TOP GEAR, VAT ON SOLAR AND NOISE EMITTING ELECTRIC CARS | FULLY CHARGED

EV Channels Review

This Fully Charged news update features a somewhat ranty recap of recent events, focusing on electric vehicle regulations and renewable energy developments. The host discusses the EU's mandate for EVs to emit warning sounds at low speeds, expressing a preference for such sounds to be implemented for reversing rather than forward motion. A significant portion is dedicated to celebrating the UK's milestone of generating more electricity from renewables than fossil fuels over the past year, contrasting this with a baffling UK government decision to increase VAT on solar panels while keeping it low for coal. The review also touches on the BBC's coverage of EVs, noting a perceived bias against them, exemplified by a Top Gear segment, while acknowledging a positive review of the Tesla Model 3 by Chris Harris. The episode concludes with a brief mention of record-breaking temperatures in France and a reminder of the scientific consensus on climate change, urging a shift in energy and transportation.