Electric Vehicles
An official told South Ayrshire councillors that the delay could open new avenues for better alternatives.
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Plans for electric vehicle charging hub next to major Johnstone roundabout put forward
Electric Vehicles
Osprey Charging Network wants to develop a section of field next to Barochan Road – just south of the Deafhillock Roundabout.
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South Ayrshire to miss 2025 deadline for electric vehicles
South Ayrshire Council
Financial pressure, less funding and insufficient technology has been blamed for the delay to the council's plan for ultra low emmission vehicles.
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Renfrewshire drivers to pay for public electric vehicle chargers
Electric Vehicles
The fees agreed were 36p per kilowatt-hour (kWh) for 7kW and 22kW chargers and 50p per kWh for rapid 50kW units.
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Charging your EV during the weekly shop could save drivers £133 per year
Electric Vehicles
If you drive an electric vehicle, it's worth popping to a shop that offers free charging as it can add 34 cost-free miles to an EV’s battery every week.
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Electric car charging costs shared by man who drove Volvo over 350-mile trip
Electric Vehicles
A motorist has tested an electric vehicle in a 350 mile round trip between Cornwall and Bristol.
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Exhibitions to be held laying out plans for battery energy storage unit on Lanarkshire site
Environment
Two public exhibitions have been arranged to outline the electricity proposal for the Monklands location
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Five cost of living trends households predicted to follow this year to help save money
Cost Of Living
More people are expected to start using charity shops and growing their own fruit and vegetables.
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Scots businessman camps in Tesla outside Russian Consulate to protest Ukraine invasion
Ukraine
David Fraser has spent the last week sleeping in his electric vehicle to send a message to the Russian officials based in Edinburgh.
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Delayed Lanarkshire electric vehicle charging station set for switch on by end of year
South Lanarkshire Council
The £160k project hit the buffers after suppliers installed the wrong equipment
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Major change for electric car owners as drivers set to be charged vehicle tax
Electric Vehicles
The AA president has warned the move could reduce the incentive to switch to an electric vehicle.
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Warning issued to electric car owners as 'batteries work slower in cold weather'
Electric Vehicles
Lithium-ion batteries can slow down in colder weather, making them less effective.
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North Lanarkshire introduces fee for electric vehicle charging
North Lanarkshire Council
The electricity bill for supplying the public charging network is forecast to reach £852,000 this year
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Tesco shoppers threaten boycott as supermarket begins charging for car service
Supermarkets
One shopper is headed elsewhere after Tesco rolled out a 'disgusting' fee.
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Ford Fiesta and Focus to be discontinued as drivers switch to bigger cars
Ford
Ford will stop production on the iconic models as early as next year.
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Hamilton native powers his way to top motivational accolade
Electric Vehicles
Neil Davidson has built his career in London and worked on the London 2012 Olympic Games
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Sneaky thief caught on camera targeting plush cars with 'smart key' at Scots hotel
CCTV footage
The incident took place in the early hours of September 22 in the underground carpark at the Edinburgh Sheraton hotel.
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Warning to anyone who owns an electric car as charging costs surge
Electric Vehicles
The RAC have warned that prices have risen by as much as 42 percent since May.
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Drivers of electric cars to be hit by soaring costs after October energy price cap rise
Electric Vehicles
Both home and public charging costs are likely to increase, experts have warned.
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Man fumes as housemate buys electric car but demands 50/50 energy bill split
Fuel bills
Although saving on petrol, the housemate will need to charge the vehicle at home - and is expecting his friend to foot some of the bill.
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