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Quentin Willson @quentinwillson.bsky.social · 09/11/2025

He was a passionate voice for motoring and consumer rights. Quentin dedicated his life to sharing his love for cars and helping people understand them, from classic combustion to modern electric. His kindness, intelligence, wit, and warmth will always be missed. Rest in peace, Q we love you.

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Quentin Willson @quentinwillson.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

@dailytelegraphnews.bsky.social story on electric car fires fails to mention that as a percentage, 242 EV fires out of 1.4 million EVs on U.K roads is 0.016%. Hardly an epidemic…..

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Quentin Willson @quentinwillson.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

Great insights into what went wrong at Tesla from @observeruk.bsky.social podcasts. Engaging reporting from Giles Whittall and contributions from yours truly. podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/c...

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Car crash: Musk and Tesla

Podcast Episode · The Slow Newscast · 20/05/2025 · 30m

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Climate Centre @climatecentreuk.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

The UK is one of the most important markets for EVs, we've now overtaken France and Germany, so we need to push hard and recognise that all that distressed capital from America could come here, @quentinwillson.bsky.social tells Wilfred Frost on @news.sky.com

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Quentin Willson @quentinwillson.bsky.social · 29/03/2025

The UK’s growth of high speed electric car charging super hubs is impressive with size, scale, customer facilities and a hybrid mix of power sources, solar, battery and grid. All built with private capital without government subsidy.

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Quentin Willson @quentinwillson.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

In Europe sales of EVs are up 26.1% since February last year but, critically, sales of petrol and diesel cars have fallen 10% across the bloc in the same period. U.K. Germany and France are now the major EV markets in the region.

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Climate Centre @climatecentreuk.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

🚗🌬️ New data shows combustion engine car sales peaked in 2018. Separate research found the cost of EV batteries have crossed a “tipping point” that makes manufacturing them cheaper than fossil fuel-burning vehicles. www.independent.co.uk/tech/electri...

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Global sales of combustion engine cars have already peaked

Cost of EV batteries have crossed ‘tipping point’ that makes manufacturing them cheaper than fossil fuel-burning vehicles

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Quentin Willson @quentinwillson.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

In the U.K. in February combined new EV and hybrids outsold petrol. Consumer behaviour is beginning to change.

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Quentin Willson @quentinwillson.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

electrek.co/2025/02/24/m... Mercedes is on road testing an EQS prototype with a solid state battery that promises over 600 miles of range. Make it at scale and the range of an EV becomes similar to combustion cars - even diesels.

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Mercedes-Benz tests world's first solid-state battery EV with +621 miles range

The race for the “holy grail” of EV batteries is heating up. Mercedes-Benz is testing the world’s first production EV...

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Quentin Willson @quentinwillson.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

We know, and we have already made them aware. Thanks for reaching out.

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Quentin Willson @quentinwillson.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

New study by Science Direct shows that EV regenerative brakes reduce particulate matter by two thirds compared to ICE braking pollutants and dust from pads and discs.

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Colin Walker @colin-walker.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

This is born out in real-world experiences. As @quentinwillson.bsky.social points out, the brake pads on Teslas will regularly go beyond 100,000miles before they need replacing And there are plenty of stories of the brake pads in EVs rusting, and the pistons seizing, through a lack of use

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Quentin Willson @quentinwillson.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

EV drivers spend extra £85m on VAT when using public chargers. I’ve written to the Treasury to cut the VAT on public chargers (again) for those EV drivers without driveways. The ‘Pavement Tax’ makes no policy sense when the U.K. is electrifying

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Quentin Willson @quentinwillson.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

Used EV sales in U.K. up 57.4% and secondhand battery electric is now one of the fastest selling fuel types. Used EV affordability and choice in United Kingdom has never been better thanks to strong Govt policies.

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Quentin Willson @quentinwillson.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

VW have teased photos of its $20,000 small EV due in Europe in 2027. Get the looks, tech, interface and image right and it could become the China EV challenger that everyone has been waiting for.

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Quentin Willson @quentinwillson.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

In the U.K. January saw record breaking sales of new EVs. In a month when auto sales are usually slow this was the best January ever for battery electric cars.

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Quentin Willson @quentinwillson.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

This really is one report you must read. Toyota’s long-term funding of climate-denying politicians is jaw dropping. Once you read this you’ll understand the reason why the Japanese don’t buy EVs…..

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Colin Walker @colin-walker.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

Great to see @thetimes.com reporting on the fact that credits to hit the ZEV mandate can be earned by selling EVs AND selling large numbers of low CO2 emitting ICE cars Which is why, far from struggling with the mandate in 2024, the car industry as a whole hit its targets

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Quentin Willson @quentinwillson.bsky.social · 09/01/2025

Car giant @stellantis.bsky.social has hit the ZEV mandate for this year selling 39,000 electric cars and vans - up 59% on 2023. They warn that the govt needs to support private buyers and make it easier for them to transition to EVs.

