Budget gets mixed response from dealers

The Budget delivered by Chancellor Rachel Reeves (pictured) today received a mixed response from dealers saying it gave limited backing to EVs. Reeves announced that from April 2028, EV drivers will pay a road charge of 3p per mile, while plug-in hybrid drivers will pay 1.5p per mile, with the rates going up each year… Continue reading Budget gets mixed response from dealers

German FAZ: “We only hear rumors from the competition”010287

It’s not a good time for experts and futurists in Formula 1. At the third-to-last race of the season this Saturday (local time, 5 a.m. CET in the F.A.Z. live ticker for Formula 1 and on Sky), Lando Norris will start from pole position; he could be another step closer to the world title. But… Continue reading German FAZ: “We only hear rumors from the competition”010287

Thomas Built Buses launches its first electric Type D school bus

Thomas Built Buses, a division of Daimler Truck Specialty Vehicles, has announced the launch of the Saf-T-Liner eHDX2 Wattson, its first electric Type D, or “transit-style,” school bus. The new model is built on the existing HDX2 platform and is intended for school districts seeking to expand fleet electrification with a familiar, large-capacity vehicle. The… Continue reading Thomas Built Buses launches its first electric Type D school bus