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Is this the answer to solving the charging problem. http://www.pocket-lint.com/news/140997-tesla-solar-roof-everything-you-need-to-know With this back up battery perhaps it may work, although I would need a wind turbine feed to cover the non summer months.

In light of previous posts about batteries, their life, and ongoing costs, I thought this article may be of interest. https://electrek.co/2017/06/12/gm-bolt-ev-battery-pack-price-cost/ I still think that battery range and replacement cost is a big query with PHEV (and EV vehicles), as well as...

Newly installed in a car park in Somerton, Somerset, I have seen 2 Electric Car spaces with a simple single outlet between them. No notice or anything, but the it has http://zerocarbonworld.org/ on a label. This is the first time I have heard of them.

This article had some interesting observations on measured battery life, although its about a 3 year old, 70,000 mile, BMW i3. http://www.bmwblog.com/2017/04/24/bmw-i3-long-term-battery-capacity-report-better-expected/

It seems that although Mitsubishi are going to use the Nissan/ Renault EV architecture, the whole group are adapting the Mitsubishi Hybrid system. It may take a few years but this can only be good for the development of the PHEV and further models...

You won't learn much about the latest PHEV from this new advert except he presses the EV button about 2/3rds of the way through the video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bL7jEJvJDKU

This could be a game changer if it includes PHEVs. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-37654584

I haven't fully read this yet, but it has enlightened me on a few EV car issues / answers. https://issuu.com/brycheinsltd/docs/evs_and_i3

I have looked through the printed Government Autumn Statement and I can find no mention of the promised clarification of the August announcement (see plug in car grant below) So I take it we will have to wait to see what the next rules will be post Feb 2016. This is all I can see under...

It seems that BMW are forward planning by setting a common battery cell size. This sort of rationalization / standardization is needed along with standardized interfaces for connections if EV/PHEV cars are to have a an economical long life. Also it will allow retrofitting of more modern higher...

The driving range of the new Outlander PHEV, and the all-new model to sit between it and the ASX, will have an extended electric driving range, Mitsubishi President Mr Tetsuro Aikawa said today. He would not be drawn on what the new range will be, but said that improvements in battery...

http://www.mitsubishi-matters.co.uk/2015/09/28/outlander-phev-qualifies-new-interest-free-loans-transport-scotland/ If this is true it seems that EV/PHEV drivers in Scotland get quite a lot of help. I can't find the official announcement, but I take it I can't pop back across the border.

The 2016 PHEV Outlander is making its European Debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show on Sept 15 http://www.autoblog.com/2015/09/01/mitsubishi-outlander-phev-frankfurt/

It has been announced that the present £5000 grant has been extended until the end of Feb 2016. It seems that you have 9 months after that date to get your car delivered. The new arrangements will be announced in the Gov Autumn Review in November...

Now look what you have done! Note below was copied from the BBC news blog site. 09:46: BLACKOUT? Keith emails the Live page: "Can someone please answer why it is that we are being encouraged to buy and use electric powered cars, whilst at the same time being told that we are vulnerable to...

You can always send links to Mitsubishi pointing out your common problems and suggestions at this site (link below) http://www.mitsubishi-cars.co.uk/enquiries/customer-service.aspx Then you can let the forum know what reply you get. Unless Mitsubishi are informed they have no chance providing...

Up to £4000 discount plus £5000 grant seems to be available. http://www.autoebid.com/buy-new-cars/MITSUBISHI/OUTLANDER/2.0-PHEV-GX4h-5d-Auto/59072.asp http://www.new-car-discount.com/car/mitsubishi/outlander-estate/4x4/petrol-plugin-elec-hybrid/automatic/2.0-phev-gx4h-5dr-auto/14/