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What is one-pedal driving in an EV?

Electric vehicles use regenerative braking to harness kinetic energy and return power to the battery. Most electric vehicles have several levels of regenerative braking from virtually nothing up to what feels like pressing the brake pedal moderately. Some electric vehicles

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How much English language proficiency do you need to be a truck driver in the UK?

It can be challenging for drivers who struggle with their English to understand enough to do their job. In trucking, instructions are primarily given by a dispatcher, as well as written on dockets and dispatch paperwork. Trucking has its own

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Can you tow a trailer or caravan with an electric car (EV)?

Electric vehicles deliver instant torque from their electric motors so should, all things being equal, be very capable of towing. Cars are given a towing capacity for unbraked trailers (i.e. those that have no brakes on the trailer wheels) and

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What would happen if diesel supplies stopped?

Security of energy supplies is critically important for a nation. That’s why countries often have to make difficult political decisions when it comes to not offending the wrong country. We saw this with Russia and gas supplies, with many countries

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What is V2X and how will it benefit you as a driver or fleet operator?

Human error is responsible for not far off 100% of vehicle collisions. It’s only the odd mechanical failure and unexpected natural cause (an animal running out in front of you, for example) that doesn’t fit into the category. Self-driving vehicles

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How does cold weather affect an electric vehicle?

With temperatures plummeting, you might find that your electric vehicle struggles for range. Lithium batteries are negatively affected by cold weather. When the temperature drops below freezing, the vehicle will lose 10-20% of its theoretical range. We say theoretical because

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New car or used car: which should you buy?

A new car is going to cost more, but it might still be a better deal in the long run. Here’s what you need to look out for. Advantages of buying a new car Newer cars tend to have better

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