Andrew Jackson

Research Director with over 13 years experience in Automotive, has an opinion on anything 4-wheeled, loves classic cars and Alfa Romeos. All views are his own.

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@thortful @spinky2360 So this is interesting. I too had problems yesterday with the app being down, and I tried repeatedly to send an order. Today, my nephew received 6 identical cards, all of which you charged me for. And you're not picking up the phone... @thortful, how do you plan to sort this out?

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So, on the 27th and 28th of March, I'll be speaking at the following event.

More details in due course!

#savethedate #fleetmanagement #connectedmobility https://t.co/yLta7uGB6i

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Happy New Year to one and all! All the best!

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You might have missed this, but there is provisional legislation tabled in the last few days that will have a big impact on EVs.

In simple terms, the legislation covers ALL types of batteries, even the VTech talking cars... (if you're a parent, you'll kn…https://t.co/zVM5HpPjgm

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What is exactly coming into force on the 30th December in the UK regarding chargepoints? See below 👇

According to the National Grid, renewable energy sources (such as solar) and energy-efficient home appliances have reduced peak demand by 16% between 2…https://t.co/RoUZBOudsF

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BREAKING NEWS: Rivian is pausing it's collaboration with Mercedes-Benz AG.

So this news has been pretty predictable. Looking back to its 3rd-quarter call, Rivian did state that it had enough cash to run its business through 2025, excluding any spending o…https://t.co/48UAgOsk1Z

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Didn't want to publish this yesterday as the Tesla post I wrote I though more timely.

#nio has installed 20 "PSS" (power swap stations) in Germany, where it launched in October. The vehicles themselves (there are 3 models, 2 with 75kWh batteries and one…https://t.co/dzA8pxX2jR

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So over my cornflakes this morning I noticed a blog post trying to breakdown the performance of the Tesla Semi over its recent "fully laden" run, and it got me thinking, we might be able to use a bit of science and maths to estimate some of the unanswered…https://t.co/B5R6NTG7eE

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Here's my thoughts on the basis of the below article I read on Automotive News (about the Inflation Reduction Act, its impact on EV sales, and the US Treasury being lobbied to stretch a definition for a $7,500 tax credit for class…https://t.co/Y5T8x1GH80 https://t.co/TaBJm6KNNo

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So Tesla planning to integrate #radar into its sensor suite and provide redundancy/backup for its camera-based FSD...

Will be good to see how this performs when it is launched (comparative to non-radar-equipped models) and will certainly calm nerves for…https://t.co/Z28X2e4ICn

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Some news from BMW Group and Envision AESC.

Envision AESC is getting in on the act of building a battery factory in the US (along with Samsung LG Chem and SK Innovation) with an $810M investment for the setup of a 300 GWh "gigafactory" in South Carolina.…https://t.co/XhdSb7owuP

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Whilst Tesla is creating quite the social media fanfare, others such as Ford Pro are pushing ahead in the LCV segment.

Ford will provide 2,000 E-Transit's to DHL by the end of 2023 in order to help DHL towards its goal of electrif…https://t.co/g8ymLNSH8W https://t.co/pCF5WXB65g

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Tesla has announced the delivery of the first of their Tesla Semis, and I see quite a few on Linkedin getting VERY excited... However I wouldn't go running to order one just yet. The issue is not the vehicle per se; the range is th…https://t.co/muwbK3t4RO https://t.co/esrxJeV2Uu

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The London EV Show is drawing to a close for the day. Thank you for the opportunity to speak.

I had some great conversations too, with the likes of Drivalia, Schneider Electric and others too!

If you missed me today but would still like to talk, please…https://t.co/YiiP9EFiQW

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Great presentation by João Jesus Caetano at the London EV Show. Very interesting to understand how Portugal has built its EV strategy! https://t.co/7EORVTHiHI

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And we're off!

looking forward to a great panel session in an hour at the London EV Show! https://t.co/uRvH2jxY3Q

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Hugely looking forward to the London EV Show and tomorrow's conversation with the panel on the barriers to EV adoption & implementation.

If you're planning on attending the show, please do come stop by when we're on stage. And if you'd like to speak with…https://t.co/ygPAi09BUM

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Inflation in the European union peaked at 11.5% in October 2022 and can be largely attributed to skyrocketing energy prices. This increase in energy prices is impacting operational costs of all companies, and especially commercial fleets that rely on fuel…https://t.co/Ql504Amr2m

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Looking forward to getting down to the London EV Show and sharing my thoughts with Jess Shanahan and the rest of the panel next week.

I'll also be circulating all day, so if you spot me whilst I'm wandering about, and would like to chat or simply say hel…https://t.co/Jh7nWCqWIM

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In the USA, 2 popular methods of charging prevail: Tesla's totally unofficially named "NACS" (North American Charging Standard) and the Combined Charging System (CCS).

Tesla has finally "opened" its charging network to auto man…https://t.co/tnXAGFoalm https://t.co/Q9gMnyfWVG