Quentin Willson
@quentinwillson.bsky.social
Car journalist, TV presenter, author, campaigns for better and cleaner transport. Here for some fresh air.
www.quentinwillson.co.uk
www.quentinwillson.co.uk
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.
November 9, 2025 at 10:04 AM
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.
@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…..
May 28, 2025 at 11:59 AM
@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…..
Great insights into what went wrong at Tesla from @observeruk.bsky.social podcasts. Engaging reporting from Giles Whittall and contributions from yours truly.
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Car crash: Musk and Tesla
Podcast Episode · The Slow Newscast · 20/05/2025 · 30m
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May 28, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Great insights into what went wrong at Tesla from @observeruk.bsky.social podcasts. Engaging reporting from Giles Whittall and contributions from yours truly.
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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
April 7, 2025 at 10:03 AM
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
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.
March 29, 2025 at 8:35 PM
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.
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.
March 28, 2025 at 9:22 AM
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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🚗🌬️ 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.
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Separate research found the cost of EV batteries have crossed a “tipping point” that makes manufacturing them cheaper than fossil fuel-burning vehicles.
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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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March 5, 2025 at 11:00 AM
🚗🌬️ 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...
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...
In the U.K. in February combined new EV and hybrids outsold petrol. Consumer behaviour is beginning to change.
March 5, 2025 at 3:16 PM
In the U.K. in February combined new EV and hybrids outsold petrol. Consumer behaviour is beginning to change.
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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.
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.
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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February 25, 2025 at 8:17 AM
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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.
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.
We know, and we have already made them aware. Thanks for reaching out.
Do let the @theguardian.com know as they missed that research from a recent article...
February 17, 2025 at 2:50 PM
We know, and we have already made them aware. Thanks for reaching out.
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.
February 17, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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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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
And there are plenty of stories of the brake pads in EVs rusting, and the pistons seizing, through a lack of use
February 14, 2025 at 3:32 PM
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
And there are plenty of stories of the brake pads in EVs rusting, and the pistons seizing, through a lack of use
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
February 11, 2025 at 9:50 AM
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
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.
February 10, 2025 at 8:20 AM
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.
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.
February 6, 2025 at 11:53 AM
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.
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.
February 5, 2025 at 5:17 AM
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.
A positive look at how markets decide on the pace of energy transition - not Presidents. www.telegraph.co.uk/business/202...
Right-wing wokeism can’t stop green tech winning the global energy war
Trump can slow things down with executive orders – but it is the customer who buys, not the White House
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February 1, 2025 at 7:51 AM
A positive look at how markets decide on the pace of energy transition - not Presidents. www.telegraph.co.uk/business/202...
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…..
Carmaker Toyota, falling behind on the transition to electric cars, has become the industry's top funder of climate-sceptic politicians in the US, a new report from @publiccitizen.bsky.social finds.
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January 20, 2025 at 9:51 PM
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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#potholes - screw that - Roads that Last, please 🙏🏼
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@telegraphnews.bsky.social article here: www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/01...
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Ben Kilbey on LinkedIn: #opinion #potholes
An excellent #opinion piece in The Telegraph by 'Friend of the Trend' and founder of FairCharge, Quentin Willson - looking at the scourge of #potholes and why…
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January 14, 2025 at 5:08 PM
#potholes - screw that - Roads that Last, please 🙏🏼
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@linkedin.com article here from @quentinwillson.bsky.social
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@telegraphnews.bsky.social article here: www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/01...
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@linkedin.com article here from @quentinwillson.bsky.social
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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
Which is why, far from struggling with the mandate in 2024, the car industry as a whole hit its targets
January 10, 2025 at 10:34 AM
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
Which is why, far from struggling with the mandate in 2024, the car industry as a whole hit its targets
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.
January 9, 2025 at 10:24 AM
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.