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Quentin Willson

@quentinwillson

Car journalist, TV presenter, author, campaigns for cleaner transport. One of first press to drive GM’s EV1. Helped save £100b fuel tax. EV driver for 10 years

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Episode 2, Season 2 is out! I chatted with ex-Top Gear presenter Quentin Willson about all things cars. Quentin debunks the myths surrounding EVs, explains his move from petrolhead to EV advocate, chats battery technology, charging challenges, and more ⬇️fmrkts.com/41ZMpxQ

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On today's and yesterday's BBC Radio 4 Today programme, it was erroneously suggested that car companies, like Tesla, receive Government subsidies via the ZEV Mandate This is completely false Not a penny of taxpayer money is given to car manufacturers via the Mandate A short thread

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Maybe there is intelligent life in Washington. The 25% auto tariff that looked like it would include classic cars was hastily modified last night to exempt all cars over 25 years old ‘regardless of origin, make or model’. So anything before 2000 is clear. They clearly make this

Maybe there is intelligent life in Washington. The 25% auto tariff that looked like it would include classic cars was hastily modified last night to exempt all cars over 25 years old ‘regardless of origin, make or model’. So anything before 2000 is clear. They clearly make this
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All auto parts not made in the USA, irrespective of the age of model for which they’re intended, will currently be subject to a 25% tariff. This may change as the industry warns the White House how expensive parts for European and Japanese Classic will become for American owners.

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So, the Government made some announcements today about the ZEV Mandate (EV sales targets that manufacturers have to hit) In other words, they're weakening it - and the changes aren't necessarily that great for industry, economic growth, or drivers A 🧵 bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

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Actually, under zonal pricing the whole country should see lower bills. The major saving is in the “back end” of electricity - the many billions we pay to balance the system. These benefits swamp the regional variations in wholesale,

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I’m at @Everth1ngElec show at ExCel in London join us tomorrow and Friday to hear from some of the world’s foremost EV and electric experts. #EV #electriccars #UK

I’m at @Everth1ngElec show at ExCel in London join us tomorrow and Friday to hear from some of the world’s foremost EV and electric experts. 

#EV #electriccars #UK
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Great insights into what went wrong at Tesla from The Observer podcasts. Engaging reporting from Giles Whittell and contributions from yours truly. podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/car…

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Hello Damon Hill (Damon Hill) and Quentin Willson on stage with Greg Jackson presenting the .... you got it #BYD Dolphin V2G capable before the Europeans... ..£299/month.. ⚡️ #alwaysbecharging this does not surprise Taylor Ogan and tphuang and Glenn

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Service station operators do need to raise their game. They have a captive audience mentality and have long ago fallen behind acceptable retail hospitality standards. They need to put the consumer first.

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We need to find the low life that stole this beautiful 1920 Rolls-Royce. This is rare, irreplaceable and very hard to hide. Please share and RT!