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Quentin Willson @quentinwillson.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

Charge-point surge heralds UK ‘electric car revolution’. I’m quoted in @thetimes.com in piece by @benclatworthy.bsky.social on how DNOs must speed up grid connections or risk slowing down the energy transition. An important issue now. www.thetimes.com/article/fe62...

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Charge-point surge heralds UK ‘electric car revolution’

More than 120 planning applications for plug-in stations for EVs have been approved

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Quentin Willson @quentinwillson.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

We’re now the most successful market for electric vehicles in Europe. Full story here: lnkd.in/ds55yrmf

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Quentin Willson @quentinwillson.bsky.social · 04/01/2025

December’s car sales figures show 31% were EVs - a record where nearly one in three cars bought was electric. But industry claims too many of buyers were fleet or company, yet record PCP, lease, Salary Sacrifice and Motability as fleet when end users are actually private people. This should change.

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Climate Centre @climatecentreuk.bsky.social · 04/01/2025

There were great deals to be had on electric cars in December with sales reaching 31% of all new UK car purchases as manufacturers raced to hit targets for the year Dr Andy Palmer tells Chloe Tilley on TimesRadio breakfast. #ZEV #EVs

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Quentin Willson @quentinwillson.bsky.social · 02/01/2025

@carbonbrief.org latest analysis of the U.K’s electricity grid shows that using cleaner electricity generated in 2024, an EV will now pay back its manufacturing carbon debt in 12,000 miles or 1.6 years - a saving of 70% on an ICE car.

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This link will take you to a page that’s not on LinkedIn

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Tom Riley @tomrileyuk.bsky.social · 23/12/2024

Great point made here about the auto industry. Why do we always skip to no. of vehicles sold versus the actual revenue of car companies for measuring success? glennmercer.substack.com/p/peak-car-r...

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Peak Car Revisited

Metrics matter

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Quentin Willson @quentinwillson.bsky.social · 19/12/2024

NESO reports 67% zero carbon electricity generation - 54% from wind.

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Quentin Willson @quentinwillson.bsky.social · 19/12/2024

Agratas has announced a new battery R&D centre in Oxford to research and improve battery chemistries. This new technology hub will help ‘the U.K’s role in global battery innovation.’

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Colin Walker @colin-walker.bsky.social · 18/12/2024

In reporting on the Nissan-Honda merger this morning, the @bbcworldservice talked of 'falling demand for EVs' This narrative is being repeated everywhere, and is just not backed up by the facts Global EV sales are 25% higher in 2024 than in 2023 rhomotion.com/news/record-...

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Record Number EVs Sold in November

November marked another record-breaking month for EV sales with 1.8 million units sold globally announced EV research-house, Rho Motion, today. November overtook the previous record set in October 202...

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Colin Walker @colin-walker.bsky.social · 15/12/2024

Good editorial in the @guardian on UK’s EV market “Delay should not be seen as a viable option as China deepens its dominance of the EV market, meaning that company balance sheets may need to take a hit to ensure a corporate stake in the future” www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

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The Guardian view on Britain’s spluttering EV market: a recharge is needed | Editorial

Editorial: Ministers should be bold and radical in taking measures to boost demand in a key sector of the green transition

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Quentin Willson @quentinwillson.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

The new Mercedes electric G Wagen. Spot the difference?

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Quentin Willson @quentinwillson.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

Awesome line up of Mercedes through the ages at the UAE 1000 Miglia. And touch wood, they’re all performing perfectly in 30 degrees.

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Quentin Willson @quentinwillson.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

First day of the UAE 1000 Miglia and our trusty 1989 Mercedes 560SL may have sprung a water leak. Only 800 miles to go.😎

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Climate Centre @climatecentreuk.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

Three paragraphs that might have escaped your notice in coverage of the #ZEV mandate last week. From Jim Armitage in @thetimes.com #evs #carindustry

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Quentin Willson @quentinwillson.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

Dusting down a brace of McLarens with a vacuum. What a wonderful dilemma to have.

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Quentin Willson @quentinwillson.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

Glorious Mercedes Gullwing in Dubai at the Millie Miglia. One of five here.

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Quentin Willson @quentinwillson.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

Dubai, a mega city built in 20 years. There’s much the U.K could learn about building infrastructure from the UAE.

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Andy @andyatauto.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

To blame only the U.K. ZEV mandate for Luton Plant closure is disingenuous. I explain to the Telegraph. I enjoyed being called “the eminence grise of the British car industry”

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Quentin Willson @quentinwillson.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

Great to interview Murray Paul, Public Affairs Director for Jaguar Land Rover, at today’s Transport & Energy Forum and hearing that ‘there’s no doubt for the motor industry that EVs are the way forward’.

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